What to say when a friend picks an awful name for their baby?

[peg2001]

I'm choosing to say nothing about the name and just provide all the appropriate noises about how beautiful the baby is. . .she really is a cutie! I still can't believe my friend decided to name her "Tallulah James".

Peggy

 

[Minnesota!]

First - I kind of like the name Not too out there anymore (look around - it is up and coming). Second - the name will come to fit the baby. It's no one's place to say a thing, so I think it is best to just go on about beautiful she is!!

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Hmmmm... interesting choice. Is James her middle name?

 

[CookieGVB]

Ask her what nickname they'll be using. I foresee TJ in her future.

 

[peg2001]

Originally posted by TigrLvsPooh
Hmmmm... interesting choice. Is James her middle name?

Yep, James is the middle name. The dad's first name is James.

Peggy

 

[Jenn Lynn]

James is not that unpopular for a girls name these days (first name even.)

I like the name, but after being the 6th Jennifer in my class I am all for origianl names.

 

[Lewski709]

Simply say, that's different.

 

[TigrLvsPooh]

Ok... the Tallulah I can handle, but James as a middle name is just weird. I know people who have given their kids their maiden name as a middle name, which is fine, but that just sounds too masculine for my taste.

 

[danacara]

I think Demi Moore has a daughter named Tallulah? And another one named Rumer?

 

[Jenn Lynn]

Originally posted by danacara
I think Demi Moore has a daughter named Tallulah? And another one named Rumer?

And the third is Scout.

 

[Kimickey]

I personally wouldn't say anything if she is not a close friend. But if she is, I would ask her why?

 

[caitycaity]

no matter how close a friend she was, even if she was family, i would NOT question her choice of names.

i also like the name. james king is a famous model (female). i really like the name tallulah too.

 

[Kimberle]

I agree. I'd keep quiet. I wouldn't "gush" over it, I'd probably say "how nice".

 

[DisneyJules]

A woman my mom knows, just named her daughter "Story." as in a storybook.

 

[zurgswife]

I guess to each his own...I kinda like it...

 

[binny]

I though Talullah was John Travoltas daughter Tallulah Belle?


My friends named their dd Kate Ryan cause the Dads name is Ryan. I think its great!

 

[lilboo]

People have different tastes and visions...I think it's a fine name.

As for 'James'...I understand the father's first name is James but it may also be the maiden name of a grandmother or something like that. Not an uncommon practice in some parts.

 

[scarlett873]

i wouldn't say anything about the name either...it is unusual, but kinda cool...


and john travolta's kids are named Jett and Ella Bleu...

 

[WilmaBud]

I think it's a fine name. I don't care what my friends name their kids. I got to name my own kids - I don't need to have input into anyone else's child's name. BTW, my middle name is "Jaime" (pronounced "Jame"), and I've always loved it.

P.S. I think John Travolta's daughter's name is Ella Blue.

 

[KristaTX]

If the parents ask what I think about a name before the baby is born, I'll give my opinion. But I would never say something negative after the baby has already been born and named. If I didn't like it I'd just try to make neutral comments that sound positive. Kind of like when someone gets a bad haircut .

Krista