Only comment if asked for yout honest thoughts. Other then that keep your opinions to yourself.

I wouldn’t say anything about it.
I think it’s nasty when people do.
It’s your child so your can name it whatever you want!

Gretel is a nice name. Kids these days are much kinder about names and are used to a wide variety of names, I wouldn’t be worried about Gretel being picked on. I never criticise another persons name choice. It’s entirely their decision

Gretel does bring Hansel to mind, but one would think people are more tactful than that! We had planned on Logan Scott for our son and knew he would have to say “yes, my parents are x-men fans but no I wasn’t named for the characters”. We changed the name for a completely different reason.

People can get so defensive especially when they have way too much time on their hands

Each to their own choice. Their baby, their choice. The name isn’t that bad.

Don’t worry about it!

It’s not your child so don’t worry about it. There are a lot of names out there which I think are very unusual and it wouldn’t be my choice but there’s nothing I can do about it. I think Gretel is a lovely name and so much better than a lot of others. If I was you I wouldn’t say anything or you may lose your brother and not get to see your niece

I think it is up to the parents and no one else should interfere with a negative opinion on a babys name.

Don’t forget the famous Gretel Killeen (author, tv personality). Regardless of the name, the parents would have agonised over it and some one will always not like it

I will be silent. It’s their choice.

That’s not that bad- I’ve heard worse and there’s even a celebrity with the same name. It’s not really anyone’s place to say they hate the name or you should change it.

No, I wouldn’t say anything – not my opinion, choice or business!

I work in a primary school and believe me this is not an unusual name and really it is none of your business. Hansel and Gretel is not a common story so I doubt that she will be teased.

I think its nice that she has concerns for her niece, however, all things considering it really is not a bad name – there are worse for sure.

Um not your business what a family member (or anyone) calls their child. Appreciate you might comment at home, within your close circle, but you don’t get to raise it with them. Gretel Killeen?! What’s wrong with Gretel? As Aussies, we always find a nick name or pet name. Wow! I’m rambling. I think I’m shocked that this is an issue or even a discussion.

none of your business what he calls his kid.
my sister called her daughter sloane malone because she thought it was funny.
gretel is a pretty name. just enjoy your niece and be happy she’s healthy.

I definitely wouldn’t say anything.
That’s the name the parents chose so it’s good to respect that.
I’m sure you wouldn’t like it if she said to you she didn’t like your child’s name as would the next person.

It’s definitely not my place to comment on the name chosen. I think if I couldn’t say something nice, I would say nothing.

Not my business to comment on a child’s name – relative or not. Don’t have to agree with a name, but I think it’s rude to comment or give your opinion.

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  • • Ellen replied
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  Yes, I agree with you