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Would you choose a name that is the same as your DH's exgirlfriend?

Forum Opinion Poll
YES! who cares- it was ages ago that they dated... 52 48.60%
No -I wouldn't use it 53 49.53%
Other 2 1.87%
 

Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

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JChia
Mom of 2 Princesses

Member since 9/07

2540 total posts

Name:
Jen

Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

There is a name I really really like for DD#2 arriving soon - but when I told DH he said that he has an ex-girlfriend with that name - but it doesn't bother him and he really likes the name too so we could use it. He just told because he thought I should know. He said he dated her for about 6 months - (we've been dating/married for more than 10 years at this point so it was a very long time ago that he dated her)

Would you still want to use the name?

Posted 5/30/11 9:21 AM
 

have2hide
LIF Adolescent

Member since 1/11

555 total posts

Name:

Re: Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

If she was still in contact with him (like 1 of my exes is always at a certain mutual friend's parties..so I see him at least 1x a year) I wouldn't use it.. otherwise I totally would.

Posted 5/30/11 9:52 AM
 

dajc23
My Loves :)

Member since 1/09

4980 total posts

Name:
Dana

Re: Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

I would absolutely use it.
Nicholas was on the top of our boys name list and it's the name of 2 of my very serious ex bfs. DH couldn't care less lol

If you like it, go for it!

Posted 5/30/11 10:00 AM
 

springsandra
Baby girl has a baby brother!

Member since 11/09

7155 total posts

Name:
Sandra

Re: Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

Personally, I wouldn't because I feel like it will always evoke the memory of someone else but I have a bad taste about one of DH's exes. If neither of you cares and you love the name, then go for it. You two are all who matter!

Posted 5/30/11 10:18 AM
 

jamiemarie12
LIF Adult

Member since 10/09

1651 total posts

Name:

Re: Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

It would honestly bother me.

Posted 5/30/11 10:19 AM
 

jax1
Love my baby girl!!!

Member since 3/09

3405 total posts

Name:
Jackie

Re: Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

I dont think I'd use it, but if it doesnt bother you or DH, go for it!

Posted 5/30/11 10:24 AM
 

MrsG72907
Mommy of 2 girls!

Member since 5/10

2046 total posts

Name:

Re: Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

I dont think it wold bother me. Go for it.

Posted 5/30/11 10:27 AM
 

PreshusSmurf
So in love with my little guys

Member since 1/07

2963 total posts

Name:
Jess

Re: Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

My personal preference is to avoid names of exes if at all possible. I'd probably not use it.

Posted 5/30/11 10:38 AM
 

dazies827
expecting boy # 3

Member since 9/09

2522 total posts

Name:
Chris

Re: Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

If it doesnt bother you, then use it.

Posted 5/30/11 10:40 AM
 

LotsaLuv
Us

Member since 6/10

4094 total posts

Name:
F

Re: Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

For me it would depend on how long they dated. My DH was with a girl for 10 years on and off in his younger days, so no I wouldn't use her name, but if it was a relationship that was maybe 1-2 years I wouldn't have a problem

Posted 5/30/11 11:15 AM
 

mommylovesbaby
LIF Infant

Member since 12/10

83 total posts

Name:

Re: Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

I personally wouldn't. It would just bother me of the thoughts of an ex every time we call her name.

Posted 5/30/11 11:24 AM
 

Bearcat
Love my little girls!!! <3

Member since 6/10

10818 total posts

Name:
E

Re: Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

Yes it would bother me... i wouldn't use it.

Posted 5/30/11 12:25 PM
 

tann22
LIF Adult

Member since 6/05

2421 total posts

Name:

Re: Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)



It wouldn't bother me at all.

Posted 5/30/11 2:20 PM
 

JulyMommy2Be
Happy Autumn<3

Member since 12/10

1328 total posts

Name:
Christina

Re: Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

it would bother me, but that's just me. if you both like the name and it doesn't bother either of you, then go for it.

Posted 5/30/11 4:20 PM
 

bettybcafe
Big brother in the making

Member since 7/07

8611 total posts

Name:
M

Re: Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

Posted by PreshusSmurf

My personal preference is to avoid names of exes if at all possible. I'd probably not use it.



I agree. Its funny because DH though of 3 boy names and they were all 3 of my ex's! haha, I told him heck no!

Posted 5/30/11 4:25 PM
 

Erica
LIF Adult

Member since 5/05

11767 total posts

Name:

Re: Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

I think it depends on how common/uncommon the name is.

DH has a very common name - I dated 2 before him. We used his first name as #1's middle name.


If it was uncommon - i think you have to think about it more.

Posted 5/30/11 4:25 PM
 

Deedlebugs
Blessed

Member since 12/05

10281 total posts

Name:
Kiki

Re: Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

We almost named DS the same name as one of my exes. I was with him off and on for years but we both really loved the name so we didn't care.

Posted 5/30/11 8:11 PM
 

MelToddJulia
Love my Family!

Member since 7/05

29064 total posts

Name:
Mel

Re: Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

Posted by mommylovesbaby

I personally wouldn't. It would just bother me of the thoughts of an ex every time we call her name.




ITA!

Posted 5/30/11 8:19 PM
 

JChia
Mom of 2 Princesses

Member since 9/07

2540 total posts

Name:
Jen

Re: Would this bother you? (Name related Poll)

Thanks everyone for your responses - still on the fence - but it is a somewhat popular name - 9 weeks left to decide!

Posted 5/30/11 9:24 PM
 
 

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