Parents and friends hate baby name

[Anonymous]

It's weird that everyone (families and friends) does not like it.

If you love it, go for it. They will get over it.
If you like it, you might want to think about a second choice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I guess the name is very different culturally. Would they feel differently about Mary? As a pp mentioned, Mariam, Mary, Maria are all same name in different languages.

I'm not sure if my mom would like Mary. I know she doesn't like Marie for some reason and she hates Maria because "it sounds Mexican." She's real fun to deal with.

[Anonymous]

Your friends and family are crazy. While none of those names are my favorites, they are perfectly nice and I can’t imagine having a negative reaction.

Have you thought about using the Maryam spelling? Whenever I see the i in Mariam my mind automatically wants to pronounce it like Miriam.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's weird that everyone (families and friends) does not like it.

If you love it, go for it. They will get over it.
If you like it, you might want to think about a second choice.

It's definitely going to be the first or middle name. All the hate is just making me wonder if it would be a better middle name. I do really like Elizabeth but I can't get excited about any of the nicknames.

[Anonymous]

It's shocking to me how freely people will criticize name choices. I had a co-worker badger me for months about a nickname I used for DC when he was an infant.

Name your baby what you want. If anyone comments, you can remind them you didn't ask for their opinion.

[Anonymous]

Nothing wrong with the names, but they do have a strong religious association. As someone who has a first name with a strong religious association, and who is no longer religious in her adult life, my advice is to pick something more generic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's weird that everyone (families and friends) does not like it.

If you love it, go for it. They will get over it.
If you like it, you might want to think about a second choice.

It's definitely going to be the first or middle name. All the hate is just making me wonder if it would be a better middle name. I do really like Elizabeth but I can't get excited about any of the nicknames.

Bess
Libby

[Anonymous]

Another option to consider. Marian is a more common and less "ethnic" version of Mariam. You might get less push-back on that version of the name, if you and your husband like it.

[Anonymous]

Marilyn

[Anonymous]

Sorry about your racist mom. Just choose whatever you want. Sound like your mom (and maybe others in your life) will be jerks about it anyway. Do what you like.

[Anonymous]

I’m Jewish and hate the names Miriam and Mariam. Elizabeth is so damn boring.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I guess the name is very different culturally. Would they feel differently about Mary? As a pp mentioned, Mariam, Mary, Maria are all same name in different languages.

I'm not sure if my mom would like Mary. I know she doesn't like Marie for some reason and she hates Maria because "it sounds Mexican." She's real fun to deal with.

DP. Apparently, she never watched “The Sound of Music” or heard about the execution of the Romanov family. I would probably be tempted to name the kid “Miriam Ximena”.

All of your names are good. I wouldn’t pick Elizabeth due to it’s popularity, but it’s not a big deal either.

P.s.: People are giving you name suggestions… Do you need them?

[Anonymous]

Tell them you have reconsidered and the baby will now be named Krystyl.

Then get super defensive (maybe cry) any time anyone says anything against the new name. See if you can keep up the ruse until the birth!

I guarantee no one will complain about Miriam or Elizabeth at that point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I guess the name is very different culturally. Would they feel differently about Mary? As a pp mentioned, Mariam, Mary, Maria are all same name in different languages.

I'm not sure if my mom would like Mary. I know she doesn't like Marie for some reason and she hates Maria because "it sounds Mexican." She's real fun to deal with.

Then close the subject, and once baby is born, introduce baby: this is Mariam (or whatever else you & DH choose). By sharing names, you invite opinions & suggestions. Very very very few people would suggest that you change a baby’s name who has been born and named.

[Anonymous]

I like Mariam with Mari for nn but especially like Miriam with Mimi as nn.