Sibset... Cute or Boring??

My simple opinion is don't listen to other people. And don't tell anyone the name until the baby is born. By that time most people won't have the balls to give their opinion if they don't like the name you picked out.

If you really want my honest opinion on the "sibset", no it's not boring. (Although at least 2 of those names have been very popular within the last 5-10 years.) But don't listen to me:)

I love those names, my daughters middle name is Grace, and I really like the name Ava. They are not boring, they are soft, feminine, classy names.

Your names are all fine and lovely.

My opinion is when they are THEIR kids, others can have a say! Since they are YOUR kids, you get to decide. You're the mom. And the dad.

And frankly, I'm juuuuuust about up to the eyeballs with the odd names out there. It's like changing the spelling just for the sake of a difference--any difference. I mean Stephyn or Stepahnye is still Stephen or Stephanie!!!

Classic, timeless, elegant. Not boring.

The names you've chosen are beautiful and CLASSIC. They are never going to to out of style.

Cutesy, flavor of the month names that you can't spell or pronounce go out so quickly. And children get picked on for having strange, trendy, names. Besides, who wants a name that sounds trendy, but is so common? Traditional names are so much better. You never have to worry about your child getting beat up or your boys being told "that's a GIRLY name!"

Luck!

That was really rude of your family to say such a thing.

I think the names you have picked out are classic and classy. Congratulations on your fourth!

I think your names are beautiful. My daughters middle name is Grace, and I absolutely love that name. Don't worry about what other people say, just go with what sounds good to you.

When I was pregnant with my son, we told everyone that we had 2 names we liked but we couldn't decide which one we were going to use. The names were Tyler and Xavier. My side of the family liked Tyler and said that Xavier sounded too "Mexican". My husbands side of the family liked Xavier and said that Tyler sounded too "White". We just went with what we liked and didn't worry about other people's opinions. Our son's name is Tyler Xavier, and his name fits him perfectly. We call him T-Rex for short :)

Cute! I love classy names all of which you have picked. 5 out of your 6 names (first and mn) were on my "lists" when my two girls were born. Lucy was my favorite name for a long time, but our oldest daughter has a longer name that can be shortened and we wanted similar for our second daughter and my husband HATED Lulu, which I LOVE.

If it's boring than so am I. I love classic, graceful names that can be adorable as children and respected as adults. Both of my girls have classic names that I just love, Madelyn and Amelia.

Love those names! And our son's name is Benjamin. It's not boring ... it's classic.

Maybe they're just so used to the made-up names popular today? I'm like you and go for the classics.

Opinions are like a--holes.....(sure you've heard the saying) Some people just don't know how to keep theirs to themselves. As long as you are happy with the names, that's all that matters. I chose the names Victoria Rose and Brennan for my twin girls. I just couldn't come up with a name I liked for Brens middle name. Her NICU nurse that was on duty the first time I got to see them (36 hours later due to my health complications) asked what I was naming them. She suggested my name as Brennans middle name and I liked it, so she is Brennan E.. I love both my girls names, but my friend of 26 years was upset! She said she was expecting really unusual names like the ones we had talked about when we were young. I have really outgrown wanting to use Aurora Layotay (Dawn Prairie Flower in the Sioux language) or Cheyenne Autumn (have two students named that). I do still like the boy names of Talon Creek and Galean Hawk, but we arent having any more so it doesn't matter. (probably would n't use Galean anyway- don't want him called Gay all his life)
Anyway, I was a little irritated that she was upset. She stole my favorite names from when we were young. I wouldn't use them now anyway as they became quite popular and I liked them when there were no kids with those names. (She named her son Dakota when we were 16- I would have named a girls that. She named her daughter Cheyenne when we were in our 20's) I never said a word as I figured that whatever name she chose was up to her so I though she should have kept her opinion to herself just as I feel your family should have kept silent.

Personally, I love your choices. It seems odd to me that anyone would make assumptions about what you'd choose to name your child, based on how your parents named you. That was their choice, not yours. Embrace your choices (and your children!) - I'm sure they're equally great! :D

I love the names you gave your daughters, and I love Carly and especially Lucy for the new baby. I also love Benjamin, (the name I gave my baby, born in March) Alexander (hubby's name, middle name of older son) and Maximilian.
I think that I have the same naming style that you do, classic names that will serve well for a child or adult and won't be confusing to spell or pronounce.
Bottom line though, choose names that you love and don't worry about what everyone else says.

