this is really nuts, right? nobody in their right mind would change a 2 months old baby’s name…right? well, i am having trouble with my daughter’s name and it’s just not sticking in my mind. i feel like i will regret it if i leave it as is, but telling everybody will be very embarrassing. also, i have to decide what to change it to!
I don’t think it would be totally crazy to change your baby’s name at this point, but as the mom of a three-month old myself, I’ve definitely had doubts about almost everything related to being a new mom (especially the first few weeks!). I for one loved the whole process of picking out a name, the nursery theme, even the stroller”and it can be a little sad when you realize all of the choices have been made and everything is finalized.
So first off I’d ask, what did you love about the name originally? Did it have any family significance? What do you dislike about it now? Does the name just not suit her? I would at least give it a little longer, maybe another month. As I said, I’m at the three-month mark myself and am feeling a lot more settled 
Obviously we’re all different, so I don’t mean to assume that your experience is the same as mine, but I would definitely wait a bit longer before you decide. She doesn’t know her name right now anyway, so you’ve still got time!
p.s. [name]Do[/name] you mind sharing the name you chose?
The name is [name]Jacqueline[/name]. To be perfectly honest, I have no idea how we arrived at this name. I normally like shorter, simpler names but ti seemed all the nice ones are in the top 20 and I wanted to avoid that. So then, it just spiraled out of control and at the hospital it was all very last minute…
I guess it’s just a big name for a little baby and it doesn’t fit, but she won’t be a baby forever. I am trying to talk myself into liking it more, but on the other hand, I don’t want to regret not changing in 10 years.
Thanks for your reply. 
I love the name [name]Jacqueline[/name]. But if you really don’t like it, you should probably change it now. In the next month, try calling your baby some other names and see what is sticking. It would be awful to change her name and then not like her new name.
When we had our first baby who was a boy, we named him [name]Peter[/name]. Like most infants, he looked like a little wrinkled elf baby and did not look like his name. We called him [name]Baba[/name] most of the time for the first year or two. He grew into his name [name]Peter[/name] eventually. Actually my [name]MIL[/name] got really mad at us one day because we were always calling him [name]Baba[/name] and never calling him [name]Peter[/name]. She sharply said, “He won’t know what his name is!” Maybe your little daughter will grow into her name [name]Jacqueline[/name].
Tell us posters some names you like and we can help you think of some ideas. I love the names [name]Beatrix[/name], [name]Georgia[/name], [name]Flora[/name], and [name]Iris[/name]. And a whole bunch more!
My mum is named [name]Jacqueline[/name] so I do like it but I can see what you mean, it’s hard to imagine it on a baby, I always tended to think of it as a lady’s name But it is very pretty and she will grow into it
[name]How[/name] about nicknames? There are probably some lovely nicknames you might like better for her than [name]Jacqueline[/name]? Or does she have a middle name you would prefer her to go by? I’m sure all of the fabulous ladies here will come up with the [name]Jacqueline[/name] nicknames, pregnancy has turned my brain to mush and I cannot for the life of me think of one!
However, if you really think you made the wrong choice, go ahead and change it, there’s no shame in that Or you could give her a middle name if she doesn’t have one and have her go by that?
[name]Gracie[/name]
[name]Hi[/name] there,
I agree with everything already said, and think it’s great that you came to this realization sooner, rather than later. I actually know a woman who changed her infant’s name because it sounded too much like her elder daughter’s name, and she wasy beyond relieved once the change became official.
What other names were you considering? Nameberry posters are great at coming up with less popular alternatives to popular names!
Everything will work out!
I think [name]Jacqueline[/name] is a beautiful name, as a matter of fact it is one of my favorites. An elegant classic that is well known but not popular. However if you really are unhappy with it then I think you should change it and imo there is nothing wrong with doing so. [name]Just[/name] make sure that you change it to something you really love so you don’t have any regrets this time. Best wishes with your decision!
[name]Do[/name] you call her [name]Jackie[/name] now? That seems more fitting for a child… I think jaqueline is beautiful!
What is her middle name? You could call her by her middle?
Thank you for all the replies! I still can’t decide which way to go. I don’t love [name]Jacqueline[/name], but I can’t find a new name I love either. I do call her [name]Jackie[/name] or Jaqs at the moment, but am open to any other nicknames. I usually like simpler, 2 syllable names and am going through the namberry lists all week trying to find a new name…i think i’m just too picky!
What about just calling her Jaque or [name]Jack[/name]?
