Hey all, my list of names for baby #3 seems to be growing by the day (no surprise ) but I’m struggling to find something I love as much I love the names I originally wanted for DS & DD (16 & 15yrs) but didn’t use due to compromising.
I’m really considering using them this time around but I’m (probably stupidly) worrying that this baby may feel like it’s gotten their older siblings ‘left overs’ or that I didn’t put as much thought into their name as I did their siblings but at the same time I worry I’ll regret not using them if I choose a different name - [name_f]Ive[/name_f] loved these names for 20+ years & this baby will definitely be my last.
[name_f]My[/name_f] kids say I’m just being stupid & overthinking (which I am ) so I’d love some 3rd party opinions right now
You’re overthinking. The names you originally wanted to give your kids but compromised on are (I assume) your two favorite names in the world. You did put thought into those names, a lot of it. The fact that the thinking was done a long time ago doesn’t change that, I see this as no different at all as a first-time parent using a name they picked out when they were a kid.
If you really do still love the same two names as you did 15-16 years ago, that’s not going to change. Use them.
I think it’s fine! I don’t see how your child would jump to the conclusion that they got “leftovers”, considering that these aren’t names that you considered for your first children and then just decided you didn’t like as much. They’re names you considered and didn’t use because someone else didn’t love them, not because /you/ didn’t love them. Nothing about that screams left over or hand me down name to me!
Honestly I think it’s really hard naming a baby and you’re going to overthink the decision. Also this is your last baby that’s such a huge thing no wonder you’re overthinking it especially as a name nerd.
Still completely agree with your older kiddos and the berries you are overthinking this. Definitely use the names you love that’s what makes those choices special
You’re just overthinking it! (who doesn’t sometimes though, right??) I highly doubt they will feel negatively about their name bc you loved it even back when you had your 2 other children. [name_f]My[/name_f] thinking is maybe you feel weird about using those names bc they were considered for your other two, and you want this baby to have something uniquely theirs. I would go with what feels right for this baby and not worry about it. When you know you know
For some it’s a name they have loved for a long time, for others it’s something new that just spoke to them after they became pregnant. No wrong answer!
That sounds like a story most people would like about their name so the opposite of what you’re worrying about maybe the other kids might feel bad but if they don’t you’re good.
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the comments
I’m honestly stressing for no reason, but god the hormones are so insane this time around, I’m honestly OTT thinking everything to the point I’m driving myself nuts!
) but I’m struggling to find something I love as much I love the names I originally wanted for DS & DD (16 & 15yrs) but didn’t use due to compromising.
) so I’d love some 3rd party opinions right now 
