Not getting good reactions to names picked.

StarryEyed06 · February 2014

I know that the answer to this to to not tell people. But it's my dad and brother.
"Can't you pick real names?" Followed by laughter.
I'm trying not to let it bother me, but being 21 weeks pregnant with twins makes it hard to not be a little hurt.
I don't think the names will get that good of responses here either though lol

Weston Alexander
Sawyer Anthony

Big brother is Jackson

evaazalea · February 2014

Both names are fine, I was expecting something really out there! What century does your family live in that these are crazy??

SidraJedi · February 2014

Eh. Those names are okay. Tell your family and friends to name their own babies.

StarryEyed06 · February 2014

bromios said:

I personally hate Weston, but the rest are fine. My favorite combo would be Alexander Sawyer, but there's nothing wrong with Sawyer Anthony.

I figured the Sawyer Alexander would have too much -er endings.. That's why I did it the other way. My husband loves Wes and I don't like Wesley so Weston was picked.

nittanyllama · February 2014

They are fine enough

I'm not a big fan of Weston, but I don't think it's awful. I love Wesley actually... would you consider Wyatt? Sawyer is nice.

I think all of the names including big brother go together well. It's a sibset on the trendy side, but they are real names and the style is consistent.

FWIW I agree about not putting Sawyer and Alexander together with the double -er.

Jenni0621 · February 2014

I love both the names!

4BoysAndABaby · February 2014

I prefer Wesley (my DS's name!), however I like Weston just fine. I actually like both names, first and middle. I would tell my family to keep their opinions to themselves.

(hugs) I totally know where you are coming from!!

Helenahhandbasket · February 2014

I think both names are fine and they pair well with Jackson.

Pick what you like, and your family memebers will come around once your LO is here.

Skeemer · February 2014

They aren't my personal style but they are good names. I was really expecting some crazyness in this thread. Lol.

saham07 · February 2014

Sawyer is often used for girls now, in fact, I don't know any boys with Sawyer anymore. Weston is fine, but I like Wesley much better. I would use Wesley Sawyer and Alexander Anthony. Then you have 3 boys with solid boy names (that haven't gone to the girls) and great nn! Jack, Wes and Alex to take them into adolescence and adulthood.

nittanyllama · February 2014

saham07 said:

Sawyer is often used for girls now, in fact, I don't know any boys with Sawyer anymore. Weston is fine, but I like Wesley much better. I would use Wesley Sawyer and Alexander Anthony. Then you have 3 boys with solid boy names (that haven't gone to the girls) and great nn! Jack, Wes and Alex to take them into adolescence and adulthood.

Chiming in to say Sawyer is still a boys name to me.

Pepper6 · February 2014

I would have expected some names that were really out there to get that type of reaction, but Weston and Sawyer aren't 'out there' at all. They are a little on the trendier side, so I could see how they just may not be someone's style, but they are still "real names". Could your dad and brother just be messing with you?

Either way, they are fine names, spelled correctly, easy to pronounce, etc...so if you love them, don't let their reactions change your mind. They'll get used to them.

emilyray14 · February 2014

The names are just fine. Sounds like your family was just being rude. Good luck!

homediva · February 2014

That's why I don't share names with family! Your names are fine!!

StarryEyed06 · February 2014

Thanks everyone. So funny how I need reassurance from strangers because family is being difficult lol

shamyfowler · February 2014

I think they're just fine! I like them. I think they all go together nicely. If you guys like them, then no worries!

saham07 · February 2014

NittanyMama said:

saham07 said:

Sawyer is often used for girls now, in fact, I don't know any boys with Sawyer anymore. Weston is fine, but I like Wesley much better. I would use Wesley Sawyer and Alexander Anthony. Then you have 3 boys with solid boy names (that haven't gone to the girls) and great nn! Jack, Wes and Alex to take them into adolescence and adulthood.

Chiming in to say Sawyer is still a boys name to me.

a boys name to me too, but cannot deny that it is often used for girls now.

brooksidebride · February 2014

Those are great names! I can't understand why they would say they are not real names. Sure, they are last names used as first names, but that's the only thing to point out.

