I think it's beautiful. I also think that your MIL calling it an old lady name is actually generational. The "new" popular names are actually the older classic names. I think that from our mother's generation they were looking for things that were modern, ie Jennifer, Melissa, Heather.
Reason #1 NOT to discuss baby names with your mother-in-law! :P It's a lovely name. Go with your instincts or you'll hate yourself later! It's not like you are thinking of naming her Opal?! I know a Colette. She is young, vivacious and anything but outdated.
Re: Down to the wire and unsure of baby name! Please be honest
I think it's pretty! I don't think it's an old lady name, either. French sounding? Maybe
Most important thing - do you and your husband love it?
I LOVE it!
This is the reason that we didn't share the name until it was down on the birth certificate!
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