When we decided on a name for this baby, we both loved [name_f]Louise[/name_f] for a girl. It is not overused, pronounceable and spellable, classic and vintage, and I thought [name_u]Lou[/name_u] was a very cute nickname for a little girl. Now, it is beginning to grow old and feel boring. There is another name I now like better, but DP doesn’t love it and I fear it will also grow old for me. Has this happened to anyone else? [name_m]How[/name_m] did it work out for you? What do you think I should do?
I’m confused, @marymerry123; you said in [name_f]October[/name_f] 2018 that you have a daughter named [name_f]Louise[/name_f] and a daughter named [name_f]Margaret[/name_f]?: Nameberry - Welcome to the Nameberry Forums
As someone who has not had kids and for whom having kids is in fact at least a decade off, I cannot say this has happened to me in this exact context, but I know the feeling of having longtime favorite names that lose their luster somewhere along the way, either gradually or abruptly. You’re certainly not alone, and it’s normal, natural, and healthy for tastes to change over time. My advice for you would be not to discard [name_f]Louise[/name_f] as an option, but also to re-open this conversation with your partner and share your concerns. Perhaps look at names that are similar in style to [name_f]Louise[/name_f], or that maybe are a bit more elaborate, as you mentioned it feeling boring. Another way to prevent names from growing stale is to connect with them beyond sound or popularity. Maybe there’s a family member or friend you’d like to honor with a name, and it doesn’t have to be that exact name, but something similar that you like just as much. It could also be a place that is significant to you and your partner, or a name with a meaning you both connect to. For the record, I really do love [name_f]Louise[/name_f] for the reasons you mentioned. I would be absolutely delighted to meet a young [name_f]Louise[/name_f], because the name sounds so classy and refined yet also down-to-earth and strong. Best of luck with your choice, and feel free to explore options!
I call it name fatigue. Focus on finding other names you like, or give them a break entirely for a little bit. Get it out of your head. Then revisit it and see if it still holds the same magic.
Me too. In [name_u]August[/name_u] 2018, she had two different children, named [name_u]Jean[/name_u] [name_f]Sarah[/name_f] and [name_m]Edward[/name_m] [name_m]Anthony[/name_m]… and supposedly two MCs called [name_m]William[/name_m] [name_m]Brian[/name_m] and [name_m]Arthur[/name_m] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m]… Nameberry - Welcome to the Nameberry Forums
You can love names and think of hypothetical siblings, which is fine, but lying about it (and lying about miscarriages which is frankly disgusting) isn’t necessary.