vetoed

Well, all of my girls names have been vetoed. Me and my boyfriend had agreed on [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] [name_f]Irene[/name_f] for a girl, but his family HATES that name. It was so perfect because all of the other names I enjoy he was either lukewarm on or outright hated. It also has a strong meaning, which is important to me, yet it is still beautiful.
So, can you guys help me discover another beautiful name with either a powerful meaning or historical weight? The middle name will still be [name_f]Irene[/name_f] (it is to honor my grandmother).

I’m kind of disturbed by your post. I have a question: if you and your boyfriend have found a name that you [name_m]BOTH[/name_m] agree on, why are the family even involved? It’s a decision between the parents, not the family. Does his family have such a strong influence that you’re going to cave in? Stick with [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] and the family will come round when the baby is born.

I have to say we are having the same problem! It’s hard to agree with your partner and every new person you ask an opinion of is another voice. However, I know it feels nice to have the approval of your family when you respect their opinion.
I would either just go with it, it is a beautiful choice. Or pick once more and don’t tell the family until the baby is here.

[name_f]Do[/name_f] you like
[name_f]Catherine[/name_f]
[name_f]Tabitha[/name_f]
[name_f]Florence[/name_f]
[name_f]Annabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Tamsin[/name_f]
[name_f]Camilla[/name_f]

all these vetoed names from my list sue to DH and family :frowning:

Good luck!

THIS is why we didn’t tell anyone what we were going to name our baby until she was born! Give your baby the name YOU want for her.

[name_m]Don[/name_m]'t listen to them. The only people whose opinions matter are the baby’s parents – you guys! Name her the name you both love. [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] is beautiful.

I agree that if you both loved it, then who cares what they think.
[name_f]Sera[/name_f] is so far from crazy that they’ll learn to get over it!

But if you insist

[name_f]Mirabella[/name_f] - means wonderful/marvelous
[name_f]Anastasia[/name_f] - means resurrection
[name_f]Clarissa[/name_f] - means bright and clear
[name_f]Felicity[/name_f] - means happiness and good fortune
[name_f]Renata[/name_f] - means reborn
[name_f]Querida[/name_f] - means beloved
[name_f]Davina[/name_f] - means little dear
[name_f]Persephone[/name_f]
[name_f]Perpetua[/name_f] - perpetual
[name_f]Lucina[/name_f] - means light

Ooh I have an idea! [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] [name_f]Irene[/name_f]! You would regret compromising on a name you love, seriously. The family will warm up to the name! [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] is soo beautiful as well, please don’t let family talk you out of naming your baby what you want. They named their kids, it’s your turn to name yours.

Agreed! [name_m]Don[/name_m]‘t start a precedent where you let other people make your choices for you. My parents didn’t initially like either of my kids’ names. Now they do. Stick to your guns, or find another name you love and don’t tell the family. A few suggestions:

[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Irene[/name_f]
[name_f]Vivienne[/name_f] [name_f]Irene[/name_f]
[name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_f]Irene[/name_f]
[name_f]Laurel[/name_f] [name_f]Irene[/name_f]
[name_f]Amelia[/name_f] [name_f]Irene[/name_f]
[name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_f]Irene[/name_f]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Irene[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] [name_f]Irene[/name_f]

^Took the words right out of my mouth! There were plenty of people that didn’t care for our name choices at first but they’ve either warmed up to it since or they just realized that what we chose to name our children doesn’t really concern them. Also, like someone else mentioned, this is not a precedent you want to set for your long parenting journey ahead.

Ha, yes.

I would literally tell them to piss off. [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f] [name_f]Irene[/name_f] is beautiful.

[name_m]Just[/name_m] a thought- using [name_f]Irene[/name_f] as a first name in the gorgeous form Irini which means PEACE.

Stick with the name you and your boyfriend love! You two are the ones who are having a baby and I’m a firm believer that you do not need other’s approval for your baby name. I personally think the name you two have chosen is lovely. If I had listened to others opinions, my son wouldn’t be named what he is today. Plus, the people who didn’t like his name while I was pregnant, grew to like it over time. For my second baby, I chose to keep the name a secret until the day she was born. :slight_smile: