Did you get family input on what to name your baby?

Hell no, I wouldn’t let them help!

We’re not telling anyone the name we picked until our child arrives. It saves us from having to listen to anyone’s opinion of it.

The father and I each picked five names for our sex(b4 we knew we were having a girl). What ever names he didn't like I threw out and vice versa until we had one name each. Once we knew the sex the name came easy. It was already picked. I didn't give my family any say, just the father and I. We did let them know though.

Babycenter.com has a name poll you can send to friends and family. You put the names you like and send it to them. The name with the highest likes can be the one you go with. That seems helpful, especially since your families are already involved. Good luck with your decision.

I had almost the same problem. My husbands parents are strict Catholics and wanted a traditional name chosen from the Bible, where as my parents wanted us to name her after family members of ours. We simply told them that none of us could agree on a name that met both of their standards, so my husband and I just picked a name we liked, and we chose two middle names. Brianna Sarah Nichole Thompson was the full name, and both sides of the family were happy and so were we. So my suggestion is just choose a first name that you and your husband like and use the middle names to make your family happy. Good luck and congrats!

We announced. It's hard enough finding a name that the two of you like without including anyone else. It's one of the fun things about being a parent.

Just say to everyone, thank you very much for their input and thougts. Tell them that you've already chosen but you'll only tell them after the child is born. That will give you a month of peace

We have told some family members the names that we have in mind, but did NOT ask for any suggestions from them whatsoever. Although they have made their share of comments and their own suggestions, we are NOT letting them persuade our decision at all. Name your baby what you and your husband want to name it, not what everyone else does. Trust me, they will all get over it. No matter what the name is, they will love the baby regardless (and they will eventually get used to the name anyway).

Good luck and congratulations!

My first was named after (partly named after), her grandfather. Second child was named after his dad. I figured the third child would be my all up to me, and would not be named after anyone, considering people in our family were starting to recommend their own names. LOL!

It was hard to tell them 'no', but I figured I had to carry the baby for nine months, I wouldn't have it any other way. Her name is unusual, and have not ran into anyone with the same name. I have had family members and friends, play off the name and give it their own twist.

Good Luck with your family!

Well, I don't know what I am having yet, but my boyfriend's father is kinda crazy.

His suggestions:

Boy: John Gotti Jenkins, Bruce Lee Jenkins, Al Capone Jenkins

Girl: Marilyn Monroe Jenkins, Pamela Anderson Jenkins

I told him no way in hell would I name my child any of those names.

The rest of the input on names is better (Delilah being one of the suggestions).

I love the name Elijah! Eli is such a cute, handsome nickname. I like Elijah Douglas better. It flows well. Elijah Dwight has too many "i" sounds in it. Aubrey is a cute name too! I prefer it spelled Aubrie, though. I think it looks more feminine that way. Amena does sound abnormal to me. How about Aubrey/Aubrie Amelia-Niona? That way each person can be honored separately.

We came up with the names on our own, but did run some by family and friends just to get their opinions.

The only major response we got was when we named our second daughter. My FIL didn't exactly think it was the best name, but we didn't pay much attention to his input and went ahead with the name despite his opinion.

No. That was between me and their father. Our babies recieved the names we thought they should have. And if someone didnt like it I would say "Thats why God entrusted this baby to me and not you. If you want to name a baby XXXXX then go have one, no one is stopping you" And I try no to criticize anyones choice of name, either. I named my daughter Rhian (Ryan) Ashlie. No one liked it except for my dad. But now when people see her (10 years later) they say the name fits her perfectly. And it does.

It's ok that you asked for their input. It makes them feel important and part of the process. Remember, it's the parents' decision in the end so just relax and make whatever choice mommy and daddy are most happy with.