Names

whogan · September 2015

we are having a girl, and are trying to come up with a name. I like different names so per-warning. We like the name Georgia and it has a little meaning behind it. My grandpa has called me George since I was little. The other name we recently thought of was Harlow. Our family don't like either but Just trying to get some outside opinion.

Knottie1452445632 · September 2015

What about Georgina - another variation. I like Georgia personally out of your two - I think it's pretty and suits a pretty child.

Also who cares what your family think - it's your baby & your child. Being a soon to be 4th time mum we have got name deciding down to a fine art (at least we would like to think). We've leant from past experiences you don't say "we like the name x, what do you think" - instead you say "which do you prefer x or y" or better still "we have chosen baby's name - he /she will be called x". You have to assert your authority or baby will be undecided until the cows come home (so many different people to please).

With this one we said "he is going to be called Oscar" I already knew MIL didn't just dislike it but hated it as she told me last pregnancy "...better be a girl as I can't have a grandson called Oscar it's just wrong - it's a dog or a cars name not a child's name!..." And that was on more than one occasion. Sorry MIL we love the name Oscar so Oscar he will be and nothing you can do about it!

FYI she didn't like our girls choice "Scarlett" either! But she is just like that.

When our last was announced at 20 weeks as "Keira" MIL happened to like that name but my parents weren't too keen but said they'd get used to it and now they say it suits her and it's grown on them.

MIL cringes every time I mention the name Oscar (I am a bit naughty and find it fun in a way too - he he). But when she lectures me about his name or insists I will change my mind (didn't with the last 3 so I doubt that very much). I just say " well you'll learn to love him and the name" - normally shuts her up.

Good luck in your decision but YOU decide as a couple not as a massive family. Xxxx

Cricket99 · September 2015

I really like the name Georgia, it lends itself to the adorable nickname Georgie (which I squee over every time I hear it!). It's very classic without being too common. Harlow is not my style as it's a town in England that I live near, so my association with it is as a place.

I agree with PP that you can't please everyone. If they are putting up a fuss don't mention it again until baby is here and named. We are team green and tell all our family that they will know the name when baby arrives. It has significantly cut down on the number of suggestions we get as everyone is more worried about if it's a boy or girl. It is you and your husband's decision! Don't let anyone turn you off of names that you love!

wassuphoes · September 2015

Personally prefer Georgia. It is classic, whereas Harlow is pretty trendy.

holocene · September 2015

I agree with wassuphoes. Georgia trumps Harlow, ten fold.

MyCousinVinny · September 2015

Georgia is beautiful. It was on our list when we had DD2.

ultln9562 · September 2015

Harlow is unique but makes me think of harlot for some reason. I definitely wouldn't want anyone to associate the two. Georgia is nice.

whogan · September 2015

Thanks for the wonderful comments.

apinkpelican · September 2015

I like both but prefer Georgia or Georgetta. They'll learn to love it and someday couldn't imagine it any other way

awakemysoul37 · September 2015

I adore Georgia!! That was my number 1 girls name, but surprise, we're having a boy! Georgia Ruth was the full name that I would have wanted to name my baby if he were a girl. I say go for it!

mistycray · September 2015

I love Georgia! And Carolina. And Savannah. And Boston. Clearly Im into geographical names!!

willashbaby · September 2015

I like Georgia and I have no issues with "location" names as long as they have a meaning, yours does so go for it.

claireloSC · September 2015

Georgia all the way!

deaddahliah · September 2015

I vote for Georgia. I have an aunt Georgia and my grandfather was George.

djdawn29a · September 2015

I like Georgia...and I like gia for short..

ntyravgsp · September 2015

I like Georgia too. And for the reasons you mentioned, we will not be sharing the name we chose for LO with family until she's born. We kept DD's name a surprise and it was great for us. Rather have people badgering us to share it than hear their opinions on it.

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