People not pronouncing unborn baby’s name right

[Anonymous]

I have a name that is shortened constantly (even though I go by my full name, and always introduce myself as such). Despite knowing about this sort of annoyance, we similarly named our DS something that is easily shortened (Alexander), and call him by his full name. Sooooo many people shorten it to Alex. Used to really drive me crazy, but now I just let it go. And he doesn’t care, so that is really all that matters. Pick a name you love and don’t worry about what other people do!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am confused. I've never heard Wesley pronounced any other way than:
Wes - Lee (Wes as in West)

Are people saying it as:
Weas - Lee

No, they’re pronouncing the S like a “z”. Like some people do with Leslie, they actually say Lezlie.

NP Thank you for clarifying! I was thinking MIL was a Harry Potter fan and could only think of Ron Weasley! 🤦‍♀️

[Anonymous]

You should change his name.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You’re going to have to let it go. That’s a very common pronunciation. It’s more of regional thing than an actual pronunciation, but also you can correct them by saying Wesley like Elvis Presley.

Won't work. I say Elvis Prezlee...it must be a regional accent.

same same

[Anonymous]

It's a weak name. Don't name your kid that.

[Anonymous]

I am not even sure I would notice which any one was saying. I think you need to accept it or change plans.

[Anonymous]

Another person who pronounces the s as a z in Wesley, Leslie, Presley, president, resident, etc. but I am from the West Coast. Either call him "Wes", as others have suggested, or stop letting it bother you.

[Anonymous]

I have never heard someone say ‘Wez-Lee’, I’d find that super annoying. If you like the name, keep it and keep correcting them. At some point I’d probably tell them that I find it disrespectful they keep mispronouncing his name.

I have a name that can be said differently depending on which syllable you put the emphasis on. I don’t have any issue correcting someone, but they normally say it both ways and check - like “potato? Potahto?’ And I’ll answer ‘potahto’ or whatever. But if someone continually called me the wrong name even after being corrected I’d be very annoyed, it’s incredibly disrespectful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have never heard someone say ‘Wez-Lee’, I’d find that super annoying. If you like the name, keep it and keep correcting them. At some point I’d probably tell them that I find it disrespectful they keep mispronouncing his name.

I have a name that can be said differently depending on which syllable you put the emphasis on. I don’t have any issue correcting someone, but they normally say it both ways and check - like “potato? Potahto?’ And I’ll answer ‘potahto’ or whatever. But if someone continually called me the wrong name even after being corrected I’d be very annoyed, it’s incredibly disrespectful.

I think you just may not be picking up on the slight Z sound. How do you pronounce president? Do you really say it like the media “press”? I think most people say Prez.

[Anonymous]

For what it’s worth, my Palestinian mom pronounces my BIL’s best friend Wes’ name as “Whizz.”

[Anonymous]

OT but I find it so creepy when people name and announce unborn kids.

I don't think it's a big deal but you do, OP. You do sound like a first time mother and the caring along with hormones is natural. But you are going to drive yourself craZy.

[Anonymous]

Wesley is sooo popular in this area. I know at least 5 under 5. It’s fine if you don’t mind a popular name.

[Anonymous]

Half the country can't even pronounce the VP's name. Your expectations are too high.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have never heard someone say ‘Wez-Lee’, I’d find that super annoying. If you like the name, keep it and keep correcting them. At some point I’d probably tell them that I find it disrespectful they keep mispronouncing his name.

I have a name that can be said differently depending on which syllable you put the emphasis on. I don’t have any issue correcting someone, but they normally say it both ways and check - like “potato? Potahto?’ And I’ll answer ‘potahto’ or whatever. But if someone continually called me the wrong name even after being corrected I’d be very annoyed, it’s incredibly disrespectful.

You must be annoyed a lot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wesley is sooo popular in this area. I know at least 5 under 5. It’s fine if you don’t mind a popular name.

Most people want a popular name. Who would give their kid an unpopular name. That doesn’t make sense.