I love all your names. I like names that are traditional. I am all for different names, but I don't like when people pick them just for the sake of being different. And, especially, I don't like when people spell common names weird, to make them seem different. just makes it annoying for the kid in my opinion! i think your children will all appreciate their names!

i did notice something though...all your girl names are ones that are less likely to be shortened, while the boy names your picked are all very likely to be shortened to ben, max or alex. just an observation, i'm sure you've thought about this!

They are beautiful names... I like the choices for you 4th as well. This is all so subjective... I wouldn't worry about it too much; I don't think your family is being very fair...

Um... your mom is "Margaret" and your sister is "Paige". Pretty names, but not exactly exotic!

I love your children's names and love that they have family names as middle names. My son is John David (two family names) and the simplicity and meaning is what we love!

Not boring- classic and phonetic! They will aprreciate it later when they are applying for jobs and don't constantly have to "spell that, please?"

Everyone always has such an opinion about things like this and really all it does to express these opinions is stir the pot - Honestly what good did it do anyone to come out and say that your kids names are boring? I think they are very sweet names and there is nothing wrong with them. Whos to say that even if you went completely out of left field and named number 4 something that no one has heard of that you wouldnt then hear, Oh I dont like that name, or wow is this kid ever gonna get a complex because their siblings have 'normal' names and they dont, or even I dont think you should have spelled it that way. We are expecting baby number 2 in Feb and again just like our first we are keeping the name to ourselves until the baby is born and we can introduce him or her properly and if someone doesnt like the name we chose thats just too bad and we ask that they keep their negative comments to themselves.
Sorry they put you through this. I think your name choices are just fine
Good Luck and congrats

I think they are lovely names and frankly I think that some people go too far the "unique" path and end up with names no one can pronounce or spell that follow kids through their lives unless they change them.

My DD has a very classic name. Happens to have family connotations, but I did not go with some of the names I considered because if I couldn't pronounce or spell them, no one else would, either. I wanted to give her a name to grow that wouldn't burden her. I think we achieved that.

If they don't like your names, I hope they never say so to the child. I also hope they get over it whenever little Wendy or Benjamin is born. By the way, I don't think Maximilian, for example, is very typical.

You know, maybe it is they who are disappointed and feel like maybe you don't like their names. Sometimes what people say is a reflection of how THEY feel.

I love your names! I do not care for trendy, made up names at all. Most of the time it seems like the parents deperately wanted to sound classy but fell far short of the mark. Your children will thank you someday! I will say that your name is unusual, but it sounds sophisticated -like someone's maiden name or something that their mother decided to use.

Mine are way boring-er then yours.
James Joseph
Daniel Patrick
Margaret Katharine

(As common as they are, it's unusual for any of them to meet another James Daniel or Margaret their own age, go figure!)

Name your kids what YOU like.

:)

This sounds much more like an "us vs. them" thing and not much to do with your children's names...

Your kids names, and your new choices, are pretty and classic!

I love the names you've chosen!! Classic, beautiful.

Everyone will always have an opinion. I wouldn't really get offended, though, because I'm sure they're not intending any hurt by giving their opinion. With my first kid, whenever someone asked I gave a list of 5 names that were on our list...with my second, we didn't tell anyone anything. I didn't want to hear any negativity about the name that I was most in love with (which happens to be my great-grandmother's name, so I know it's nothing modern or trendy). If you and your husband are in agreement, that's all that really matters.

And think of it this way: whatever you name your child will have to stick with them when they're 85 years old. Is "Tiger Lily" or "Storm" a name you'd want when you're an old lady?! :) Or is there a lawyer or doctor named Shanaynay? Not likely!

Another vote for classic names!

BTW -- my naming advice is to consider the pencil and license plate test. When children are between 5 and 10, they'll CRAVE pencils with his or her own name on it -- or a small license plate that he or she can attach to a bike. Every store you go in, your little one will check out the racks. Just wait.

