I think I would just list all the names I like and get your husband to do so to. Of course, if you can sneak in some names like his mother’s or aunt’s and see if that is what he prefers and then you might have a platform to choose.

I’m sorry but I’m on your husband’s side with these names. Why not ask him what names he likes and try to find one you’ll both love. Please remember that your child will have to live with this name and, possibly have to spell it out for everyone she meets. How would you feel if, when she’s old enough, she changes her name to something different? Your husband does need to put forward some names though

Everyone has different tastes, but for the husband to be dismissing the names before she has even said them and offering up nothing himself, well that’s just annoying and won’t get them very far. If it’s a boy, just stick with the name you always wanted. Husband not giving anything of substance.

There’s alot of different styles of names, it appears he doesn’t like the style you are choosing. You’ll need to find out what he likes and be open to thinking about those names too. Don’t make it all about what you like. Have fun with it

They are definitely very different names, not ones id pick myself. But everyone’s different! Ask him what he likes and see if you guys can meet in the middle

Maybe tell him he doesn’t get to criticise if he doesn’t make some suggestions as well? I don’t like most of her names, but it doesn’t sound like he’s being very helpful.

When I read that her favourite boy name was Sebastian, I was like, okay, that’s pretty cute. But her girl’s list is pretty awful. I don’t really like any of those names! I think if she is feeling hurt by a disagreeing hubby, she just needs to ask him to suggest some names that he likes and go from there. Who knows? Maybe he might suggest something she loves. It’s definitely something to work together on.

I agree that some of these names are on the awful side. You have to remember that your child has to live with this name all of their life. Choosing a name for your child is hard and it should be a decision that both parents are happy with. Sit down together, make a list of names you both like and go from there.

Everyone has very different tastes, hopefully this couple can come to a resolution and find a name that they are both happy with. I personally don’t really like the names she has suggested either but it is a personal choice and when you are making a decision as a couple on your child’s name it is important that you are both happy with the chosen name.

My husband and I each had a long list of names we individually liked, but we couldn’t agree on any of them. It took months to finally agree on one name that we both liked. It can take time but it’s worth the effort to find a name that you are both happy with and that will suit your child.

Personally I don’t like the names much she suggests either. We all have different taste in regards to baby names. We can find inspiration from different sources like a television program, someone we know, a family member/loved one, a book, google. Sit down and go through the books with your husband. Find out what he does like and then work on a compromise. You’ll get there 🙂

I don’t think it’s necessary criticising something someone likes. The only people that need to like a name is the mum and dad, everyone else can keep their opinions to themselves.
I suggest the husband and wife making a list of names and sharing them together to see if they have any in common.

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  • • mom93821 replied
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  I agree and quite honestly; I would shrug off the opinions of others and be quite comfortable with the chosen names. The opinions of others really do not matter; only that of the parents of the child. Maybe explain the meaning behind each name; it does help to have a reason when debating names. Over history there are some incredibly talented and prolific women with those names.

I like the names and they are unique and enduring and a child will always grow with a name and own a name. We always discussed potential names over dinner out or when the mood was relaxed; setting up the right environment and time for a conversation about names is key.

I agree your husband is fine you are a fool and need treatment imagine you are abusing you child before you get it

I have to agree with the husband, I would not like any of these suggestions for my child except Penelope and it’s true it is an old fashioned name.
Maybe it’s time for husband to come up with the suggestions now

I agree with previous commenter. While I love some if these, they are a specific “type” and hubby ain’t going for it! Branch out and sit with some alternatives for a few days.

Ask him to contribute instead of being so fussy. Get him to suggest some names and then hopefully he will realize it’s not easy and then you both come to a common ground and eventually work a name out. Goodluck with picking a came at the end. I’m sure it will work out.

Baby names really are a two yes, one no situation. If one person doesn’t like it you can’t pick it. We all have different taste but I’m not a big fan of most of these suggestions. I’m sure they will find common ground on a name they both love in the end

Some of those names are okay, but others would not be a good idea for the poor kid. My husband disliked my preferred girls’ name, but I just kept including it in the list every time we talked. It eventually grew on him….

I like old fashioned names but most of these I wouldn’t use nowadays either. You seem yo have a particular type and it’s just obviously not his. You need to find some middle ground and he needs to come to the table with suggestions. Maybe go through some old family names and something might come up you both like.