1) Receive it with fake politeness 2) Give them a sarcastic and biting reply 3) Grin and bear it, but secretly want to give them the finger 4) Silence. Say nothing and stare them down 5) Tell them where they can go with their silly “advice” 6) Politely tell them “no, thank you” and take the… Read More
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10 Things You (Might) Hear When You Tell Your Family The Chosen Name
1) Oh…That’s an interesting choice… 2) Why didn’t you choose ___ instead? It’s much better! 3) My hairdresser/plumber/yoga teacher has that name! 4) You didn’t choose *insert name of relative here*’s name? S(he) will be crushed! 5) When I have a baby, I wouldn’t name them that… 6) I love it! Can I steal it?… Read More
10 Baby Naming-Related Fights You Will Have With Your Partner
1) The “This Name is Boring” Fight 2) The “This Name is Weird” Fight 3) The “No One Can Pronounce This” Fight 4) The “I Want This Name, Not That One” Fight 5) The “I Am the One Giving Birth, Not You, so I Have Final Say” Fight 6) The “No, I’m Not Naming the… Read More
10 Reasons To Name Your Child Something Unique
1) You can be sure your child will stand out in any crowd 2) It’s unlikely any other child will have the same name 3) Your child will be unforgettable 4) When they’re in class, they will definitely know when the teacher is calling on them 5) Imagine how cool their name tag would look!… Read More
The 10 Stages Of The Baby Naming Journey
1) You start to do your research 2) You make lots and lots of lists 3) You come across some awful names 4) You argue constantly with your partner over name choices 5) You find an interesting name…but no one can pronounce it 6) You realise how hard making a baby name decision really is… Read More
