Anonymous
Post 12/14/2024 16:50     Subject: Same name as ex-girlfriend?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think it's a silly reason to be against the name. But I also think if someone is against a name then that's that.


This is OP. The problem is, all the other names we like are problematic in more significant ways - tragic character in book or play, murderer or victim, used by friends or family.


Antigone, Ophelia, Medea, Anne?

Want something traditional? Vaguely Greek/Latin inspired?

How about Aurora? Phoebe? Helena? Margaret? Claire? Iris? Penelope? Patricia?


I wasn't allowed to do Jason because of DH's freshman roommate.

I think avoiding exes names makes sense.


How about Elphaba!
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2024 16:42     Subject: Same name as ex-girlfriend?
It’s really best to find a name you’re both excited about. We had a very hard time naming ours, so I know it’s tough.
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2024 16:40     Subject: Same name as ex-girlfriend?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think it's a silly reason to be against the name. But I also think if someone is against a name then that's that.


This is OP. The problem is, all the other names we like are problematic in more significant ways - tragic character in book or play, murderer or victim, used by friends or family.


Antigone, Ophelia, Medea, Anne?

Want something traditional? Vaguely Greek/Latin inspired?

How about Aurora? Phoebe? Helena? Margaret? Claire? Iris? Penelope? Patricia?


I wasn't allowed to do Jason because of DH's freshman roommate.

I think avoiding exes names makes sense.
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2024 16:26     Subject: Re:Same name as ex-girlfriend?
How long ago was this relationship? It seems weird that your dh cares about an old relationship that was only a couple of months long. Unless the relationship was more recent and maybe they are still in touch?
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2024 16:14     Subject: Same name as ex-girlfriend?
I would say it’s fine. In ten years it will be your daughters name and ex gf will be a blip in the past
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2024 12:27     Subject: Same name as ex-girlfriend?
Defer to him on this
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2024 12:26     Subject: Same name as ex-girlfriend?
Keep looking
Anonymous
Post 12/14/2024 12:23     Subject: Same name as ex-girlfriend?
Anonymous wrote:I think it's a silly reason to be against the name. But I also think if someone is against a name then that's that.


This is OP. The problem is, all the other names we like are problematic in more significant ways - tragic character in book or play, murderer or victim, used by friends or family.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2024 21:58     Subject: Re:Same name as ex-girlfriend?
What’s the name
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2024 21:26     Subject: Same name as ex-girlfriend?
I think it's a silly reason to be against the name. But I also think if someone is against a name then that's that.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2024 21:12     Subject: Same name as ex-girlfriend?
No, not ok.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2024 21:09     Subject: Same name as ex-girlfriend?
Weird
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2024 21:06     Subject: Same name as ex-girlfriend?
Not worth it. Sorry!
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2024 18:34     Subject: Same name as ex-girlfriend?
I think if one parent is against naming a child something, for whatever reason, the other parent should respect that and find a different name. There are thousands of them.
Anonymous
Post 12/13/2024 18:32     Subject: Same name as ex-girlfriend?
My favorite girl name also happens to be the same name as one of DH's exes. They were together only for a couple months, but DH thinks it's weird and is against naming DD this. What do you all think?