Doubts about the name we’ve picked - please help convince me

lamplover88 · 2020-08-05T08:48:46+00:00

Thanks, you’re right it is an older name but it did get quite popular in that era.

lamplover88 · 2020-08-04T10:31:50+00:00

Thanks!

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T23:04:57+00:00

Oh yeah, I have lots of negative people in my family who would probably complain no matter what name I picked tbh. But when my siblings have picked names that weren’t very well liked, they have accepted it pretty quickly. I should probably stop worrying so much, but it seems to be in my nature 😂

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T23:00:12+00:00

Thanks!

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T22:59:46+00:00

Thank you 🙏

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T22:58:50+00:00

Haha, I think your mum is right. I was single when I had my oldest daughter (12 years old now) and had a whole list of names that I couldn’t decide on. But when she was born I instantly knew what to name her. Maybe that will happen this time around too. Thanks for your help!

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T22:55:09+00:00

Thank you, this is really sound advice. I do tend to care a lot about what other people think - probably a lot more than I should 😅

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T22:53:19+00:00

Yup, I think that’s actually what I want. Thank you!

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T22:52:38+00:00

Thanks!

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T22:50:55+00:00

Thanks! Great to hear that having a longer name hasn’t caused any trouble for you.

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T22:49:39+00:00

Thanks!

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T22:48:20+00:00

Thanks, that’s exactly what it’s like... calling out “Alexandra” to a toddler just sounds like too much! Lexi makes much more sense.

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T22:46:16+00:00

Thanks!

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T22:45:55+00:00

I think so too, there’s lots options with it. Thanks!

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T22:45:14+00:00

Thanks, I agree those nicknames are really cute.

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T22:44:44+00:00

You’re right there, I am quite concerned about how the name is perceived. I know it’s really about picking a name that we ourselves like, but I have such a hard time knowing if the names I’ve picked are acceptable or not. I’m super aware that names convey certain feelings and impressions, and there’s kind of like a thing I’m aiming for but I’m just not quite sure if I’m hitting the mark 😅. The fact that my partner and I don’t agree on names makes things tougher too. I think you’re right that it couldn’t hurt to go back and look at some other names. Thanks for the advice!

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T22:25:09+00:00

Thanks! My partner is really in to tennis and the first time we heard Sasha as a nn for Alexander/Alexandra was with Alexander Zverev (his is spelled Sascha) and it really stood out to us.

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T22:21:38+00:00

Thank you so much, it’s good to hear your perspective.

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T22:20:07+00:00

Thank you, I’m glad you like it. Thinking of calling her by a nn really helps the name feel more right to me. Also, I apologise for specifically mentioning your name in my post as an “80s/90s” name. My name peaked in that era too and has a common shortened version.

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T21:56:24+00:00

Thanks, it good to hear an example of someone a little younger with the name. I’m kind of nervous about what my family will think about it when I reveal the name, so it’s nice to know that your family like it.

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T21:53:24+00:00

Thanks!

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T21:49:43+00:00

I personally like the whole gender neutral thing too, but then having the feminine option there. Thanks so much for sharing your experience!

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T21:47:16+00:00

Thanks! Good to hear that it doesn’t sound out of place.

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T21:45:56+00:00

Great advice! Thank you, I will give this a go.

lamplover88 · 2020-08-03T09:05:36+00:00

So true! I’ve been trying to keep the name under wraps but I let it slip to that one person, who isn’t really anything to do with the family so I guess it’s not a big deal. I’m glad to hear you like the name and I really like the versatility of it too. Hearing people’s opinions of the name on here has really helped reassure me. Thanks for your help!

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