Thoughts on this name?

Mamaengen · September 2013

So my husband is really pushing for Theodore as the baby's name if it's a boy, but I just don't like it. It's his grandpa's name, and I was very close to my grandpa, so I get that, but I just do not like that name--not any of it's nicknames--at all. And he wants it to be the first name and he wants us to call the baby that.

Also, my daughter has names from both of my grandmas, but in all honesty, she wasn't named after her. It just happened to be my favorite name.

Thoughts?

Rumparoo · September 2013

try to name the baby rachel. it is strong name.

thomas930 · September 2013

Hmm, I guess it a good thing we've got 7 more months to think about these things, names are tough!

I have to say, while I wouldn't use it myself, I do really like the name and like the NN Theo. I wasn't too keen on the name that my husband wanted for our son, but over time it grew on me and we ended up using it...it was really important to him. Now I couldn't imagine our son named anything else.

AcaAwkward · September 2013

FWIW, I personally like the name fine and really like the NN Theo. but if you really dislike it, you shouldn't use it as a first name. Both parents should have veto power for names they truly do not care for. If it's really important to him, consider it for a middle name.

edoliesmom · September 2013

I personally think it's precious! It reminded me of Theodore the chipmunk, and he was my favorite. So cute. But if you don't like it, you don't like it. Maybe y'all should keep searching until you can find a name that you can agree on, or compromise somehow and use part of his grandpa's name (middle name maybe if you like it better?) as your son's middle name. But you could have a girl, so you might not have anything to worry about at all!

Linnea503 · September 2013

I love the name Theodore. I do think you should have veto power if you don't love the name. Good luck!

ButtonGirl82 · September 2013

My DH would love to name a son after his grandfather also : Donald. I hate it so no way its happening.

beautifulstr13 · September 2013

I personally think the NN Theo is adorable. My DH vetoed it immediately. Maybe y'all can settle on it being a middle name.

CalinAZ · September 2013

I think Theo or Teddy is so cute. Though maybe because of Little Women

. Gotta love Christian Bale!

SarahSunshine12 · September 2013

I agree with everyone else- love the nn Theo but if you don't then you should have veto power. My husband wants to name, if a boy, after his grandfather- Chester. I'm not the only one who always thinks of Chester the molester, am I?? Definitely a no go for me.

bingbongsmama · September 2013

I love it. Theo for short

JessSSutton · September 2013

I feel like you should most def have veto power! I actually don't mind the name but you're mommy and you should love the name you're going to be calling to dinner, writing on little hats and coats and book bags... So exciting! Pick a name you both love! Honor grandpa by making sure the little one gets to know who he was and knows where he came from on both sides!

homediva · September 2013

I actually love it but if you don't then you shouldn't use it! It might grow on you! Can you use it as a middle name? Tell DH you want all your kids to have their very own first names but are happy to honor family in the middle name spot!

SpringBaby2014 · September 2013

I love it. Would like to use it but I know and dislike a theo irl.

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