Luella?

dakota01 · March 2011

So dh proposed this name the other night, named after his grandpas sister. Not sure how I feel. My mother HATES our names and sends me name ideas daily. So far on our list is Violet Elise, Nyla Grace, I would like more but dh vetos mist of them and for boys were at a loss. Oh mom's suggestions are: Hollis, Griffin, Rayna, Cora, & Lucy. So would you add Luella to the list or keep hunting? I'm just not feeling any name girl or boy yet...

alliejo725 · March 2011

1. Rule out your mom's opinion. I assume she wasn't a part of the baby's conception; she doesn't get to be a part of choosing the baby's name.

2. Do you like Luella? If so, add it to your list. If not, veto it. It's just as much your child as it is your husband's.

Seriously, girl, grow a spine. This child is yours and your husband's! Work on compromising with him for a name you both like.

inque223 · March 2011

Not a fan of Luella. Nor am I a fan of any of your other names. Did your mom suggest Griffin for a girl...it's kinda lumped in there with girl names?

Keep looking...it'll come to you.

edit: and I agree...why does your Mom have a say? It should be a decision that you and DH make together. Tell her to back off if it bothers you. Put your big girl panties on.

dakota01 · March 2011

Oh we will compromise lol. I am as equal to veto his as well. We both have different ideas of names...eventually we'll get there. I just telly mom she can keep trying but we will choose a name we like, she's just a B about it. Everyone has an opinion including mothers I am finding out.

iLikeSloths · March 2011

I'm not a fan. Violet is NMS, but it's a nice name and my favorite from your list. I also love the mn Elise.

I agree with the PP...this is your decision and your H's...your mother doesn't have a say.

sarahbeth27 · March 2011

I don't like Luella.

Sunshine is mine · March 2011

gross..

forensicmama · March 2011

Luella is my grandmother's name... I have always hated her name. BTW, it rhymes with Cruella. As for the names mentioned, I love Violet Elise! Nyla Grace is pretty. From your mom's list, the only one's I like (which I actually love) are Cora and Lucy. Maybe Ella could be used to honor your DH's grandpa's sister instead?

12bailey18 · March 2011

Don't worry about your mom's advice or suggestions. This is up to you and DH, no one else! If you like Luella, keep it on the list! I personally, don't care for it. Sounds like you're not sold on it but no reason to take it off just yet. Keep looking around and talking to DH, you will find THE name you both can agree on! Good luck!

erinms · March 2011

I love Luella, Violet and Lucy. Cora is sweet, but I don't love it.

braveangel2 · March 2011

Is that how the great aunt's name was spelled? I actually suggested Louella to another poster, and I like it when I say it aloud, but it's not really about what I like is it?

And I'd be careful about how much say anyone else besides you and your guy get. Remember...your parents are from a different naming generation. This article might hlep if want to read more about the whys of the dislike.

https://www.babynamewizard.com/node/32989

Here's sort of a reverse of that article, but still a pretty good read...

https://www.grandparents.com/gp/content/expert-advice/family-matters/article/grandchildren-with-unusual-names.html

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kbratton2king · March 2011

Luella makes me think of Cruella DeVille.

Violet is so overused but I think Violet Elise sounds pretty. I am on the fence with Nyla; too close to nylon. I like Nya however.

I don't like any of your mom's suggestions although I do know a woman named Griffin and it totally fits her.

TheBatPrincess · March 2011

I would go with "Ella" in lieu of Luella, I'm not a fan. I also would let your mom send over as many names as she likes, but not even consider them (but dont tell her that!!), that way you dont have to deal with her bugging you about it. lol. I also like Violet Elise, have you considered Violet Anneliese??

momtogavin · March 2011

Louella was my grandmother's name and we wanted to honor what an amazing woman she was, but didn't love the "Lou" part of the name. We named our daughter Ella, which has enormous meaning for us. However, we didn't realize what a popular name it had become until we had been calling her by name for several months. It hasn't ruined it for us, but it's definitely something to keep in mind if you're someone who doesn't want a more popular name. That said, I work with kids for a living and have only actually met two other Ellas in 5 years.

We're considering Adele, Cora or Clara for the new baby and would love to consider Violet if it had two syllables (all of our other kids have 2-syllable first names). Best of luck. Seems like you have great taste in names!

dakota01 · March 2011

Thanks ladies for the input. I think we'll keep it on our list for now it really grows on ya after awhile. The articles were spot on and I forwarded them to my mother, maybe she'll get the hint. I think we will also keep our names to ourselves till due date. Then they have no choice but to suck it up and deal...isn't their child!

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