When we were kids, I could have a license plate and thought I was just all that and a bag of chips. My sister, whose name is lovely but a little unconventional at the time, had to settle for buying two and attaching them together -- and it still wasn't the correct spelling. She's always disliked her name and STILL looks for off-the-shelf name tag type stuff (and she's in her 40s!).

C.,

Yes, your name is unique but so are your girl's. Each fit them just as yours fits you. Family names are a great thing and adding them to the middle doesn't mean you are "conforming" to anything. It is what you and your husband like, regardless of what his family or your family think. It's not their child. By the way, I like Lyla. Just say all the kids names together and it flows better than Lucy. Grace, Brooke, Ava and Lyla. I like all the boy's names! Good Luck!!

C.

classic not boring. They would say you were weird if you went the other way probably! Some people are never happy with anything you do =)

I agree you were doing them a favor with simple names that are easier to pronounce and spell.

With that, who's family name can you use for Lyla/Lucy's middle name now? And have you considered Lana? I think that would go best with your other three girls' names, or Jane or Eliza..not to confuse you more, but maybe you'll like one of them and didn't think about it!

P. S. I'm totally not one of those people to go with a "theme" when it comes to naming siblings, but I did happen to notice that your first two girls' names end in E, so I think I'd go with a name ending in A to match Ava...just a thought!

Hi, first off - you are a great Mom!!! I know these things!! :)
Secondly, I think all of your children's names are beautiful. It is funny because I always say that as long as you can find your child's name on a mug or a keychain, it is perfect! ha!!! (Not to discredit any of the "differen't Names that other people have - it just wouldn't be for me)! ha!!!
If you have a girl, then great - won't have to spend money on boy toys...and if you are blessed with a boy, then congrats... Happy and Healthy I say. I love all the names, but Maximilian is awesome...MAX...such a strong name! :)
Have a great day my dear!
M.

I love your kids' names! I too, like classic names. My boys are Kyle Michael, Sean Matthew, and Caleb Owen. When I picked their names, I tried to go with something that was classic, but not completely common. I also wanted names that would suit them into adulthood. Margaret was one of my picks if we ever had a girl and I LOVE Benjamin, but unfortunately, I can't use that with our last name (think Robert Robertson!). Good luck and you should tell your family that it's your child and they should mind their own business!

What?!
The names you've chosen are lovely. But who cares what I think - it's YOUR choice!
I really hope they didn't say your children's names are boring within their hearing. That's not particularly sensitive. In fact, it's rude.
Your children's names are not meant to entertain others - they are not chosen for their benefit. You should do what feels good to you. There are no prizes for 'best', 'most quirky' name. You are naming a human being.
Too late now, but this is why some people don't share a name till the baby is born (we didn't), because folks are just too opinionated, and can poison the well. I'm sorry you're having to deal with this - I would honestly try not to even think about it. With 3 kids and being pregnant, you have other more important things to dwell on.
Peace to you.

Actually before i read your question i thought i like all of those names and i don't like a lot of names. your daughters names are adorable. you cannot worry about what anyone else thinks. i also think it is a wonderful honor to have a middle name be someone else in the family's name. it gives it meaning and makes it special.

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Actually before i read your question i thought i like all of those names and i don't like a lot of names. your daughters names are adorable. you cannot worry about what anyone else thinks. i also think it is a wonderful honor to have a middle name be someone else in the family's name. it gives it meaning and makes it special.

I think the first names are very popular right now, and there will probably be lots of girls named Ava, Brooke, and Grace out there. However, they are classics, and I still like them [not that it matters what I think], and the fact that you made their middle names special is great, too.
PS I like Wendy and Lucy too!

You should ignore those rude comments and trust yourself when it comes to naming your children. It's such a personal choice- there will never be a name that every single person agrees on. Your children's names are beautiful btw!

I think I may have the answer. As soon as someone offers to pay for college for your dear baby, they can have naming rights. Until then, they will have to zip it...naming rights are yours!

BTW...classic names. No one will ever misspell them or mispronounce them.

Your children your names. I like them. But it really doesn't matter what others think. I am a teacher and I have had some names in my classes over the years and I appreciate names I can look and and pronounce without a problem. Some of the creative names that parents give cause a problem when children get older and the name is no longer cute. Stick with what you and your husband are doing. They are your children and let your siblings name their children what ever they want.

