Baby name objection

hippycakes · August 2014

Has anyone ever faced objections from family members on their baby's name?
We picked a unique name that works for both genders. My mom called it ugly and flat out told me that we can not give our child that name.
It is our baby and we like the name and me being a hormonal mess is now in tears.
How do we get people to respect our baby's name?

Pink724 · August 2014

Yes, this is why we don't share name choices with anyone else. It is between DH and me until after the baby is born. Sorry you are dealing with this!

katie0919 · August 2014

With DS, we told absolutely no one his name prior to his birth....that way when we announced his name, no one could object!

evakatharina · August 2014

Ugh, how horrible. I'm not telling family by baby names until the baby is born. Once there is a real live adorable baby attached to the offending names, I doubt their objections will seem so important to them anymore.

10Nessie · August 2014

We also do not share our name choices with anyone (well, except with internet strangers, lol) until the baby is born.

I don't know if you can make anyone respect the name, but you can just tell them LO's name is not their decision to make. End of discussion. They have some time to warm up to the name.

Now I'm curious though, what is the name you chose?

MrsKindy40 · September 2014

We shared our names last time and our girl name was Mia Caroline. After we found out we were having a boy my mom told me my dad hated Mia. I'm pretty sure we aren't sharing this time.

Once they see your beautiful baby the name won't make a difference! What's the name?

hippycakes · September 2014

Thanks guys the name is Kosmos (boy) Cosmos (girl).

Kambe (my husbands grandmothers's maiden name)

kosmos/cosmos with a silent s. And Kambe is pronounced com-bey

a316b · September 2014

We kept names to ourselves for that reason. Still the first time my MIL held dear daughter she said "what kind of name is that?! I will call her (something not her name at all)."
Gave my husband credit- walked over and took baby from his mom and said "you will use her name, or you won't be her grandma."
When preggo, I always joke with people that I could name the kid "tinfoil" and they'd still love it.

Stick to your guns!

admac3 · September 2014

We probably won't share names either. At least not with the ILs. They are always the ones that say something stupid.

cabartosh · September 2014

With DS my in-laws laughed and asked what we were really going with for a boy. Then said let's hope for a girl. Even after we announced it was a boy and his name was not changing DH's grandmother immediately asked what his middle would be because she refused to call him by his name. Needless to say her snarky comments and my crazy hormones led to a lot of tears on my part but we just told them to get used to it or get out. Once DS was here they were all on board, even DH's grandma.

momtosam · September 2014

From someone who dealt with a LOT of family drama the first time around in regards to names. A situation that for us is still not done and closed. Do what is best for you and your DH. Make sure the two of you are on the same page about the name. ONLY YOUR OPINIONS MATTERS!! This is HONESTLY why I am not sharing names with anyone until this child is born. I personally do not want to hear opinions and definitely do NOT want a repeat of what happen with DS. I know the same situation will not happen again, but I still do NOT want any commentary. Cause honestly, someone is always going to say something about what you are naming your child. Does not matter what the name is!

GL! Also if grandparents hate it and can not see themselves using the name you have chosen, they can always pick a nickname to call your child instead. But at the end of the day. YOUR CHILD, YOUR CHOICE.

xcjump · September 2014

My parents didn't like the name we picked for a boy (Isaac). We ended up having a girl so it was a non-issue, but this time I won't share our names because I don't want any feedback.

itsmevkb · September 2014

Neither set of parents liked the name we picked for our first but honestly, it didn't even phase me. The only thing that matters is that you like the name. If you don't want to hear people's opinions then don't tell them the name until after you've had the baby. People are much less likely to say they don't like it once the baby is here.

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