So as many of you read, I had pretty much decided on the name [name]Elizabeth[/name] [name]Violet[/name]. I still love it. The more I think about it the more I absolutely adore the name [name]Violet[/name]. (I also have a very strong urge to buy any cute purple or violet thing I come across) lol. I love it so much that I decided I like [name]Violet[/name] [name]Elizabeth[/name] better than [name]Elizabeth[/name] [name]Violet[/name], plus I think it flows better. Also baby would have the same initials as my grandpa, which I [name]LOVE[/name]. I brought it up to hubby, and got an absolute no. Not even the kinda ‘no’ that I feel I could talk him into it He did say he was okay with it as a middle name, and I could call her [name]Violet[/name] as much as I want, so I suppose it isn’t so bad… but still… I’m a little bummed [name]Violet[/name] just seems perfect to me. It is a beautiful flower. And the color is so beautiful and serene and natural to me… oh wellll.
(I do still think [name]Elizabeth[/name] [name]Violet[/name] is beautiful though)
[name]Just[/name] wanted to rant for a minute.
anyone else out there have a favorite name nixed? Did you let it go? Would love to hear how you feel about my situation and any other stories
I absolutely love [name]Violet[/name], so I can feel your pain! [name]Violet[/name] [name]Elizabeth[/name] is absolutely gorgeous. [name]Elizabeth[/name] [name]Violet[/name] is still a great compromise, though, and you could still call her [name]Violet[/name]. Or [name]Evie[/name], liked you’d planned earlier. Or whatever.
Sadly, I’m not married (or even in a relationship), so I can’t really feel your pain completely, or even share my own story, but I imagine I will have those same stories in a few years! Maybe ask him why he’s so opposed to [name]Violet[/name] as a FN? [name]Even[/name] if you still can’t use it, maybe you could understand where he’s coming from, at least?
I hear you, I was head over heels with [name]Liza[/name] and got a no way, no [name]Liza[/name], no [name]Eliza[/name], no [name]Elizabeth[/name] nn [name]Liza[/name]…I was crushed but getting over it, there are lots of beautiful options out there and I really don’t want a name my partner hates. If thats the case, its not meant to be. Maybe I’ll have a wonderful golden retriever named [name]Liza[/name] one day (argh maddening! But really, this too will pass! Haha)
The funny part is I have thrown so many names out and even if he disliked them, he wasn’t as determined about it as this time. He said he doesn’t mind the name, he just really doesn’t want it as a first name. I am thankful I still get it in the middle though… I can see myself calling her [name]Elizabeth[/name], [name]Violet[/name], [name]Evie[/name], [name]Liza[/name], and [name]Vi[/name]. [name]Love[/name] them all. My mom has decided she adores [name]Violet[/name] (She likes [name]Elizabeth[/name] too) and has decided it will be baby girls signature color. She wants to buy every violet thing she sees! I think it is sweet though, some people might say its tacky but I love it. She will call the baby [name]Violet[/name], so even if I don’t get it as a first name, it works out I am thankful to find two names I love so much, and I already think of it as HER name <3
My husband just recently nixed [name]Theodore[/name] [name]Ambrose[/name]. I loved everything about that name…I could call him [name]Teddy[/name], I’d get to use [name]Ambrose[/name] (which was nixed as a first name, but I [name]LOVE[/name] [name]LOVE[/name] [name]LOVE[/name] it). What made me upset was that I thought he liked it. I do love what we came up with afterwards, but still, I’m a little bummed.
This is actually the biggest name heartbreak I’ve endured. The only other one was [name]Milo[/name], and that wasn’t my husband that was my family ripping the name to shreds.
That being said it did work out for the best, I am actually growing more excited to use [name]Henrik[/name] [name]Wolfgang[/name], so I’ll have to give my husband credit. And to be really fair, he doesn’t give me any crap about my beloved girl names.
Um yeah, I would totally do that too! I taught a little girl named [name]Azul[/name] ( we were in Mexico, so imagine a little girl named [name]Blue[/name]) and she always wanted to use blue when coloring and with blocks! She loved blue! I think that’s really cute.
I think [name]Violet[/name] sounds lovely, but I could never use it because I watched [name]Willy[/name] Wonka way too many times growing up. That shouldn’t stop you though! I understand how you feel about getting your favorite names vetoed! But I’m glad you both love [name]Elizabeth[/name] [name]Violet[/name]. It sounds so pretty!
Aww what a shame it was vetoed. It’s a bit crushing when your other half completely nixes a name you love. Mine has done it loads, so many he won’t even consider that I’ve always liked. It’s a wonder we agreed on previous names! We’re having a difficult time naming no.3 at the moment!
I’m not a massive fan of the name [name]Violet[/name], but it’s a lovely colour and if you love it at least you can use it in the middle spot instead. I might have to go down that route myself and compromise…
Aw. Did he say why? If he’s going to let you call her [name]Violet[/name] anyway what does it matter if that’s her actual name? [name]How[/name] about you name her [name]Violet[/name] [name]Elizabeth[/name] and he can call her [name]Elizabeth[/name] as much as he wants ;-).
[name]Violet[/name] is a great name, but [name]Elizabeth[/name] has more staying power and less trend. She will probably have friends named [name]Violet[/name], but none named [name]Elizabeth[/name].
I love the name [name]Eleanor[/name] ([name]June[/name]) and cant think of another name i like as much for a potential daughter, but hubbys doesnt like it, i am hopeing when the time comes i could get him to change his mind.
@ ohiom I actually agree, after having a few days to think about it, I agree with keeping [name]Elizabeth[/name] in the fn spot. Its beautiful and classic and sophisticated. It is the best of both worlds having [name]Violet[/name] as a middle name for me. also [name]Elizabeth[/name] sounds better as a fn with our last name than [name]Violet[/name] lol
I love [name]Elizabeth[/name] [name]Violet[/name]… I have a little [name]Mary[/name] [name]Violet[/name] that goes by [name]Violet[/name] sometimes. I love it and I love having the classic first name option as well. Beautiful choice!
He did say he was okay with it as a middle name, and I could call her [name]Violet[/name] as much as I want, so I suppose it isn’t so bad… but still… I’m a little bummed 
[name]Violet[/name] just seems perfect to me. It is a beautiful flower. And the color is so beautiful and serene and natural to me… oh wellll.
My favorite color is purple, and if I’m ever blessed with a little Violet, I’ll be buying all the violet stuff for her, too, haha.