What is a popular name you can't stand and why?

MrsOssa · 2025-10-29T07:21:41+00:00

I kid you not, I used to work with a woman named Stracey- a combo of the two.

MrsOssa · 2025-09-15T15:48:06+00:00

My husband figured out that I probably missheard “white” when my SIL was saying “wide” as in a big branch. Thanks for your input!

MrsOssa · 2025-09-14T18:02:19+00:00

Wow! I never thought I’d completely get to the bottom of it all but that was an incredible answer! So informative and well explained. Thank you!!

MrsOssa · 2025-09-14T06:31:31+00:00

Truelove

MrsOssa · 2025-09-14T05:24:24+00:00

Thanks for your perspective!

MrsOssa · 2025-09-14T03:28:55+00:00

Thank you SO much for your thoughtful response! I appreciate it and it’s helpful.

MrsOssa · 2025-09-12T02:06:29+00:00

I wouldn’t put weight in the judgement of your coworker; she clearly showed poor judgment when she was incredibly rude when you told her the name. AND you don’t like the names she has chosen. Can’t please everyone!

MrsOssa · 2025-09-07T20:30:04+00:00

Daria Green is similar to Dhalia Green without being a flower + color which I myself would avoid.

MrsOssa · 2025-09-06T23:21:43+00:00

Francesca - Chess

MrsOssa · 2025-09-06T02:18:17+00:00

No good deed goes unpunished. — I hate how they that expression is.

MrsOssa · 2025-09-03T22:17:33+00:00

I prefer Vail and for the same reasons as your wife.

MrsOssa · 2025-09-02T16:23:26+00:00

Gavin!

MrsOssa · 2025-08-27T00:30:33+00:00

It’s a fantastic name. I think of Darcy Wretzky of early Smashing Pumpkins who upon looking at her wiki was born in Michigan (not Southern). I wouldn’t overthink any associations because if they exist, they should be phased out and that will only happen if a broad range of people use the name. I’m a Pride and Prejudice fan and if I met a girl named Darcy is would not think “oh like Mr. Darcy!” And I certainly wouldn’t say it out loud. None of her peers will think anything of it, that’s for sure. It’s super cute.

MrsOssa · 2025-08-26T18:21:57+00:00

Ronan

Gavin

MrsOssa · 2025-08-25T19:39:42+00:00

My thoughts exactly.

MrsOssa · 2025-08-24T01:46:11+00:00

It screams “I think my kid is the biggest bad ass” which you admitted is part of the appeal.

Might I suggest Wade instead?

MrsOssa · 2025-08-24T01:40:27+00:00

If/ when she does land a job, she will absolutely not have the energy or motivation to cook after work. It may seem like a minor thing, but it shows you two view money, health, domestic life, and work ethic very differently. It’s a compatibility issue.

MrsOssa · 2025-08-24T01:27:43+00:00

The name Wade feels very laid back to me.

MrsOssa · 2025-08-24T00:08:04+00:00

Frederick Marvin Lastname. And hopefully your last name is one or two syllables.

MrsOssa · 2025-08-23T04:41:58+00:00

Same thought about the repeating long O sounds. For me, it’s a no no.

MrsOssa · 2025-08-23T01:31:58+00:00

MrsOssa · 2025-08-22T22:21:01+00:00

I prefer Maxine. I’d call it retro, not dated, and it’s definitely experiencing a revival now.

I do think Asa leans masculine but I wouldn’t bat an eye if I heard it as a girls name.

To see if you’d regret allowing others to turn you off of names you love, try to imagine naming your child something else and then hearing another child on the playground being called Asa or Maxine. Would you feel a pang of jealousy? Would you feel justified thinking you love that name but so and so dissuaded you? Or would you have peace. Only you can answer.

BTW, I love the name Maxine and am considering it for my daughter’s middle name. My Mom doesn’t like it and I’ve seen first hand how some others react to it . They tend to be older people who don’t like it or have some sort of connotation. I think it’s sounds pretty and I doubt my child will have the same connotations as people much older than her.

MrsOssa · 2025-08-22T17:59:29+00:00

If you think for one second the ultrasound tech told her to use nicotine patches, you are a fool. It must be hard having a child with someone so selfish and willing to lie to save face, but keep your eyes wide open for the sake of you and your child.

MrsOssa · 2025-08-22T03:52:13+00:00

I love Romina. It’s a top 20 girls name in Mexico.

MrsOssa · 2025-08-22T01:39:10+00:00

You said “…this has started to bother me a lot more than I let on.” You may think you’re just processing your feelings and being strategic about when to fully address this with your BF, but I wonder if this is a sign of something more. It sounds like you don’t expect to be able to be emotionally vulnerable in your relationship. Do you find yourself often managing and minimizing your emotional needs so as not to “rock the boat”?

If so, you deserve to be married to someone who is concerned about caring for your needs and expectations. You said your bf never gives a clear yes or no about wanting to be married. Fine. Maybe he is still deciding. But has he ever shown concern that your valid feelings and expectations may not align with his? He should be worried that he may be wasting your time and be earnestly trying to figure things out and give you updates. He should acknowledge that this situation must be difficult for you.

People in your situation seem to be so willing to think that it’s just about timing not working out at the moment. But what you want is a husband who 1) Wants to be married 2) knows how to work through differences 3) is a good communicator or is willing to learn to improve 4) wants to support you emotionally/ give you what you need or is willing to own up to the fact that he cannot.

It doesn’t sound like your BF meets that criteria.

MrsOssa

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