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Picking a name for your baby can be thrilling, but it can also be quite intimidating because it will be their identity for life. You might be worried about your kids liking it. You probably don’t want a name that’s too common, but you also don’t want something too unique. It’s natural for you to worry that your kids will be made fun of because of their name, and that can be quite daunting. Most parents are usually confident about their kids’ names because they spend months choosing the perfect name. However, it is challenging, and a few parents wish they knew some things before landing on a moniker for their babies. Here are 9 parents who get real and share the twists and turns about naming a baby:
- “Never disclose your baby’s name to anyone before they are born. I tried it on my neighbor, who I wasn’t close to, and the face she made had me questioning everything. People tried to convince me that it’s not a good name. Other times they are giving me suggestions, but I didn’t ask. I wanted to tell them to shut up because it’s just rude.” – Katie
- “I wish I knew we could change our minds right before we sign the papers and leave the hospital. My husband and I were having second thoughts about the name, but he didn’t want to change it because we had already told people. I might just march up to the social security office and get it changed soon.” – Samantha
- “I wish I knew that people would tell me that I’m pronouncing my own baby’s name wrong. I named her Vera (like Aloe Vera), but people were hell-bent on telling me that it’s pronounced as ‘Veera’. I understand that there might be two ways but don’t tell me I’m wrong. I know what I named my child.” – Tiffany
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- “I wish someone told me the pressure I would face when choosing a moniker for my baby. The pressure to get it right, the pressure to make sure they love it when they grow up, and the pressure that with this name I’m already starting to shape them into who they would be.” – Rhea
- “We had a different name picked out for our child, and when we saw her, we knew it didn’t fit. So we changed it. I got a lot of why’s, and honestly, I cannot give them a logical reason. All I knew was that it did not fit, and I wish I knew that it was not a big deal to change it.” – Nicole
- “I wish I’d known that my husband and I are not going to like the same name magically. We had to come up with different names that we both loved before narrowing down on one that fit. We named our baby Gracelyn after a lot of vetos.” – Andrea
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- “I didn’t choose my baby’s first name because I adopted her. But I cannot think of a better name for her. I guess what I’m trying to say is that I wish I knew how much I could love a name even though I didn’t choose it.” – Paula
- “Both my kids’ names have very similar spellings, even though their names are different. I didn’t realize it until I put down all our names on the Christmas card. That’s when I saw the similarity. What was I even thinking? I wasn’t looking for matching names for my kids, but it ended up being that way. But I still love both names!” – Jessica
- “I wish I had known that my kids would get mad at me for giving them unique names because they couldn’t find their names on coffee mugs, keychains, and other souvenirs. They think it’s a grave injustice, and I should have probably thought of this. But I wouldn’t change their names because, to be honest, I’m glad their names are not so common.” – Rachel
Your kids may or may not like the names you gave them, but you know you did the best for them. Even if you think you didn’t, don’t regret it. You chose those names for a reason, and it felt like a good fit when you did. What are some of the names you had in mind for your kids? Comment below and let us know.
