Been having second thoughts about the name we chose for our daughter. We had a really hard time choosing a name & we needed to choose one before we left the hospital so we decided on [name_f]Emilia[/name_f] [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f]. She’s now 3 months old and it’s just never felt like the right name. I feel silly to change it so I keep going back and forth on the idea. I just don’t like the way it sounds anymore and it doesn’t feel like it fits her. We’ve been trying out [name_f]Emma[/name_f] and [name_f]Emmy[/name_f] as a [name_u]Nick[/name_u] name for [name_f]Emilia[/name_f] but I’m just ok with them and feel more attached to the other names we were thinking of naming her.
The other names we had picked out were
[name_f]Juliet[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Sophie[/name_f]
I’m thinking we would change her first name and then either leave [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] as her middle name or change it to [name_f]Belle[/name_f] or [name_f]Emilia[/name_f].
What do you think about a name change at 3 months? What do you think of the other name options? Any tips or suggestions are welcomed thanks!
I think that it’s totally fine to change her name at three months. [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Emilia[/name_f] is adorable, and I think that keeping [name_f]Emilia[/name_f] in the middle name spot might make it an easier transition. [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] [name_f]Emilia[/name_f] is pretty too. Before you change [name_f]Emilia[/name_f] though, have you tried the nns [name_f]Millie[/name_f] or [name_f]Mila[/name_f]? [name_u]Or[/name_u] even [name_f]Ella[/name_f] or [name_f]Lia[/name_f] or [name_f]Ellie[/name_f]?
She has cousins that go by [name_f]Millie[/name_f] and [name_f]Ellie[/name_f] so we didn’t want to use those.
I like [name_f]Mila[/name_f] but hubby isn’t a fan. I like [name_f]Lia[/name_f] too but not in love. [name_f]My[/name_f] husband wanted to name for [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] after his grandmother but we could t agree on it but now I wish I would have because she feels like a [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] to me. I also love [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] and she feels like a baby [name_u]Jules[/name_u] to me too
She’s absolutely gorgeous! Tbh she seems like an Isabella/Bella/Izzy to me. Maybe try calling her by a variation of her middle name (or her whole middle name) and see how that feels.
Another thing to try is to close your eyes, take the deepest breath you’ve ever taken, and see what name comes to mind. [name_m]Worth[/name_m] a shot, right?
I think it’s a good time to change - you know her enough to see more clearly what fits her, and haven’t had to rush the decision. She’s also still young enough that it won’t feel strange/difficult for her to have a new name.
I love the name Juliet - pretty and bright! Natalie feels solid but sweet. Sophie is lovely, classic and sleek. Juliet is my favourite overall, but I think it depends what makes you happiest, what fits her best.
A few similar names: Elise, Caroline, Matilda, Rosalie, Annabel, Genevieve, Hallie, Penelope
I think its fine to change her name if it just isnt right for you.
Personally I think [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] would be absolutely adorable. As would [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Belle[/name_f].
If you dont want to change her name, a nickname might be the way to go. [name_f]Mimi[/name_f] could be a nickname for [name_f]Emilia[/name_f], [name_f]Ila[/name_f] (eye-la) could also work. [name_u]Or[/name_u] you could choose a nickname from her middle, like [name_f]Belle[/name_f], [name_f]Sibby[/name_f], [name_u]Izzy[/name_u], [name_u]Billy[/name_u], [name_f]Libby[/name_f] etc.
And to be honest I know a lot of people who go by nicknames that arent really connected to their given name and that absolutely could work as well.
[name_f]My[/name_f] thoughts are it feels like no actual name seems to fit her. So changing it is literally going to likely become going from one name that doesn’t feel like her to another name that’s not her. This isn’t a post where you’re hitting yourself saying “what was I thinking she clearly is this name and it’s what we want to call her.” It’s you saying no name jumps out and are asking for name suggestions.
So my suggestion is this. Keep with what she has and allow her the time to grow into it. She’s still young!
Anyways firstly I’m so sorry you’re struggling with your naming journey. Naming regret is so challenging honestly naming a child is so challenging so bless you wishing you all the best with figuring this out!
I love [name_f]Emilia[/name_f] [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] I think she’s really pretty however if this name doesn’t work for you and your daughter let’s move on. Honestly there’s nothing wrong with changing her name children do not recognise their name until they are six months old so I would recommend changing her name before she hits that mark.
I like the idea of [name_f]Emilia[/name_f] as her middle name. Ultimately that’s her first name so it feels like a more natural transgression to move [name_f]Emilia[/name_f] to the middle name slot. Would you consider having two middle names? [name_f]Emilia[/name_f] [name_f]Belle[/name_f] would be a very set pretty of middle names. However if you feel that you want to completely scrap [name_f]Emilia[/name_f] [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] then I would just go for it. There’s no need for you to hang onto them just because you originally chose those names you know it’s okay to start again! I think sometimes you can feel a strange loyalty to the original name so just allow yourself to let go of them if they don’t work for your beautiful girl.
I love [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] for your little one! She feels like a [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] to you, your husband loves her and she honours your husband’a grandmother which is wonderful. I think [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] would be a beautiful middle name for [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]. Honestly [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] would be stunning. I also really like [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] maybe try practising which name works best for your girl. Refer to her as [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] for a couple of days test drive the name and then do the same for [name_f]Juliet[/name_f]. However I am rooting for [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]
If I waited until my son was three months old to name him, I probably would have gone with “Monster.” I’m off the opinion that you loved [name_f]Emilia[/name_f] [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] enough to choose it initially, and it’s a great name, so stick with it and start coming up with names for your next baby.
She looks like a [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]. [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Emilia[/name_f] is so precious. I would change it now or you will regret it later.
Perhaps one more try with [name_f]Emilia[/name_f] for the nickname Lia… She looks like a [name_f]Lia[/name_f] to me But I also support changing the name, if that feels best!
I like [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Emilia[/name_f] a lot! We were thinking of [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] with the nick name [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]. What about [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] [name_f]Emilia[/name_f]? [name_u]Or[/name_u] [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] [name_f]Emilia[/name_f] [name_f]Belle[/name_f]?
I would only change it if you have a name you’re sure of, like you absolutely want to name her that, but looking for another name now feels like you could be just as hesitant about your second choice in another three months.
I honestly think any kid will grow into any name and that you will grow to like the name more than anything because it’s the name of your kid.
thanks!
wishing you all the best with figuring this out!
But I also support changing the name, if that feels best!