Also, middle name?
I think [name]Jacqueline[/name] is a gorgeous name, by the way, and if not for my own name, [name]Jill[/name], I’d love to have a little [name]Jackie[/name].
Some simple names with two syllables, many of which would sound lovely with [name]Jacqueline[/name] in the middle…
[name]Anna[/name]
[name]Alice[/name]
[name]Cora[/name]
[name]Camille[/name]
[name]Charlotte[/name]
[name]Calla[/name]
[name]Daphne[/name]
[name]Daisy[/name]
[name]Eva[/name]
[name]Esme[/name] (EZ-may)
[name]Frances[/name]
[name]Flora[/name]
[name]Gemma[/name] (jem-ma)
[name]Georgia[/name]
[name]Helen[/name]
[name]Hazel[/name]
[name]Iris[/name]
[name]Isla[/name]
[name]Ivy[/name]
[name]Lila[/name]
[name]Lucy[/name]
[name]Laura[/name]
[name]Mabel[/name]
[name]Nora[/name]
[name]Phoebe[/name]
[name]Ruby[/name]
[name]Stella[/name]
[name]Simone[/name]
[name]Scarlett[/name]
[name]Sarah[/name]
[name]Tessa[/name]
[name]Willa[/name]
Good luck!
I know someone who changed their baby’s name for the same reasons you did and she couldn’t be happier. So, go for it! There should be no shame in changing your child’s name to something you love. I encourage you to do so. By the way, the lady changed it to [name]Caitlin[/name]. It is a gorgeous name with the classic Irish spelling, it is simple and two-syllables, elegant, can be shortened to [name]Cait[/name] or [name]Caity[/name] if so desired (although they have always called her [name]Caitlin[/name]), and it has a beautiful meaning. So many people always remark on how beautiful the child’s name is for her.
Blessings to you! I’ll say a prayer for you. Change it and enjoy this wonderful time with your baby! [name]Cherish[/name] every moment.
thanks for all your suggestions! i actually like most of them, especially, [name]Calla[/name], [name]Georgia[/name], [name]Lucy[/name], [name]Stella[/name], [name]Frances[/name] and [name]Willa[/name]. i am still debating what to do…have been trying out different names on the baby to see which one fits her and so far, it’s only been making things more difficult! i’m almost leaning towards keeping it [name]Jacqueline[/name] (nn [name]Jackie[/name] or Jacs or maybe [name]Jax[/name]).
thanks again for all the replies! i think i am beginning to like the name more and maybe she’ll be happy with it when she gets older. i’m sure it’ll be a struggle in kindergarten though…good luck spelling that!
You’re welcome! I think it’s great that you’re warming up to [name]Jacqueline[/name]. I think it’s such an elegant name, and I actually know of 4 little Jacquelines, two of whom go by their full name.
It’s only one letter longer than [name]Elizabeth[/name], and I know quite a few little Elizabeths who had no trouble learning how to spell their name.
Are you happy with her middle name?
Best wishes to you!
I love the name [name]Jacqueline[/name] and would consider using it myself. So elegant! [name]Love[/name] the nn [name]Jackie[/name]!
[name]Jacqueline[/name] is pretty and it would be difficult changing it now as all friends and family have associated that name with her. In my class there is a gorgeous girl called [name]Jacqueline[/name] who is 8. She goes by [name]Jacqui[/name] and it’s so cute.
In my opinion I would leave her name as is and use a nn.
I’m thinking maybe ‘[name]Jem[/name]’, ‘[name]Jac[/name]’, ‘[name]Jacqui[/name]’, ‘[name]Eli[/name]’/’[name]Ellie[/name]’
[name]Don[/name]'t worry about it! No doubt she is a simply adorable baby and will grow into whatever name you choose to call her.
What about just shortening the name? My sister’s name is [name]Jaclyn[/name]…and we also call her [name]Jackie[/name] and [name]Jack[/name]. I love it. It’s different and I don’t know anyone else that has that name. It may be a little easier for you to adapt to if it is shorter and you wouldn’t have to explain it to anyone. [name]Just[/name] food for thought. I am having an awful time finding a name! best of luck!!!
I love the name and you could just call her [name]Jackie[/name]! I think its very pretty!
Good luck!
~[name]Bree[/name]
I think the name you picked is a beautiful name. The nicknames [name]Jack[/name], [name]Jackie[/name], and Lynie are all very cute.
I think Jaqs is adorable and well suited to a child.