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changing baby's name
well, nobody seems to like the name we chose for our little boy (emmett), and as much as i'd like to say that it doesn't bother me, it really does. We're thinking about changing it - what does everybody think about Charles/Charlie? It was my grandpa's name, so that might go over better with the family at least...
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Re: changing baby's name
Levi 4.21.10
This!!
People will get used to the name and end up loving it!! They will look back and wonder why they ever thought your little boy could be anyone other than an Emmett
I like Charlie, but I think Emmett is really cute- stick with it!
ETA: WAIT A SEC- he's already here?!?! I can't believe your family is still pushing for a change, that's really awful of your family, actually, to make you feel like that AFTER the baby has already been born and named. Don't change it!!!
Woah he's here?? Do not change it. That is cruel that your parents would make a comment like that!! You are not overreacting!!
ITA. don't change it! emmett is an adorable name, anyway.
Do you like the name Emmett? Do you feel it fits him? That is all that matters. Your family is rude and inconsiderate if they are pushing you to change his name. I think this is the wrong time to make this decision considering your hormones are shifting and it is life changing to have a child. Wait awhile and see how things go, but don't cave in because your family, do want you & Dh want, its your child.
Heather
He's 2 weeks old!!?? don't change the name!! That's ridiculous. Your parents need to learn they can't control you, and you need to be firm and stand up for what you already named your little boy.
Levi 4.21.10
While I am very biased toward the name Charles/Charlie, DO NOT cave to this ridiculous pressure. It's NOT THEIR DECISION as to what you name YOUR child. If they don't like it, they can stuff it.
Plus, have you even researched what it takes to legally change a name? You practically need an Act of Congress. I'm sure it's even harder when it's a minor who cannot speak for himself.
If you cave to this, just think of what other control they'll try to take over YOUR child.
Much better than emmett
Don't change it! It's TERRIBLE that your family is making those comments and he's already born.
The next time it happens I would seriously go off on them. They need to learn to STFU. I can't believe they would voice those opinions about a 2 week olds name.
Emmett is a fine name. And it's YOUR child, and you and your DH loved that name and decided to name your little guy Emmett. Your son is already born and named -- why on earth do your parents think they have a right to demand you change your 2-week-old son's name? Your parents need to learn to STFU.
Don't let your pushy family ruin the name for you. Emmett is a great name, and if you and DH love it, that should be the end of that!
Instead of associating the name with THEIR dislike of it, try to remember WHY you named him Emmett in the first place. What did you like about the name?
Good luck! If they don't get with the program, a smack upside the head wouldn't be amiss...
same here! if you really like the name use it!
Do NOT change his name. Your parents need to go over this. It's your child and your choice what to name him. At this point, they should just love their grandchild regardless of what his name is. You need to stand up to them because if you give in to this, you will set a precedent for the future and it's not their decision how to raise your child.
Also, Emmett is a nice name (I prefer it to Charles) so it's not like you named him some off-the-wall name that will cause him problems in his life.
Both our families didn't like our choice at first. But when they realized that was his name they came around. They will love him no matter what you name him.
P.s. I think Emmett is cute.
I like Emmett, and I think it's a nice choice.
Especially if the kid is already born, I would say don't change it on account of everybody else. Even if he's not, though, I would say stand your ground. I would also caution you to watch out for future challenges to your authority as a parent. People who voice really strong opinions on what you personally should and shouldn't name your kid often have the tendency to be vocal about other things too.
This isn't to say that all names are created equally, or that it's wrong to have an opinion. I see dozens of names on this board that I really don't care for, and if people are openly asking for people's thoughts, I don't feel bad saying, "I think ____ is too _____," "______ ______ doesn't flow well together," etc. But I wouldn't intentionally make someone feel bad about a name they've picked out.
Did you post a few weeks ago about feeling like the name didn't really "fit" him? If this is the case and YOU don't feel like it's right for your DS, I would change it or call him by his middle name.
If it's just because of your family then I most definitely would not change it. I would tell them that it's hurtful when they say that, Emmett is his name, and you don't want to hear another word about it.
I think it's cute!
I love the name Emmett! Love it! Your parents, and DH's parents had a chance to pick out names when they named you and him. If they want to pick out more names, then they can have more kids of their own.
My parents and in-laws had trouble pronouncing my DD's name when she was born. Then all their friends told them how much they loved the name, and lo and behold they started pronouncing it just fine.
Emmett is our front runner right now - it's a great name. We haven't told people yet but I COULD CARE LESS if anyone doesn't like. My brother's name is Charles and I hate it. And he hates Charlie so goes by Chuck to his friends. Barf.