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Familys vs. mad =[
Hi, I had a baby girl about three weeks ago and named her Lilli Mairead. My family never asked me once about what I was going to name her so I never said anything about it. When they all came to visit her, they said how’s little Lenni? And I was like what? They are all mad that I didn’t continue the tradition of naming the girls Ellena. I really didn’t want to because I think its an awful name. My names Ellena but I go by Ellie. My mom is Ellena but goes by Elle, grandmother goes but Nena, and my great-grandmother is all around Ellena. My mom and grandmother picked out Lenni. They are all really upset and I don’t know what to do, should I change it to Ellena or just leave it? Thanks, Ellie :/
The Top Baby Name is...
Familys
mad =[
Poll created: May 11, 2009
Total Votes: 1
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I would leave it. She is your daughter and you picked a name that you loved. That’s all that really matters. If you love Lilli Mairead, than they will learn to love it to...
posted by
Eileen
:: 14 years ago |
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Of course you should NOT change it!!! It is your baby and not theirs and therefore your decision! They will get over it but you should never ever name your baby a name you dont like for ANY reason! You would never forgive yourself if you always had to live with naming your child a name you dont like, they will get over it. I repeat... DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER CHANGING IT!!!!
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guest
:: 14 years ago |
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Thank you Eileen =]
posted by
Ellie
:: 14 years ago |
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Oh and thank you previous poster =]
posted by
Ellie
:: 14 years ago |
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DON’T CHANGE IT!! Lilli Mairead is beautiful! You will always regret changing it! They had their chance to name a baby, this is your turn and you did a great job with little Lilli--beyond gorgeous name! Best of luck!
posted by
Kels
:: 14 years ago |
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I would leave it. How many people can you name Ellena? It would definitely get boring if we were all named the same names. Use a name you LOVE, that is what is important!
posted by
d
:: 14 years ago |
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Thanks Kels, I’ve always loved the name Lily but I wanted a different spelling and found Lilli =]
posted by
Ellie
:: 14 years ago |
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Yes def. leave it, they shouldnt think they any right to name your child unless you asked them too. The name you chose is gorgeous...
posted by
guest
:: 14 years ago |
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Thanks d, Exactly I hate the name Ellena lol, and Lenni? They try to make everyone in the family have a different nn. Thats why I wanted my daughter to have a beautiful name!
posted by
Ellie
:: 14 years ago |
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Aww thanks previous poster. I wish I knew about this website while I was naming her =]
posted by
Ellie
:: 14 years ago |
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Yeah, leave it! I love Lilli! It is really cute and sweet on a baby girl. I personally think it was insensitive of your family to get mad over your child’s name. They should love the baby, regardless of the name.
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~Lara
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~Lara
posted by
LaLa
:: 14 years ago |
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Aww thanks Lara =]
posted by
Ellie
:: 14 years ago |
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It sounds like it’s a good thing you didn’t talk to the family about her name before she was born because you could have ended up giving her a name you hate! Which would be so wrong! Lenni is not even a nice nn, in my opinion. Keep the lovely name Lilli!! You did the right thing. :)
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guest
:: 14 years ago |
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Thanks and yes I’m convinced easily, I hate making people mad. And yes if I talked to them I would of had a Lenni instead of a Lilli =[ Maybe if I ever have a boy I could call him Lenny?
posted by
Ellie
:: 14 years ago |
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I think you should leave it. Your family will grow to love the nam LILLI that you picked for your daughter. And I think Ellena is a pretty name, but it is YOUR choice, bottom line.
posted by
guest
:: 14 years ago |
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If you have a boy, name him Leonardo and call him Lenny! i think that is great.
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Lenord
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Leo
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Lenny
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~Lara
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Lenord
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Leo
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Lenny
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~Lara
posted by
LaLa
:: 14 years ago |
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Thanks Lara! Maybe I’ll do that =]
posted by
Ellie
:: 14 years ago |
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Leave it. They all got to name their babies. Now it’s your turn to name your baby. If they chose to go with tradition, great. If you didn’t, that’s great too. Let them be mad for awhile. Eventually, they’ll get over it. Just don’t respond too much if they bring it up. Be vague and don’t get into any arguments or discussions about it because it’s really nobody’s business what you name your child.
posted by
guest
:: 14 years ago |
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Leave it! First, it’s your baby, so you get to name her and that a beautiful name. Second, I get the whole wanting to honor family members, but there is such a thing as over-doing-it. And after four generations, give it a rest. They’ll get over it and if they don’t, they should!
posted by
guest
:: 14 years ago |
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Don’t change it, I agree with pp, it’s ok to have a tradition and honour family members but using the EXACT same name for foir generations?! I love the name you picked, though if this is a big problem maybe you can pick out another "E" name to put in front as her "legal" first name and still call her lilli?
GL!
GL!
posted by
Jacey
:: 14 years ago |
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