I picked the name [name_f]Acelynn[/name_f] [name_f]Aloe[/name_f] (two first names) out for my baby girl back in [name_m]March[/name_m] and I love it a lot but my family does not like it and it doesn’t get good reactions from strangers so I’m not sure. [name_f]My[/name_f] boyfriend doesn’t love it as much as I do but him saying he won’t let me name a boy makes me think he also doesn’t think it’s that great. I’m not sure what to do or if I’m just being paranoid.
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I love the alliteration of the two A names. However, both names are quite unknown. [name_f][/name_f] You might consider changing them to names that are similar, but more recognizable.
[name_f][/name_f]something like…..
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Ashlynn[/name_f] [name_f]Ayla[/name_f], [name_f]Arlynn[/name_f] [name_f]Orla[/name_f] or [name_f]Adalyn[/name_f] [name_m]Arlo[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Hope[/name_f] this was helpful. [name_f][/name_f] Good luck with your decision.
I think [name_f]Acelynn[/name_f] [name_f]Aloe[/name_f] is gorgeous!!
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In the end, your baby’s name is up to you and your partner. What family, friends, or strangers think is not important. It’s not their baby. However, if my partner didn’t love a name, then I wouldn’t use it, because us loving names equally is really important to me.
[name_f][/name_f]I agree with @diane921[name_f][/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]- both names are uncommon and trendy, which is probably why they get a negative reaction. You could try similar but more familiar names, or switch just one so that the combination doesn’t sound as “extra”.
[name_f][/name_f]Are their other names that you like?
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[name_m]Welcome[/name_m] to Nameberry!
[name_f][/name_f]You don’t have to choose a name that everyone loves (that’s impossible), but if most people seem confused or negative, ask yourself if that’s going to bother you every time someone hears it for the first time. If you’re someone who won’t care [name_f][/name_f]— great! If you think it will wear you down, it might be worth considering something with a similar style that gets better reception.
[name_f][/name_f]Additionally, since naming is a joint decision, the fact that your boyfriend isn’t all-in matters. If it’s not one of his favorites, you might face ongoing issues, and you want a name you both feel proud of introducing for the rest of your lives!
[name_f][/name_f]Were there other names on your list?
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Do you mean your daughter was born in March and you already have her, or you picked the name back in March and are questioning your decision closer to her arrival?
If you haven’t had her yet, my honest opinion is that Acelynn would likely get a lot of misspellings and possibly even mispronunciations through her life. It’s not a terrible name, but I’m not sure it’s the most wearable? I would pronounce it how it’s spelled, but I could see others calling her AS-a-lyn or AY-sa-lyn instead of Ace-lynn.
If you’ve already had her, that makes it trickier, but if she’s at most 6-7 months old, I still think you could change if you want to.
To offer alternatives, what about Azalea or Athena? Not names that you hear every day but are likely more recognizable. I think even “Icelynn” might be easier.
Lastly I do think two involved parents should have a say in the name (I do think Mom gets the edge in the end, but believe both parents should at least like the name even if they don’t both love it). Does he like any “A” names or anything else unique?
Good luck with whatever you choose!
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Ahhh naming is challenging!
[name_f][/name_f]Firstly was this baby born in [name_m]March[/name_m] or is she due in [name_m]March[/name_m]? Babies do not learn their names until they are six months old so either way you have time to figure it all out.
[name_f][/name_f]So I love when people do not share their baby name before the baby is born (I didn’t do this) as I just feel you can really confirm that name without facing negativity/commentary which can influence your decision. This is your baby so therefore it’s up to you (and your boyfriend) what you decide to name your child. You and your boyfriend’s family have had the opportunity to name their children it’s now your time to shine and choose the name you love!
[name_f][/name_f]Personally this name isn’t my style. I love the alliteration but I prefer names that feel more grounded and classic. The more modern choices I like tend to be word names rather than names of this style. However I appreciate [name_f]Acelynn[/name_f] [name_f]Aloe[/name_f] feels very trendy and cool. Still maybe these could work as alternatives… [name_f]Azalea[/name_f], [name_f]Avalon[/name_f], [name_f]Acacia[/name_f], [name_f]Alethea[/name_f] or [name_f]Athena[/name_f]?
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps
Yea personally i would change it 
I don’t mean to be mean
similar names:
Adalyn
Madelyn
Alice
Jocelyn
Evelyn
Eisley
Autumn
Isla
Taryn
Elora
Arlo
Aria
Harlow
Eira
Alana
Ainsley
Ayla
Aileen
Meadow
Lindley
Lennon
Winter
Calla
Aisling
Rosalyn
Liana
Elowen
Elodie
Rosalie
Lilac
Lavender
Presley
Alora
Summer
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I think if you’re writing here you’re fairly open to changing it? I don’t immediately love the name, because Acelynn reminds me of Iceland and the “slinn” sound in the name doesn’t appeal to me. It’s also a little too trendy and made up to me. I also find it hard to say both names fast. Aloe is sometimes Allo, sometimes Aloi. Tricky!