MississippiCatfish · February 2014

I like em. I expected something crazy and made-up! I don't understand their reservations at all.

catahoulatte · February 2014

Nah, they're fine. NMS (I do like Wesley nn Wes!) but they aren't out there or anything. Which is what I was also expecting when I opened this thread.

Ceridwen21 · February 2014

I agree with pretty much everyone else. Those are fine names. Sawyer Anthony is fantastic. Weston Alexander is ok. I much prefer Wesley.

ConversationFear · February 2014

I agree. When they have babies they can them whatever they want. (Oh wait! Your Dad already did - how about that?) I think your names are great. My guess is that they want them to be named like someone they feel they can borrow tools from, like Gary and Frank?

saham07 · February 2014

ConversationFear said:

I agree. When they have babies they can them whatever they want. (Oh wait! Your Dad already did - how about that?) I think your names are great. My guess is that they want them to be named like someone they feel they can borrow tools from, like Gary and Frank?

I love the name Frank!

melody921 · February 2014

Also not a big fan of Weston. But these are all real names.

Dr.Loretta · February 2014

Those names are fine.

And you don't have to even tell family. "Oh, we're still tossing names around. We might not decide until they're born." Done.

JMU_Bride09 · February 2014

Those names are totally fine.

And we specifically didn't tell our family our names to avoid just this problem. I honestly think you get worse feedback from family than friends. Family seems to feel like they should have a say.

LovetoLive614 · February 2014

I like both names - they are normal names and spelled correctly. If someone doesn't like them, it's due to personal taste and you are going to get that with whatever name you choose!

Robi1 · February 2014

Dr.Loretta said:

Those names are fine.

And you don't have to even tell family. "Oh, we're still tossing names around. We might not decide until they're born." Done.

Agreed. The only way to avoid this issue is to not. tell. anyone. No exceptions. Especially family members! Family members feel for some reason that they should have input into these things. Keep it to yourself or don't complain about getting reactions you don't like.

FrodaBaggins · February 2014

I think these are perfectly good names!

vincoand · February 2014

This is why we don't tell our names until the baby is born! Too many opinions! I think the names are great and not that out there! Pick what you like and don't listen to people's opinions!

BeachBabe22 · March 2014

I love Sawyer but am not a fan of Weston. I think both of those names are normal and I know a Weston who is almost a year old. I have never met a Sawyer but it's a great name.

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Abs211981 · March 2014

They think those are out there?? I have heard those names many times and love them!

SmileyJay · March 2014

When reading at first I thought the names would be crazy or misspelled. Weston and Sawyer and trendy and modern, but not out there at all. I think they sound good and go well with Jackson. They will get over it when the babies are here and everyone else loves their names... right now it is just easy to poke fun because the babies aren't here.

Is it possible that your dad secretly wants a namesake? I'm just throwing that out there. My friend's dad hated all the names she chose and later it came out he really wanted the baby named for him.

Anyways, these are not weird names at all and the vast majority of people will love them as they fit with current trends.

velvethearts · March 2014

Those names sound good to me and they go well with their sib.

conradraging · March 2014

I LOVE Sawyer. If my last name didn't end in -er, it would be on my list.

StarryEyed06 · March 2014

TheCraftyKoala said:

When reading at first I thought the names would be crazy or misspelled. Weston and Sawyer and trendy and modern, but not out there at all. I think they sound good and go well with Jackson. They will get over it when the babies are here and everyone else loves their names... right now it is just easy to poke fun because the babies aren't here.

Is it possible that your dad secretly wants a namesake? I'm just throwing that out there. My friend's dad hated all the names she chose and later it came out he really wanted the baby named for him.

Anyways, these are not weird names at all and the vast majority of people will love them as they fit with current trends.

Sawyer's middle name will be my fathers name. My brother is a junior, and my dad specifically told me not to name either after him lol

StarryEyed06 · March 2014

jj32 said:

I actually like both names you picked. I don't love Anthony but I don't dislike it either.

Middle names are family names.

StarryEyed06 · March 2014

MrsMuq said:

I like Sayer, NMS, but not a crazy name IMHO. Weston I'm less keen on. I would have chosen Wesley.

I do think it's odd to pick a FN for a child based on what the NN would be, though.

Yeah my husband and I both hate Wesley.