Children’s names too pretentious?

[Anonymous]

I don’t live in DC so I’m fine revealing this - I made the mistake of telling an acquaintance what we are going to name our third DD. She said we absolutely should not as our three names are “too pretentious.” We’re thinking of Vivienne and we already have a Genevieve and a Sophie. I don’t really care and we truly just like the names (and don’t think they’ll scar any of them) but.. would you think we are a**holes?

[Anonymous]

I don't think it's pretentious but it's too close to Genevieve. So I'd find another name.

[Anonymous]

I don’t see any problem with this whatsoever. Those are nice, classic names. Maybe Genevieve and Vivienne are a little similar, but not so much that I wouldn’t do it.

[Anonymous]

I think anyone who tells an acquaintance that their kids’ names are pretentious is 100% an a**hole.

They’re lovely names. And for most of your kids’ lives, they will present to the world as individuals, not as a set of three. Don’t give that ridiculous b*tchy comment one more thought.

What’s Genevieve’s nickname? I can see the previous poster’s point about it being too close to Vivienne. But that is the only thing I think you need to worry about.

[Anonymous]

Love Vivienne and it’s not pretentious. Vivi, Ginny and Sophie? Also what about Gabrielle? That would fit well too.

[Anonymous]

Not pretentious. Genevieve is just really harsh sounding. Vivienne and Sophia are not.

[Anonymous]

I mean, it’s not like it’s Rupert Bartholomew Quinten III or something.

I think Sophie is a pretty name.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think anyone who tells an acquaintance that their kids’ names are pretentious is 100% an a**hole.

They’re lovely names. And for most of your kids’ lives, they will present to the world as individuals, not as a set of three. Don’t give that ridiculous b*tchy comment one more thought.

What’s Genevieve’s nickname? I can see the previous poster’s point about it being too close to Vivienne. But that is the only thing I think you need to worry about.

Lol, that is a great point - we call her Viv. Could get confusing but I really do just love the name.

[Anonymous]

We know two Genevieves with the NN Vivi. So, Vivienne seems too close.

I think you’ve painted yourself into a corner and need to go with another fancy old world name or at least a very traditional name.

I mean, it would be weird to go with something modern or dated like Heather, Madison or Avery.

What about:

Lila
Maeve
Emma

Elizabeth and call her Lizzie or Libbie.

[Anonymous]

What about Virginia and call her Ginny?

Or Georgia?

Francesca and call her Franny?

[Anonymous]

Yes, I do. Plus Vivienne is an ugly name. Genevieve was on the border.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I do. Plus Vivienne is an ugly name. Genevieve was on the border.

OP is not the a**hole here.

[Anonymous]

I think the range of "normal" is so much bigger for girls' names that pretentiousness is not an issue. And i love, love, love Genevieve.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t see any problem with this whatsoever. Those are nice, classic names. Maybe Genevieve and Vivienne are a little similar, but not so much that I wouldn’t do it.

Same. Also great names for nicknames. We’ve got a Genevieve who goes by Eve.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think anyone who tells an acquaintance that their kids’ names are pretentious is 100% an a**hole.

They’re lovely names. And for most of your kids’ lives, they will present to the world as individuals, not as a set of three. Don’t give that ridiculous b*tchy comment one more thought.

What’s Genevieve’s nickname? I can see the previous poster’s point about it being too close to Vivienne. But that is the only thing I think you need to worry about.

Lol, that is a great point - we call her Viv. Could get confusing but I really do just love the name.

You call your daughter Genevieve Viv and want to name the new baby Vivienne? Or are you saying you would call Vivienne Viv?

I like the names and don’t think they’re pretentious but Genevieve nn Viv and Vivienne would be a no.