opinions please-worried OH

[Little Bump]

We've had bumps name picked since the 12 weeks scan. At a scan at 15+2 we were told that bump was *probably* a blue bump, at the 20 week scan bump was in the most awful position out, they even had me walking around the carpark to try and move things so there was no confirmation, but due to us assuming they must have seen something pretty obvious to mention it at the earlier scan we went with our blue bump and called him Bailey James.

So when we were scanned at 31+3 I nearly dropped off the bed when OH asked if the winkie was still there (joking) and it wasn't I've never seen a face as white as my OH's Luckily he's just as thrilled with our 'new' pink bump!!

So we went back to our original girls name of *Drum Roll*

Sydnee Mae

Now I think that this is really pretty, as does OH, which obviously is the main thing, but peoples reactions are worrying/upsetting us a little to be honest.

The common response is "Oh....right....and it's a girl?"

But we've had people saying she'll be bullied etc etc. I personally don't see it, especially in todays societies names. I look at it as at the end of the day kids can be cruel, and they can pretty much turn any name into a rhyme/shorten it etc and I don't think she'll be particularly targeted.

OH is also worried as we'll have to keep stopping and explaining to everyone that she's a she when they hear her name. I said it shouldn't be a problem if she's wearing pink....but I feel that other people are really putting him off...

So, honest opinions of the name please, and do you see how the name could pose problems? I'm going to show him this thread so that he can read unbiased opinions....

 

[sea-fairy]

Like you say any name could be changed if someone is determined enough to want to whether is something simple or something more unique

personally I think thats a lovely name, I just said it out loud and it rolls off and sounds beautiful

tell you Oh not to be put off by other peoples thoughts and opionions, as for people asking if she is a girl,
When she is dressed all in pink, and someone asks reply no shes a boy and walk off!!

I would have loved to seen his expression when he discovered winkie was no longer part of the baby!!

 

[Becky]

Well I like it!!

If you and your OH like it then ignore people!

 

[Little Bump]

Thanks, that what I said, if someone is going to peek into the pram, see a feminine dressed baby and ask if she's a girl or assume she's a boy then to be honest they don't deserve a correct reply!

A bit like the woman in the supermarket the other day asking if I had a dog...as I struggled getting big sacks into the trolley whilst it kept rolling off....I was probably a bit short tempered as I was struggling, hot and tired, but not in the mood for small talk...I told her no and stalked off.... Well she could have held the trolley still rather than being all 'awww bless, the bump gets in the way.."

I tried various spellings but that way seemed the nicest too....

 

[fran_23]

remember in scream neve campbells character was called sydney..i never even thought of it being a male name..i like it and i like the spelling you have chosen whatever you call your baby someone will have some sort of comment to make but its really no one elses business!!!

 

[Sherlock]

Its both a male and female name. I personally like it for a girl but prefer the spelling Sydney.


This is why we never told people our name choices. It was only when LO arrived and it was a done deal. That way we were not put off of the names we loved by peoples reactions. Once born people react very differntly to a baby name than before they are born.

 

[dannii87]

I love the name and love the spelling. I think it's absolutely fine for a girl and have never heard of a male Sydney/Sydnee!

It doesn't matter what people say. They'll think the same whether baby is here or not so ignore any negative comments. Some people don't have the intelligence (even if they think they have) to realise that if you haven't got anything nice/productive to say, don't say anything at all.

Go for it! I love the name personally. xx

 

[aramintalovegrove]

Its a lovely name and very much dominated as a girls name now.

As others have said if people remark on her being a boy just rise above it, you will probably find its only old folk that would ask...even if her name was Princess girly girl

My son has gorgeous long blonde hair down to his shoulders and is always being refered to as a she. I usually remark, Im sorry who are you talking about? or make it clear that he is MY SON and roll my eyes.

 

[1sttimemum]

Its your bump and you should choose the name, forget other peoples reactions - they dont matter!!!

 

[Steelgoddess]

I love it and think you guys need to decide on the name be happy with it and sod what anyone else thinks, its not like you're calling her Bobby or something? Which can be a unisex name.

Also I have heard Sydney for a male but its spelt Sidney...

 

[LisaJ1986]

I love it. My next door neighbour's granddaughter is called Sydney. Not sure on how they spell it but it's lovely either way.
It's like calling a girl Charlie. People still have issues with this being a girls name but i think it is lovely.
I get alot of "Oh" when i tell people i called my daughter Angel. People just really don't wanna come into the 21st Century.

If the pair of you like it then go for it. My MIL had to get her head round our name. My OH chose it and is so impressed with himself.

It is an absolutely gorgeous name.

 

[jools221181]

I think it's a lovely name

 

[Becky&Willow]

i think it is a lovely name and you shold go with it stuff what others think she is your baby, when people ask what willows name is i get funny looks sometimes but im like well shes my daughter so f off lol

 

[chickadee1976]

I like it, my friend kids are Charlie and Alix which are noth "boys names", they have had no problems.

Cameron is becoming more popular as a girls name now too.

 

[Bexie]

Don' let other peoples opinions bother you, it's your child and you give them a name that you both love.

A word of warning though, even if she is in pink peolpe will still say "oh what a lovely little boy" We had it all the time with our daughter even after telling them her name was Phoebe Bethan!!!!

 

[Noor~ul~Usman]

Like you say any name could be changed if someone is determined enough to want to whether is something simple or something more unique
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tell you Oh not to be put off by other peoples thoughts and opionions, as for people asking if she is a girl,
When she is dressed all in pink, and someone asks reply no shes a boy and walk off!!

Agreed

A friend of mine called her girl Rihannah and dressed her in pink and white frills but she only had a small scrap of hair and people were forever looking into the car seat/carrier and saying "oooh isn't HE nice?" to this long lashed bundle dressed in pink and flowers with a gold locket I crack up just remembering some of the looks she gave them - I was sure a few times she was going to kill them!

 

[widowwadman]

I'd go with the others' advise and choose it if you really like it. Also you can check out this page

http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.co ... idney.html

They have polls about pretty much any name known to mankind where people who've got the name themselves report how it's like to be called that and whether they'd recommend it. Looks like your choice scores quite well, so that should calm your OH, too

 

[~*Leanne*~]

i think its lovely

we will be calling our daughter Ruby and my mum seems to think that if she has ginger hair (OH has it in his family so there is a possibility!) we cannot call it her as she will be called names such as 'Ruby Redhead'

but stuff what people think, if you and your OH like it - go for it

 

[stace914]

i think its an absolutely gorgeous name! almost sounds like my top pic, Sadie-Rae!
i don't think she will be picked on in the school yard. and i love slightly masculin names on girls.
like jaime or drew, ect.