My Mother Hates My Baby Name

my mom got over it as soon as she held her granddaughter. My daughter is her name she was supposed to be Caitlyn, katie ect. But I named her Jade. she is a jem and I would never have changed it. My mom cried when I told her but now 16 years later she loves the name! So do not let you mom dictate what you should name your child. Agnes is beautiful and once she sees her she will agree!

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My mother's name is Agnes and yes she was called Aggie- it rhimes with Maggie. If she were alive she would be 101 yrs old. It is so true what was said about the old generation names. The old names are new to the young mommies. Don't tell anyone what you plan on naming a child. My mother-in law refused to come and see my baby if I named her Natalie.....Because her x-husband....my father-in-law's name was Natalino...........This was after she was born and we came home with her without a name......

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My husband and I picked out names that had meaning (not just names we liked). My daughter is Margaret Irene, her first name comes from the bible, and her middle name is after my grandmother. Our son is Russell Thomas, after a man who was very much like a father to my husband, and his middle name after his best friend who passed away several years ago.

Who's going to say anything about names that have such great meaning behind them? Anyone who's ever questioned why I've chosen the names for my children has always backed down when I've told them the meaning.

Furthermore, I believe giving children names with special meaning behind them helps them "accept" their name if they go through a stage of not liking it. I know I did as a kid, and I've come to really love my name, especially knowing the meaning behind it.

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I think you should keep the name Agnes. It is your daughter. My Mother wanted me to change the my daughter's name, Audrey, because she thought it was too old fashioned. And now that she is 4, her name is the only name in the school, and when we shop in the grocery store....all the old ladies love to here a good old-fashioned name. So, keep your baby name, and let your mother deal with her her grand-daughter's name. I always think about the kids when they get older, when they pick their occupations, when they meet their soul-mates, and how their name impacts them. Agnes is a great name!

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Kenneth
My mother didn't want me to name my now 1 year old son Barack.

Sometimes mothers know best.....like when you want to name your child after failed Marxist presidents.
You should have listenend to Mom.

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Honestly, people need to stop catering to their own wants and those of their parents and grandparents when choosing their child's name. I've seen some children saddled with horrific names because their parents thought is was "different" or "unusual". Parents need to think of the child first and how their name will impact their self image and development.

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Take comfort in knowing you aren't the first expectant mother who has had to deal with meddling family when it comes to the name game. I am currently pregnant and have decided to name my son "Magnus." Everyone in the family hates the name and says it (ironically enough) sounds too much like Agnes. If you love the name that is all that matters, stick to your guns. Your family should support whatever name you choose and you shouldn't feel compelled to change her name simply because your mother doesn't approve. For myself, I will not be losing any sleep over the fact that no one likes the name I've chosen and you shouldn't either!

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Personally, I dislike the name Agnes.
I hate hearing about parents who give their children names that they just love but are actually horrible. They are thinking of themselves, and not their children. This child will have to carry this name for the rest of their life. How would *you* like to introduce yourself to your first grade classmates as Agnes? I know I wouldn't!
Children can be cruel, and I think any child would hate to be saddled with this name.
I agree with an earlier comment that said Agnes sounded "hard". It really does, which is not a positive thing. Remember, mom's almost always know best, and I think she does this time.

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That is the ugliest name ever it sounds like a fat oaf ... ew! DO NOT NAME HER THAT unless you want her to look like shrek

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Things could be MUCH worse!At least you want to name your daughter a name that's been heard of! When discussing names,my father wanted to name me Mavourneen! (it's an Irish name).But my mother refused & wanted to name me Kathleen. So my dad gave in to that.

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I have a friend who's grandchild was just named AVA. I never heard of anyone named AVA before and I love the name. My husband and I planned on naming our son Gabriel, however when we saw him it didn't fit. We named him Patrick. The same thing happened when we had a name picked for our daughter. You'll know when you see your baby. It will be the right name to you. It doesn't matter what others people think. Your the parents, these babies are your and your responsibility. Pray for health and happiness and let the rest roll of you. Best Wishes to You and Yours. Sincerely, Karen

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I love the name Agnes. It's a beautiful name. If it's the name you and your husband like and want to use, that is all that matters. I don't particularly like the name my step daughter picked out for her daughters name. But you know what? She wasn't mine to name, and just because it's a name I don't like, doesn't mean I love her any less. My husband and I just came up with a nickname that was special to us to call her.

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I believe that if you like the name for your little girl, you should name her Agnes. I personally think it's cute. It's not your mother's choice, it is yours and your husbands. That's all you have to remember. I also think that the names Willow, Windsor, Ocean Coral, and Cricket are good names too. But like I already said, its your choice.

thank you. L J

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Hey, what's wrong with "NORMA?"

THAT'S MY NAME, AND NO ONE EVER FORGETS IT.

I do have a distant cousin with the name...Nancy Catherine Saphronia Passion Flower Ellgiberg Mattie Fort.....and they called her, MAGGIE....

Now, put that one on your passport.

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