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Give me a good response to people

BugLuvBugLuv
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When they tell me they don't like my DS's name.  It's Kellan -  It was my DH's pick, and we love it.  Seriously why should I care if you don't like it?  I usually say it is a family name, which its not, but its a polite way of getting people to be quiet!

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Re: Give me a good response to people

  • krissyh21krissyh21 member

    I would skip polite and tell them to shove it up there a$$.

     

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  • mybobblemybobble

    People can be so rude! This is one of the reasons we are not going to tell anyone ds name until he's born.

    The next time someone says something to you say "well it's a name that dh and I both really like and we don't care if you like it or not we do and that's all that matters". Or something to that effect!

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  • tnpjuly04tnpjuly04 member
    They say that now?  After he's born?  That's rude and totally tacky.  If they say that again, I would say "well, I don't like your face!"  Stick out tongue
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  • mrsbird1129mrsbird1129 member

    I really can't believe someone would say that, especially after he's here!  It's not like you're going to (or would have anyway) change his name now.  If you really want to be nice about it, I think the family name thing is the way to go.  Personally, I'd give them the blankest look or a huge - you're a moron look and walk away.  Idiots.

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  • ubermooseubermoose
    Especially if the kiddo is already out... commenting on the name is tacky. Technically, it is a family name now---it's your son's name!
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  • mlf625mlf625
    Weird, I don't even think that name is out there- there are about 10 Kellans on the boards that I've seen. ?I think it's a nice name and I'm surprised people comment to your face. ?I'd probably say "well, that's awfully rude of you to say". ?It's one thing to comment on a name BEFORE it belongs to a person...but now that he's here, I'd think it's off limits for discussion.
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  • carrotcake06carrotcake06 member

    If they feel that they have the right to tell you that they don't like his name, then I think you have every right to tell them to go shove it.

    Or, you could just say "Well it's a good thing you didn't name your kid that, now isn't it!"  With a gigantic smile on your face, of course.

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  • pandagirl15pandagirl15
    imagecarrotcake06:

    If they feel that they have the right to tell you that they don't like his name, then I think you have every right to tell them to go shove it.

    Or, you could just say "Well it's a good thing you didn't name your kid that, now isn't it!"  With a gigantic smile on your face, of course.

    I like the 2nd suggestion here!  It's something I would definitely do!

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  • turkishdelightturkishdelight

    Honestly I think if people are commenting that they don't like your son's name (ESPECIALLY after he's already here) you have every right to look at them and say something along the lines of:

    "I'm sorry.  Do you not realize how incredibly rude you're being right now?"

    "I don't remember asking your opinion." 

    Personally I would go with "You're just suppose to talk about it behind my back.  Saying things like that to my face is rude." with a smile of course!

    People will get the message. 

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  • Art TeacherArt Teacher

    I think I would just say, "Well, that was rude."  And then just look at them and see if they apologize. 

    You don't have to defend the name you chose - you and your husband love it.  End of story.

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  • BugLuvBugLuv
    Thanks ladies... I will definetly be trying some of your remarks, I suppose it will depend on how the day is going!  :)
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  • babyxmasbabyxmas member

    I would say:

    "Well, thank god he is not your son"

    or

    "Shhh, you better not let Kellan hear you say that. He may not like you"

    BTW, in my experience with people not liking names....it's a short term reaction. Once they get to know the child and are use to calling them by their name...the attitude changes and most of the time they begin to love the name.


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  • PunkyBoosterPunkyBooster member
    Wait, he's been born and people say negative things about his name? That is way rude.
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  • EmmieBEmmieB member
    imagepandagirl15:
    imagecarrotcake06:

    If they feel that they have the right to tell you that they don't like his name, then I think you have every right to tell them to go shove it.

    Or, you could just say "Well it's a good thing you didn't name your kid that, now isn't it!"  With a gigantic smile on your face, of course.

    I like the 2nd suggestion here!  It's something I would definitely do!

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  • NannaNanna member
    I think it is HORRIBLE people are saying that to you considering he is already here and named. ?I think a very firm "What a really rude thing to say" in response is COMPLETELY appropriate.
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  • BrideBuddiesBrideBuddies member

    "Well, I'm glad we didn't consult you on this."

     

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  • Ashleigh2442Ashleigh2442

    I love that name!  Big Smile

     I can't believe some people are SO rude.

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  • OctoberCAPAOctoberCAPA member
    That's a nice name!  And even if I met someone who had just named their child Skot or Nevaeh, I would never tell them how ridiculous and awful I thought the name was to their face.  Nothing can be gained from that except making someone feel bad, which is just horrible.  I would definitely talk about it on the way home/with DH/with friends, but to someone's face?  Rude.
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  • LMS05LMS05 member
    People are saying rude things about Kellan? Really?! It's not a strange name at all! My cousin is named Kellen and I've always liked his name. Just ignore their comments and walk away.
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  • Harms80Harms80 member

    1.  Kellan is a fantastic name. 

    2.  Who in their right mind would tell you that they don't like it?  That's just rude- you are beyond asking for name opinions, clearly you already chose it cause the baby is here. 

    3.  A throat punch might be called for.

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  • RahknightRahknight
    I'm with the first PP re: telling them to shove it :)
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  • bim38106bim38106 member

    imageNanna:
    I think it is HORRIBLE people are saying that to you considering he is already here and named.  I think a very firm "What a really rude thing to say" in response is COMPLETELY appropriate.

    totally agree. Polite way to let them know they're being a completely inappropriate a$$!

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  • spiffyspiffy
    An insincere smile, "that's nice" and then ignoring anything they say subsequent.
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