Our 3rd baby was born 10/28. We struggled with this name. Our elder two children, [name_f]Mairead[/name_f] and [name_m]Fergus[/name_m], were easily named. We agreed quickly and never doubted our choices. We received a few comments on them about them being “different” but I have never cared because I was 100% confident in our choices.
This baby we named [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] [name_f]Ottilie[/name_f] [name_f]Alba[/name_f]. It’s the only name we agreed on. I like the meaning of each name, the history of them.
But we’ve had basically no positive feedback and it’s making me second guess our choice.
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Well, if it helps, I adore the name you chose, and it goes brilliantly with her siblings’ names!
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Morwenna [name_f]Ottilie[/name_f] [name_f]Alba[/name_f] is beautiful. I don’t think you made a poor choice at all.
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I think its perfect! And the sibset all together is beautiful. When it comes to naming your baby, as long as it’s right for you and your partner, everyone else will get used to it with time. And eventually it will be impossible to picture [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] as anyone else!
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. She’s beautifully named, and it goes very well with the siblings. Unless there is another name you really wanted (or preferred as the first name), try to ignore the negative comments.
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Here’s some positive feedback!! You chose a stunning name and it goes perfectly with her siblings!
You made a beautiful choice for your daughter! [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] is uncommon so it may take people a bit to warm up to it but that doesn’t make it any less beautiful. 
I think [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] is gorgeous and goes so well with her siblings!
Wow, congratulations @freehal! I’m thrilled to hear that your third little one has arrived safe and sound.
I love the name you chose, it’s beautiful! And I agree that it goes really well with your other two names, with the Gaelic/Celtic influence.
I may be reading too much into your words here, but I wonder if it’s a case of you feeling a little wobbly on the name yourself already – possibly because you’ve already used your two first-choice names and now want something equally perfect – and you were kind of hoping for enthusiastic confirmation that you made the right choice? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think people have genuinely been more negative and/or reticent this time around, or is it more a case that it strikes a nerve with you more because you’re already feeling a little unsure?
I really think it’s a beautiful name, but I also totally get feeling a little wobbly naming a second baby of either sex. I had much more anxiety/uncertainty around the naming of my 3rd child, 2nd daughter – both before and after her birth – but I have really settled into it now.
I would give yourself a little time to think about the name itself, rather than others’ reactions to it. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you love it? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you feel comfortable saying it? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you feel it suits her? If those are all a yes, then it sounds pretty perfect to me.
[name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] is such a gorgeous name, I hope you start to feel more confident about it soon!
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Aaw, it makes me sad that you haven’t gotten positive reactions from people you know! [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] is such a gorgeous name! I’d stick with it, though. If you love it and you both agreed on it, it seems like a good fit for your family, regardless of what other people think. I’m sure there are people out there who will appreciate her name – a teacher or coach, perhaps, or one of the Olivias in her class who envies her unique name. I’d encourage you to hang in there and keep reminding yourself of all the reasons you love the name and why you chose it. 
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Oh, Good Heavens. You must be talking to the wrong people!
Morwenna is drop dread gorgeous. I would LOVE to be named that.
Ignore the naysayers. And where do they get off naysaying what you actually named your beloved baby!
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Congrats! You have a tiny little newborn, and are likely getting little sleep and self care with your other little ones around.
Hopefully with more rest and getting into the swing of things with 3, you’ll realize that her name is perfect for her and for your family.
Once your family experiences how sweet she is, they’ll love her name too!!
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Morwenna is beautiful! It’s certainly a unique choice but it’s a shame that people have been negative about it. They will get used to it and grow to love her as a [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f]!
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That name is lovely! I adore [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] and love to see it used. I think @katinka summed it up perfectly.
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Oh I love [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f] so much!! It’s honestly my favorite of all your kids names. Maybe a good nickname would help you with your doubts?
I adore [name_f]Mora[/name_f], but some other possibilities:
Mory / [name_m]Morie[/name_m]
[name_u]Mo[/name_u]
[name_f]Moa[/name_f] (her initials 
)
[name_f]Winnie[/name_f]
[name_f]Nia[/name_f]
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Ok those haters are just mean. It’s your choice not there’s. You made an excellent choice it’s a beautiful combo. [name_m]Don[/name_m]’t let negative comments make you rethink your name choices. You chose a lovely name well done to you and your family! @katinka summarised it brilliantly as @almostactually said.
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Morwenna is such a beautiful name, and perfect with the siblings. I love your sibset, all favourite names of mine. I’m sorry you feel you’ve had a negative reaction. All I can say is that I would, embarrassingly, drool with joy if I met a mum who introduced her children to me as [name_f]Mairead[/name_f], [name_m]Fergus[/name_m] and [name_f]Morwenna[/name_f]!
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I adore this name!
It’s such a pretty name! I think it’s super hard to name the second child of either sex because u have already used ur fave.
If the only negative is other people’s responses, then don’t change it!