I think our family will diss name

[star fish]

Okay, our favourite girls name at the moment is Honey.

I know, it's a bit out there, but for some reason we both just love it.

But we have quite traditional families. I think they will be horrible about it.

So I thought if i could canvass opinions here first then i will have heard it all.

thoughts?

 

[mylullaby]

I think it's a really lovely name actually. I don't think it's massively out there. Unusual perhaps in that it's not in the top 100 or whatever, but not completely unheard of/made up, so I say go for it!

My advice would be not to discuss names before the baby is born if you think they'll be sniffed at - or if you do, keep things very vague and nod along with your family's suggestions without mentioning your favourites - then just introduce your baby for the first time using the name you choose.

 

[purpleslurple]

I agree with mylullaby - we didn't tell anyone our chosen names before LO was born - we were team yellow and it was lovely ringing our parents, siblings etc. and saying 'we have a son and he's called Aiden'.

I think once the baby is here people just accept whatever name you've given them and as long as you're happy you shouldn't worry.

Honey is a pretty name.

 

[clarep1905]

I think its a lovely name. My Parents are the same and have pooh poohed most of our names! Its annoying but you have to go with what you love, they will soon get used to it x

 

[mellie_88]

My family generally have quite traditional names. However I had my heart set on a girls name for years (baby is a boy so definitely won't be getting called it.)
When we found out everyone asked if we had ideas and I said yes if its a girl shes being called Marina.
I was expecting funny reactions but they were all ok with it and quite liked it. My moms first response was isn't that the mermaid in stingray. Pretty sure that must have been where I subconsciously got the name from years ago!

I'd tell them but I wouldn't worry about their reactions. Whatever name you choose they will come round to.

 

[MrsW84]

i wouldnt mention it to them they wont say if they dont like it when she is here and called it.,,,,,,,, and if they do they are just rude
btw i love it!

 

[keeptrying14]

We have chosen that for our second name we have gone with Mia honey. So I'm with you I love them name x

 

[Melily24]

As soon as I read the name, I smiled Lovely, lovely name

 

[NightWolf18]

It's a great name. I think with me being a Ryan I tend to like more uncommon names, it's nicer to have your own uniqueness especially during school years. Honey makes me think of Winnie the Pooh and he's cute so cuteness all around on this name choice

 

[Dammit Janet]

I think it's very pretty but I'd worry about her being picked on at school etc. Also I have a bit of a weird issue with names that are also (common) words- must be the way I think But I wouldn't say it was 'out there' or ridiculous or anything! It's cute xx

 

[mustard]

Its a lovely name and one i'm considering. It was by best friends granny's name and she was lovely. My only concern is will it suit a spikey independent teenager / young adult. But I reckon you could get around that by using a middle name or nickname.

 

[sunflower85]

I love it! Lovely different name, beautiful.

 

[kenziebabe]

i really think it's precious actually! what a beautiful name! if i met someone named honey my first impression would probably be kind. it such a sweet name!

 

[SusanH]

I like Honey, not something DH or I would go for but I do think its lovely. If I was you I would just keep it on your list of names and not tell anyone!!! We are in the same boat, we are team yellow so have a boy and girl name picked out. DH is Dutch and we are living in The Netherlands but he love my Irish roots and wants an Irish name for our baby, we have Cillian for a boy and Cliona (http://www.babynamesofireland.com/cliona if you dont know how its pronounced) for a girl and I know that DH's family will turn their noses up esp at the girl's name and my family will prob do it too as we dont Irish names at all in the family. My eldest brother had a similar experience when his 1st was due, they wanted to call him Henry but when his MIL and BIL heard it they really made such a fuss that my bro and SIL chanced their mind.

If Honey is what you and OH are really loving then just go with it!!! When your child is born and the name is on the birth cert it doesn't matter if no one else likes it. xx

 

[Gingerjv]

This name really made me to smile! What a sweet and lovely name If you both like it who cares what your family think? it's your choice for your babdy this is my opinion. I would not change such a lovely name for any other!