First Impressions?

General Name Discussion
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[name_m]How[/name_m] much do you consider your first impression of a name when making your final choice?

[name_m]Reason[/name_m] being, so far my husband and I only agree on two names, my top choice and his. The middle name will be the same ever way so using both is out of the question.

The first time I saw my top pick was in a book and I was so confused I had a hard time even considering it a name, it was so jarring to me. I decided it was horrible for a horrible character.

The first time I heard my husband’s top pick it immediately went on my future child’s name list. I even suggested it to my hubby before I rediscovered my favorite.

Now that we have been ttc I pass the time thinking of the perfect name and I just love this name I once hated. I put it above all others. So, my question is, how much do you consider your first impressions… Are they a gut reaction you should listen to? Are name crushes on a once disliked name passing fancies? Does being exposed to and overthinking so many names change your tastes? Has anyone named their child a name they used to hate? I’m really curious to hear everyone’s thoughts!

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Personally I don’t take much stock in first reactions with names, I think like most things some times names just grow on you especially once you’ve gotten over your initial reaction of the name.

I’d base your choice on how you feel now rather than how you did back then.

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I think you’ll definitely want to consider that other people might have just as much trouble as you did at first with pronouncing the name. If it will be problematic and your child will constantly have to correct others, then your husband’s pick might be better. If not, then you might just have to see who is the most stubborn! It’s always possible that you’ll have another girl and can give her your favorite name!

Oh, and I wouldn’t care too much about first impressions unless it’s a name like [name_m]Adolf[/name_m] that everyone is automatically have a bad association with.