I wish I hadn't told anyone our names

ChristineRich06 · October 2010

I never expected my "friends" to be so pushy when it came to baby names. DH and I have liked Myla Grace (like Lyla only with an M) all along. We've also toyed with Savannah & Lilly or Lillian.

Everyone outside of our household has said they either like Savannah or Lilly, which is fine but I keep going back to Myla. "it sounds like a mylar balloon" "it sounds like a dog name" "it sounds made up" My only issue with it is that I will never be able to find anything with her name printed on it. I'm not sure that's enough to keep me from using a name I like.

My "BFF" who said it sounds like a dog name, named her daughter Taylor Blaze. I thought it sounded like a stripper name but I kept my mouth shut.

WWYD? Do you think I will forever be defending her name or do you think once she's here people will just deal with it?

amjra · October 2010

OMG Taylor Blaze, I think calling it a stripper name is kind... sounds more like someone who made the move to films. What does Chris Rock say? The job of a parent is to keep a girl off the pole.

Yes, don't tell anyone your names. But now that you have, just ignore them, or make up new ones for fun!!! Craaaaazy ones.

Pomegranate Paloma?

Sulla Sadie?

lulu3061 · October 2010

It's your kid...you get to pick the name. No one would have said anything about it had you waited to tell them until after she was born so I'd say name her what you want and it'll grow on them.

lilmgirl · October 2010

I personally like Lilly and Savannah over Myla. Mainly that's because I'm not a fan of made-up sounding names (and yes, it does remind me of mylar balloon). If you like it, then go for it. I think most people won't say anything once she's here; it's different when they think you still have time to change it.

Chick7806 · October 2010

I think it's a pretty name. My only bone with it is that it reminds me of Miley and I'm NOT a fan of that name.

But if you really like it, go with it! Your kid- not theirs!!! : ) GL deciding and sorry people are giving you a rough time.

amjra · October 2010

By the way, I DO like the name Myla. I think Lilly is overplayed.

lilmgirl · October 2010

jmm881:
I like Myla. Personally, around here, there are lots of Savannah's, Lillian's, or even Lilly's. Myla is different.

I for one grew up having a name that I could never find anything pre-printed on. But it never stopped me from looking. And now as an adult, I really appreciate having a different name - there are no others in my office (or when I was younger, school).

I like different names but not 'odd' names.

Actually, the more I think about this, with the internet and sites like Etsy, you can easily customize gifts. You just won't be able to find that Hard Rock Cafe shot glass with her name on it.

JulietL129 · October 2010

Growing up- I never had anything with my name printed on it (like from the beach and stuff) and I never really cared.

I thought it was cooler that when I was in school I was just "Juliet", not "Ashley H or Sarah M or Mary L". My husband hates how common his name is and says how annoying it is that even as an adult, at work he's Dave L because there's 5 other Dave's in his department!

And Taylor Blaze does sound like a stripper, haha.

When we told my Mom our little boy's name she wrinkled her nose and said "It sounds like you're just pronouncing Larson wrong..." I said, "Excellent, well that's his name so you should probably get over that..." :-P

lulu8109 · October 2010

Schick'sChick:

I think it's a pretty name. My only bone with it is that it reminds me of Miley and I'm NOT a fan of that name.

But if you really like it, go with it! Your kid- not theirs!!! : ) GL deciding and sorry people are giving you a rough time.

It reminds me of Miley too! But really, name your kid what you want. Once the baby is here and officially named Myla, it'll grow on your friends. I think right now they think they can influence you to change it, so they're giving you feedback. If you had waited until she was born to reveal the name, your friends probably wouldn't have said anything about the name. Just ignore them.

