When choosing a name for your baby, it's important to pick something that you're not likely to regret in a few years.
But it's also important to pick a name your little one will be proud to be called, or they could end up resenting their moniker later on in life - and potentially you as well for giving it to them.
One woman, who happens to shares her name with an iconic Disney character, claims to know this feeling only too well.
The woman, known only as Ursula, has taken to Reddit's NameNerds forum to reveal her thoughts on her unique name and ask for help in coming up with a nickname to be called instead.
The name Ursula is said to mean 'little bear' and is derived from a form of the Latin word ursa, meaning 'she-bear'.
The name has been used throughout history but is commonly associated today with the sea-dwelling witch from Disney's The Little Mermaid.
While this is all really interesting, the woman still wishes she could be called something "prettier".
In her post she explained: "My name is Ursula. I really hate it... I want to find a nickname for it besides Uschi or Sully.
"Something that's pretty sounding and but maybe not too young? I'm thinking Ulla might be nice, it kind of sounds like Ella, but then I feel like people will mispronounce it a lot/think it's too weird. Suggestions?"
People on Reddit had a lot of thoughts on her name, with many liking it and others sharing alternatives she could use.
One person replied: "Would you prefer going by your middle name? Lots of people naturally transition to using it if their first name just doesn't feel right."
Another commented: "Wasn't the name of Phoebe's sister (on Friends) Ursula? Maybe your nickname should be Phoebe, the good sister lol."
A third added: "How about just go by the end of your name- Ula? (Ooh-la) I know a woman with this name and I think it’s really simple and pretty."
Someone else wrote: "Have you considered Susie? It’s pretty classic/timeless. The su sounds aren’t quite the same, but I feel like you could get away with it. Ulla is nice too! It’s something different in a sea of Ellas."
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