Choosing a name for your bundle of joy is a big decision. For most, a name is for life, so parents are keen to make the right pick. But some come to regret their decision for a variety of reasons.
One mum has been left wishing she chose a different moniker for her daughter after using it more frequently since her birth.
Initially, the mum loved the name she picked out with her partner. However, she's since changed her mind after hearing other people attempt to say it.
Her problem: lots of people struggle to pronounce her daughter's name, Sidney, and the mum herself doesn't always get it right.
In a post to Reddit's 'Name nerds' forum asking for advice, the parent explained that she changed her mind about the 'cute' name after giving birth.
"I really loved this name before she was born (gender neutral and cute) and it seemed to suit her when we were forced into filling out the hospital forms, but now I wince every time someone says it because it almost always comes out garbled," she wrote.
Her post explained: "I find that many people (including myself) have trouble pronouncing it, often slurring it and coming out as 'Cindy.'"
Fortunately, she likes the nickname Sid, but she's still doubting her choice now her daughter is five months old.
"I'm feeling strong name regret," the mum said.
She added: "Even my husband doesn’t seem to love it anymore but shrugs it off and says 'eh, it’s too late.'" As such, she was keen to hear from parents who have changed their child's name at a young age.
One commenter said: "If you really hate it I would change it! But try the new name out for a month or so first to make sure it is 'the one'! Babies are called so many pet names i don’t think it will impact her at all."
A second said: "I say if it's under a year and both you and hubby don't like it - just change it. A little hassle now for a lifetime of comfort."
But another advised: "Don't let outside people worry you. If you love it you will regret changing it later."
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