We didn't tell anyone our name before our son was born. So when our child was born and we named him Ezra James, almost every member of my family made it well known that they really dislike the name. Ezra is hebrew and means helper and has a lot of strong meaning for my husband and I. But is it really that bad? Hope I didn't ruin my child's life!
Re: Is our Baby Name really that bad?
I love the name. Different, easy to spell, can't really be shortened into something else and I can't think of any rhyming taunts that children might use.
I'm a teacher, it is really difficult to find a name that I like.
It's pretty crappy that your family is being so vocal about their dislike. As family, I'd hope they would just be supportive. After all, you're the parents, it's your decision. You know how the saying goes: "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all".
I love the name! I tried to convince DH to name our son Ezra, but we ended up agreeing on Judah. Maybe next time.
PS so many people made comments about DS's name, too. Oh well.
I actually really like it.
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I truly love your name choice. Ezra is short, sweet, classic, Biblical and underused. James is a true classic.
They're crazy and they'll get over it.
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This captured exactly how I feel too! I was hesitant to tell people our name before DS was born, because when it's a potential name, people feel like they have the right to throw in their 2 cents. It's utterly BALLSY to express their dislike once the name is on the birth certificate and is connected to an actual, lovable baby!! Two thumbs down to them. Your baby's name rules.
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My thoughts exactly! It's a great name.
Ezra is a beautiful name and the best part, it's YOUR baby's name. no matter what your family says, you're the one who carried your son for nine months and you and your husband are the ones who will be raising him until he's an adult. the name has great meaning for you and your husband and your family should respect that.
Congratulations on your son Ezra.
I like that full name very much actually!
We also went with a very Hebrew / Jewish name - Elias Matisyahu. We call him Matti for now...
We got a lot of flak for it, but I love it!
I love this name!! DH wouldn't go for Oliver, but it is one of my favourites!