People are already shortening his name and giving him ridiculous nicknames and I find it rather annoying and insensitive. He isn't even born yet! Any advice on how to politely handle this? Please, only serious answers.
Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys!
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I know what you mean, my sons name is Aidan James and straight away my FIL was calling him AJ which we didn't like so I just straight out firmly said, 'no, his name is Aidan not AJ'. He did it again and I said that same thing and he got the picture. The same was with my nephew William. He was getting called 'Bill' by my SIL's FIL and she did the same and just firmly said no, his name was William or Will for short but not bill or billy.
You just have to be polite but firm and let them know with your tone that its not ok.
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It's not being irrational, but don't get too worked up on this. Any negative emotion will affect your baby.
The solution would be to tell them how you feel, but not in a very serious, angry way.
Just say it lightly and politely. Like "hey, that's not very nice" or "don't call him that. He's not even born and you are already calling him names".
If you don't tell them how you feel, they would think it's alright with you and would go on with it until your baby actually arrives.
Remember, don't be too harsh.
~Christian's mama~
I named my son Christian Jeffrey. My father in law started calling him CJ. I don't mind CJ but until he gets older I want him to know his name, not a nickname. So I just politely told my father in law to call him Christian so he gets used to hearing his name. When he gets a bit older CJ is fine, but hes only 5 months old. What is your baby's name that your getting upset? I completely understand your aggravation though.
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i wouldnt let it bother you, your kid will get nicknamed at school are you going to tell all the kids at school YOU dont like it. Anyway just tell those that say it in front of you that your childs name is actually (whatever the name is) If they continue to do it then make up a nickname for their name, they will soon stop!
Benedict S
Why should you feel annoyed or disturbed ? Manners and politeness are cultivaed, and I cant teach you to say "goodnite" or goodmorning" to a person or say "thank you", cos they have a right to nickname and you reserve the right to deny.... irrational, you are definitely irrationale about a lot of things, and sensitive to what you are not supposed to be sensitive to...... You have to learn to handle situations in an amicable manner, I cant say you are short-tempered or tolerant, cos I do not even know you.....! I am serious about this, and are you?