So we finally decided on the name [name_m]Walden[/name_m], and thought it would be safe to finally tell family members since I’m 34 weeks pregnant and my daughter came at 37 weeks. I’ve gotten terrible feedback, and a whole lot of guilt for not using my grandfather’s name. But we didn’t find out the gender of our first, and if [name_f]Fern[/name_f] was to be a boy, she would have his name. I feel weird using it now, like it belongs to her in some form. No one really cared for [name_f]Fern[/name_f]'s name either when we announced her name, but I loved it so much nothing would deter me from using it. I’ve had a lot of anxiety about naming this little boy, partially because all my favorite names are either too popular or because we have a terrible last name to work with that eliminates my absolute favorites. And I can’t seem to absolutely love a name as much as [name_f]Fern[/name_f]. Now after telling a few people yesterday, my anxiety levels have gone through the roof. I just want to give him a good name.
If we really like the name, we’re going to use it despite what everyone says. But I guess I just want some reassurance that it is not a terrible name. Or maybe it is, I want to know what others really think of [name_m]Walden[/name_m]. We do have a backup if my crazy pregnant brain has a change of heart, though.
And thanks in advance for dealing with and helping my craziness!
[name_m]Walden[/name_m] is a very nice name. While it isn’t my style, I think it’s a name your son can be proud of that will serve him well. [name_m]Walden[/name_m] [name_u]Francis[/name_u] has a nice flow, too.
I wouldn’t worry about what others think - they will fall in love with the little munchkin as soon as they see him, and will love the name because it is his. If they don’t, then they are not worth bothering with! The most important thing is that you love it - if you do, then use it! You will always regret it if you don’t. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy and when your little one arrives! x
[name_m]Walden[/name_m] is very handsome. [name_f]Fern[/name_f] and [name_m]Walden[/name_m] are adorable together. I am sure you might not have liked some of their choices. They do not need to like yours. [name_m]Walden[/name_m] is the name you love for this little guy, don’t let anyone take that from you.
A lovely name! Handsome and unusual without being weird, absolutely love it! [name_m]Walden[/name_m] will love it too I’m sure and everyone has an opinion on every name so you can only/ should only please yourselves X
Thanks all! It’s nice to come somewhere to hear positive (and sometimes even negative, but refreshingly honest) feedback. I’m feeling better and better about it, even though I announced his name at work tonight and got harassed for naming my son “[name_u]Wally[/name_u].” Then again, they kept offering suggestions of some of my absolute least favorite names throughout my pregnancy. Remembering that has been a good way to keep things in perspective.
walden is precious and a perfect companion to fern. they’ll grow to love it, and if not, learn to keep their traps shut. my conservative, wasp family adjusted to our naming our daughter remember, so i’m confident that your family will adjust to walden. ( : they’ll fall in love with the little lad regardless. promise. congratulations!
[name_m]Don[/name_m]‘t bother too much with what other people think. I dislike all my friends’ name ideas, and I’m sure they dislike mine. It’s really hard to please people. When you go out of the popular zone, you’re bound to get comments. Some people seem to think a child with a more alternative name will immediately be ridiculed.
[name_m]Walden[/name_m] is perfectly fine, maybe not something I’d pick, but definitely not a name I’d consider a ‘what were you thinking’ choice. If you love it go for it! It’s your baby!