That said, if I heard it more and someone saying their name was Acelynn nn Ace, I’d go with it! And as other have said, it’s really what you and your BF think about the name and how you feel when saying it. If you’re unsure, it’ll rub off onto your kid. She’s got to feel like you chose the best name ever!
But if you’re both not sure, and if it’s not too late to change (wouldn’t change once baby is over 1 year), I’d go for Acelynn and then just a middle name (so not a double barreled first with both names being modern) and middle name more classic - maybe a family name. I think the two firsts when both so modern and not intuitive is a lot to ask!
Or I’d change Acelynn and keep Aloe as a middle but again not a double first (it’ll trip people and almost all the time they won’t say the Aloe part). Some ideas for new firsts (but not all go with Aloe as a middle):
Marlow, Avery, Ashlyn, Hollis, Cleo, Piper, Avalon, Anwen, Adalyn, Saffron, Meadow, Arwen, Harlow, Anastasia (with nn Ace), Grace (nn Ace), Lacey, Evelyn, Alba, Elowen, Liora, Lilac, Acacia, Anya, Alouette/ Aloette (nn Alo), Alora (nn Alo).
You could use (for some names) Arlow or Arlie instead of Aloe. But if you have Aloe as a middle, you can still use it as a nn. It doesn’t need to be a double first to be used.
Good luck!
[name_m]Welcome[/name_m] to Nameberry!
[name_f][/name_f]Personally the name isn’t for me, but does that really matter? No cause I’m just a random stranger on the internet. If you love it that’s amazing, it only really matters if you and your boyfriend like it! But if your BF isn’t totally sold then i probably wouldn’t do it!
[name_f][/name_f]I hope this helps! 
Thank you! I didn’t share my name until my baby was born my sister was also pregnant and I [name_f][/name_f] was worried she would steal it because it’s so unique. But she had twin daughters and I don’t want to share their names online but they both get a lot of compliments and people usually just say “I haven’t heard that” or something when they hear mine. And I’m glad, but I feel like they don’t mean it as a good thing
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Her middle name is [name_f]Margot[/name_f] which is my mom’s name, and we call her [name_f]Cece[/name_f] which I love. I also want all my kids to have “A” names
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I like [name_f]Avalon[/name_f] and [name_f]Azalea[/name_f], I prefer [name_f]Acasia[/name_f] as a spelling but they’re all pretty. I’m just used to calling my baby [name_f]Cece[/name_f] and no other names fit and let me keep A as her first initial. [name_f]Acasia[/name_f] is one I considered but it doesn’t fit her as well.
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Thank you! She was born [name_m]March[/name_m] 10 and we call her [name_f]Cece[/name_f] so I wanna keep that. [name_f]Azalea[/name_f] is cute but not my favorite for my daughter
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He said he doesnt really like any girl names specifically so I can pick any girl names, but I would like him to love all our kids names
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I just see people have such a different reaction to my nieces names that it makes me feel bad
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I like Alouettte a lot and [name_f]Alba[/name_f], [name_f]Avalon[/name_f] and [name_f]Arlie[/name_f]. I have already considered [name_f]Acasia[/name_f] because we wanna keep [name_f]Cece[/name_f] as her nickname but it doesn’t fit her imo
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I like [name_f]Ainslee[/name_f], [name_f]Apple[/name_f], [name_f]Audrey[/name_f], [name_f]Ashly[/name_f], [name_m]Arrow[/name_m], Arachna, [name_f]Amitee[/name_f], [name_f]Arlyn[/name_f], [name_f]Aeriel[/name_f], [name_f]Adore[/name_f], [name_f]Ailee[/name_f], [name_f]Amber[/name_f], and [name_f]Acasia[/name_f]. [name_f]Acasia[/name_f] and Arachna both work because I can still call her [name_f]Cece[/name_f], but they don’t fit her as much. [name_f]My[/name_f] bf doesn’t really care about girl names he doesn’t like many
I like [name_f]Ainslee[/name_f] bettee as a spelling and i also like [name_f]Aileen[/name_f] and [name_f]Aisling[/name_f] from your list, but her nickname is [name_f]Cece[/name_f] and I feel like I can’t get that from either of these
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I like [name_f]Ainslee[/name_f], [name_f]Apple[/name_f], [name_f]Audrey[/name_f], [name_f]Ashly[/name_f], [name_m]Arrow[/name_m], Arachna, [name_f]Amitee[/name_f], [name_f]Arlyn[/name_f], [name_f]Aeriel[/name_f], [name_f]Adore[/name_f], [name_f]Ailee[/name_f], [name_f]Amber[/name_f], and [name_f]Acasia[/name_f]. [name_f]Acasia[/name_f] and Arachna both work because I can still call her [name_f]Cece[/name_f] but theyre not HER