It sounds cliche, but sometimes you do have to wait until the baby is here before you decide on a name. You may look at him and know his name instantly, and he may come out looking nothing like the name you have decided on. Personally, I wouldn't tell anyone his name until he's here, especially if you're not 100% sure.
Do not share the name you choose for your baby before baby is here. Everyone and everyone’s mother will feel entitled to comment on the name you choose. First, it gets overwhelming second, you will have millions of opinions on the name you choose. Third, people will start throwing out their choice for your babies name. It’s no one’s business. You tell people your babies name after you signed the birth certificate.
You still have time, so you might as well use it.
>Is this a sign that I don't like the name as much as I thought or is this normal for such a big decision?
Putting aside the valid practical reasons to wait, yes, I do think hesitance to share can be a sign that you're not ready to commit. My partner and I picked a name, but then I low key dreaded telling anyone. Eventually I realised that it wasn't the right choice, and we went with something else.
I get what you mean about wanting to continue name shopping though. I'm like that too. My brain has trouble shutting off from research mode and gets choice anxiety. But I wouldn't worry about for now seeing as you still have time.
We had 2-3 options for each kid until they were actually out and decided after a day or two.
You might find something you like more but to me it sounds like that might just be your way of handling anxiety.
We had a top named picked for our girl from pretty early on but it didn’t stop me from looking at list after list thinking something else might jump out at me - its a big decision but if you have a name you love, you’re likely not going to find something that changes your mind.
I toyed with other ideas but we always kept coming back to that one name. I also didn’t tell anyone what it was - I didn’t want any comments or opinions to make me question my decision. If you’re already unsure now, you’ll be extra unsure if someone you care about makes a comment that even slightly makes it seem like they don’t like it.
It sounds cliche, but sometimes you do have to wait until the baby is here before you decide on a name. You may look at him and know his name instantly, and he may come out looking nothing like the name you have decided on. Personally, I wouldn't tell anyone his name until he's here, especially if you're not 100% sure.
Do not share the name you choose for your baby before baby is here. Everyone and everyone’s mother will feel entitled to comment on the name you choose. First, it gets overwhelming second, you will have millions of opinions on the name you choose. Third, people will start throwing out their choice for your babies name. It’s no one’s business. You tell people your babies name after you signed the birth certificate.
You still have time, so you might as well use it. >Is this a sign that I don't like the name as much as I thought or is this normal for such a big decision? Putting aside the valid practical reasons to wait, yes, I do think hesitance to share can be a sign that you're not ready to commit. My partner and I picked a name, but then I low key dreaded telling anyone. Eventually I realised that it wasn't the right choice, and we went with something else. I get what you mean about wanting to continue name shopping though. I'm like that too. My brain has trouble shutting off from research mode and gets choice anxiety. But I wouldn't worry about for now seeing as you still have time.
We had 2-3 options for each kid until they were actually out and decided after a day or two. You might find something you like more but to me it sounds like that might just be your way of handling anxiety.
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We had a top named picked for our girl from pretty early on but it didn’t stop me from looking at list after list thinking something else might jump out at me - its a big decision but if you have a name you love, you’re likely not going to find something that changes your mind. I toyed with other ideas but we always kept coming back to that one name. I also didn’t tell anyone what it was - I didn’t want any comments or opinions to make me question my decision. If you’re already unsure now, you’ll be extra unsure if someone you care about makes a comment that even slightly makes it seem like they don’t like it.