Sunday, February 04, 2007
This is So Hard!
My husband likes only one boy name. It's a good name and I like it but here is my dilemma: I had two boyfriends with that name although they both went by the same nickname, a shortened form of the name. I have seen neither person since 1994, but I do still correspond with a few friends who were around during those years and are likely to remember those relationships. Do I need to nix that name now and let husband know why or would it really be no big deal to use it with my next child?
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hmmmm...good question.
Your husband doesn't know it was the name of two boyfriends? If he doesn't, then I think he should know that. Otherwise, if he knows and he still likes the name and you really like it then I say it's fine. But if your just "okay" with the name, I say find one you like better.
It's gonna be a girl, so why worry? :)
Seriously, though, if it were me I couldn't do it. I'd tell him that it's the name of some exes and let him mull it over. I had to just rule out ex names. Especially if you're only okay with it. I agree with Amie.
If it doesn't bother you, then don't mention it. It's no big deal to you, so why would it be a big deal to him? HOWEVER, you have made mention of it, so perhaps it IS a tiny bit of a big deal? WHAT'S the NAME???!!! Come on. We won't tell.
I'd nix it because no matter what you say, all the hometown people will nod their heads and say...Uh huh, sure it was your hubby's idea.
I come from a very small town so the ex names were totally off the list.
See what the hubby has to say. Might make for an interesting blog entry?
You've still got a few months to go. Mrs. Hung changed favorite names every other day before YoungHung was born. Maybe the Mr. will be the same way.
If not, explain your issues and see if he can come up with a more unique name that doesn't come with baggage.
Yeah, it is gonna be a girl, so no problem. ;)
I think you should mention it to him about the boyfriends. If it doesn't bother him than it's fine. As long as it doesn't really bother you. If it does bother you, you definitely need to tell him.
In the off chance that it's going to be a boy, I'll throw my two cents in. I would nix the name for sure! You'll forever associate that name with your ex's no matter how long ago it was. Right?
What's the name?! Glad to see you are all doing well (long time, eh)... I will agree with the majority and let hubby in on the secret meaning of the potential name...and let us know the name!!
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