OhSewCrafty · October 2010

JulietL129:
Growing up- I never had anything with my name printed on it (like from the beach and stuff) and I never really cared.
I thought it was cooler that when I was in school I was just "Juliet", not "Ashley H or Sarah M or Mary L". My husband hates how common his name is and says how annoying it is that even as an adult, at work he's Dave L because there's 5 other Dave's in his department!
And Taylor Blaze does sound like a stripper, haha.
When we told my Mom our little boy's name she wrinkled her nose and said "It sounds like you're just pronouncing Larson wrong..." I said, "Excellent, well that's his name so you should probably get over that..." :-P

What? That makes no sense! Lawson is a name I've actually heard of, but I've never heard of someone named Larson. lol

And I totally agree with the importance of a unique/less popular name. I'm a Jennifer born in the mid 80's....one of MANY.

Tamzin418 · October 2010

I like Myla. It's really cute and different enough to be unique without being strange. People will come around when they see your beautiful girl and in no time it'll seem like the only name in the world for her.

Our name story is that my sister told my dad we were naming the baby Veronica (after I specifically told her not to tell anyone). Well, he misheard or wasn't listening and thinks we're naming her Victoria. I corrected him, but I'm pretty sure he'll keep getting it wrong. My only hope is that he comes up with a cute nickname for her right away the way did when I was born.

Karenmyrrh · October 2010

lulu8109:
Schick'sChick:

I think it's a pretty name. My only bone with it is that it reminds me of Miley and I'm NOT a fan of that name.

But if you really like it, go with it! Your kid- not theirs!!! : ) GL deciding and sorry people are giving you a rough time.

It reminds me of Miley too! But really, name your kid what you want. Once the baby is here and officially named Myla, it'll grow on your friends. I think right now they think they can influence you to change it, so they're giving you feedback. If you had waited until she was born to reveal the name, your friends probably wouldn't have said anything about the name. Just ignore them.

Wouldn't have said anything to your face that is. We as women still tend to judge.... right?!? At least though you wouldn't have heard anything to your face. They will settle down once she's here and my guess would be that you'll still probably hear some" Oh but she looks like a lillian." Oh well. Your baby. They'll deal.

dec05bride2be · October 2010

Yah that is why we are not telling anyone our names this time around!!! But I love the name Myla Grace, Lyla & Lilly are also very pretty....

latifahjones601 · October 2010

Hun i was dealing with the same thing with my friends and family about the names i was thinking about so me and my hubby decided we picked a name we liked and we are not telling anyone until the baby is born that way it will already be done and on the birth certificate and people can just talk all they want because when it comes down to it, its your baby and you choose what the baby will be named. I just say let them deal with it. If they dont like it oh well

deziyou · October 2010

I think Myla is really cute. I'm not a fan of common names. My name is Desirae...so on the extremely rare occasion that it was on anything, it was never spelled the way my name is. Neither of my kids have common names that will be found on the little license plates in gift shops, but I like it that way. It seems to cause less confusion in life!

starb4long · October 2010

I say go with Myla. I think it's really cute, it doesn't sound freaky made up [Nevaeh]. I like it better than your other options and people will not have nearly the balls to tell you they don't like the name when you are talking about your new baby. Then they'll decide they like it. People are silly.

ChristineRich06 · October 2010

Thank you all : ) I'm still not 100% on any name but Myla is my #1. I never thought I would be one of those people that has to wait to see the baby first, but that's how I'm feeling now. DH doesn't understand why we wouldn't tell people. I don't need the added stress though. I think I'll tell my parents and step-daughter if we do make a decision. That will be it until we are holding our baby in the hospital.

xxbabycakesxx · October 2010

this is the exact reason why we're not telling anyone our lo's name yet. i think ppl are less likely to to say negative things about our babys name if hes already born and its on the birth certificate...because it cant be changed. i think ppl are more likely to pretend they like the name even if they hate it. i know other ppls comments shouldnt matter but c'mon...it is annoying as hell!

btw, myla grace is a beautiful name!

KJKNAJ · October 2010

Trust me, I can't wait to see reactions when we announce that DD#2 is Briony. Especially because DD#1 is an Abigail so everyone is probably expecting us to do the common classic I'm sure.

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