I absolutely LOVE all the names you have chosen! You are doing your children a favor by giving them such classic and beautiful names. Lucy is my favorite of the new girl names and then Wendy. Carly doesn't seem to fit with the others (not that you have to "fit") but it is very cute. The boy names are wonderful, too. Keep us posted and I would love to hear the middle names!

love them, don't listen to those grumpy pants.

you have sooo many replies so just wanted to say I love the names you picked. sweet and classic! good luck to you, have faith in yourself and trust your gut!

I think the names of your current children are great and I also think all the names you have picked out are great too!

I think you should be offended!

I prefer names that have a meaning, not made up names (and believe me, I know plenty of people who are sick to death of repeating their name and spelling it over and over - and never being able to find anything with their own name on it).

You go girl, you have a great thing going!

I like the more unusual names myself. My name is common, but my DH's is Ramsey and since we both like the unusual (but easy for someone to look at the name and figure it out - I was a sub for 4 yrs and couldn't figure out a lot of kid's names) we chose Calli for our DD. We both love California and she really, really is a "California Girl" living in the Midwest. We used my middle name and it's traditional and passed down through many generations, but if we had a boy, his middle name was going to be Ramsey.

I really like your name and how it's spelled, but readable. But you are the mom and you and your husband have to decide what makes you the happiest.

Thank you for being sensible with the names you've given your kids! I think they are great and I like the names you've picked out for your 4th - and congrats! I think it is ridiculous some of the names that people give their kids - names that will need constant correction or help with pronunciation for the rest of their lives. Even just today, at work I was asked to locate a person and her name is "K'nicole." It's Nicole with a silent K - like knuckle. Talk about silly!!!! And I've seen Searrah - pronounced the same as Sara. Augh!! Anyway, I wouldn't let anyone say anything negative about the choices you've made. And for the record, I vote for Lucy or Max (too cute!!).

I like more traditional names. There are so many odd names out there. You should name your children whatever you want. i told my mom this morning that I was thinking of naming our daughter Nora Margaret Amelia (my mom's name is margaret) and she said nora sounded like a name of an overweight old woman. But I like that name anyway! and so does my husband.

I think your daughters' names are absolutely beautiful! They all go together and are very elegant. You've done a wonderful job naming your girls. I don't like weird, unique names that end up out of style in a few years. The three names you've chosen so far have always been on the top of my list for baby names so I'm sure you'll do just fine naming your fourth!

Don't know why people have to be so opinionated...especially on a name that you've already chosen. Quite frankly, it's RUDE!

Wow. Sometimes people think they are being so helpful when they are really being so rude and overstepping their boundaries. The names you and your husband chose for your children are meaningful and beautiful to you all. That's all that counts. Your family sounds jealous for some reason and I have no idea why as you honored your mother by using her name as a mn for one of your daughters.
I know what I'd do to fix their wagon. I'd call one of them up and say, "I thought about what you said, and decided you are probably right. We need to be more creative in the names we consider." Then I'd come up with the most gosh awful, weird names I could think of. (like Geisha or King or something like that) Then I'd sit back and admire my handy work as they burn up the phone lines and spin in circles.

I don't think your names are boring. They may not be uncommon, but there is nothing wrong with normal names! Why would it be conforming to your husband's family, if you are the only one with an unusual name? You gave your kids names that many people are giving their kids, you aren't conforming to his family but fitting in with society in general. Having an unusual name does not require you to provide them for your kids. Your name was your mother's choice. You are the mother now. Nothing wrong with your selections

I think that the names you have chosen are beautiful. When I was expecting my husband and I wouldn't tell anyone the names we had chosen because people are so unthoughtful when they give you "feedback" on names you have chosen. It seen that no matter what the name is everyone can think of a reason to say something unpleasant. I don't know why they feel this is necessary.

I don't think that the names that you and your husband have chosen are boring at all. I won't tell you why I like them because it doesn't matter. What matters is that you and your husband like them.

D.

I love the names you have chosen. Classic. Cannot go wrong. I also
love the names you have picked for the new baby. You are doing them
a great service by giving them such beautiful names. Do not let anyone
tell you differently. Congratulations on #4.