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| Mon, 08-23-2004 - 12:56pm |
When my husband & I got married, we talked about the future and kids and what we wanted to name kids. He said that he had no problems with Lucy Eleanor for a daughter's name. We found out not too long ago that we are having a baby. I obviously still like Lucy Eleanor if it's a girl, and so does he.
The problem is our moms. My mother, even though we talked about it in the past and she said that it's a nice way to honor them both, now says that the name is "too old sounding." And my mother-in-law has outright said that she hates it and that she'll be after us the whole pregnancy to change our minds.
Is Lucy Eleanor way too old sounding of a name? (I keep thinking that Lucy has come back to popularity with the character on 7th Heaven...) So far no one has complaints with the boy name we picked out, at least: Nicholas Samuel.
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First of all, is your MIL's name Marie (Everybody Loves Raymond)
Tell her she had her chance to name all of her kids, and you don't need any help.
I think the name Lucy is adorable!!
I personally think you should choose a completely independent first name that you both like and then decide on one person to honor with the middle name. there will probably be some hurt feelings no matter which name you go with.
good luck
Now, however, both have grown to love it because they love her. I have had nothing but great feedback on her name over the last 7+ years. She loves her name & is proud of it. And Lucy is another name we have thought about too. But we have Joseph & Henry instead of a Lucy :P
Lucy Eleanor is a beautiful name. It honors your family, so just tell your mom & MIL that the names are not to be talked about. They had their chance, this is yours.
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