BakersDozen Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I want to change my little guy's name. For those who remember I was in much angst regarding a boy's name and finally decided (after almost a week after his birth!) on Cory William. Well...now I want to change it! The other day we were looking at him and someone mentioned a name and it "clicked" - it is the perfect name for this kid! I even love the meaning ("loving nature"). So...wwyd? I don't assume to have more babies (even though I would love nothing better!) and so feel that if I've found a name I really love I should use it. Thoughts? Am I completely nuts? I have the first year to change names without paying any fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Go for it! If you believe it is a better name for him, I can't think of any reason why you shouldn't change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I would change his name to something you love. I actually have a lot of clients who don't name the babies for weeks or months sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Go for it!If you believe it is a better name for him, I can't think of any reason why you shouldn't change it. :iagree::iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 OK, so, um, here's the deal...everyone I have shared it with hates it. I mean really hates it. It's not even a name I would have considered except my little guy just "looks" like this name (I'm afraid to post it here because of reactions...although maybe if 100% of you agree that it is dreadful I should not change it...hmmmm). What to do...what to do?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Do tell! :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Do tell! :bigear: :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Well now you almost HAVE to tell us the name! Not. LOL. What do you feel the Lord would have you name him? Pray about it, and change his name if that's what you believe the Lord wants you to do. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 You absolutely MUST tell, you may not tease us with those posts and not tell us the name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I say change it. After you tell us the name, of course. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 OK, so, um, here's the deal...everyone I have shared it with hates it. I mean really hates it. It's not even a name I would have considered except my little guy just "looks" like this name (I'm afraid to post it here because of reactions...although maybe if 100% of you agree that it is dreadful I should not change it...hmmmm). What to do...what to do?? Is he going to hate this name when he grows older? If so, just because he looks like this name, I wouldn't saddle him with it. If you think he'll like his name then go ahead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I want to know the name too!:toetap05: The only important thing is what you and your dh think of the name. Maybe your kids too, but not as much as you and your dh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Doesn't he look like an "Oliver"? (said in a very tiny voice for fear of the reactions to this name, lol). This picture doesn't do justice to his huge gray eyes and enormous cheeks that rest on his chest! And his personality is to die for! So sweet and happy...a loving nature for sure! OK, let me have it, ladies. I can take it...I think...maybe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 OK, so, um, here's the deal...everyone I have shared it with hates it. I mean really hates it. It's not even a name I would have considered except my little guy just "looks" like this name (I'm afraid to post it here because of reactions...although maybe if 100% of you agree that it is dreadful I should not change it...hmmmm). What to do...what to do?? I'm afraid you'll have to tell us the name. It's really the only reasonable solution :laugh:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Oliver is a nice name for a boy! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 He is a GORGEOUS little boy, and I think Oliver is a perfect name. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Doesn't he look like an "Oliver"? (said in a very tiny voice for fear of the reactions to this name, lol). This picture doesn't do justice to his huge gray eyes and enormous cheeks that rest on his chest! And his personality is to die for! So sweet and happy...a loving nature for sure! OK, let me have it, ladies. I can take it...I think...maybe... First of all, he's ADORABLE! :) Second, I REALLY LIKE the name Oliver. Would you keep the same middle name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Doesn't he look like an "Oliver"? (said in a very tiny voice for fear of the reactions to this name, lol). This picture doesn't do justice to his huge gray eyes and enormous cheeks that rest on his chest! And his personality is to die for! So sweet and happy...a loving nature for sure! OK, let me have it, ladies. I can take it...I think...maybe... I absolutely adore the name Oliver. And that is one cute baby. Change the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Doesn't he look like an "Oliver"? (said in a very tiny voice for fear of the reactions to this name, lol). This picture doesn't do justice to his huge gray eyes and enormous cheeks that rest on his chest! And his personality is to die for! So sweet and happy...a loving nature for sure! OK, let me have it, ladies. I can take it...I think...maybe... That is not near as bad as I was expecting:tongue_smilie: I was thinking maybe you were going to name the babe Sue like the Johnny Cash song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I LOVE that name!!! Really, really love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Oliver is a wonderful name; he is beautiful. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Doesn't he look like an "Oliver"? (said in a very tiny voice for fear of the reactions to this name, lol). This picture doesn't do justice to his huge gray eyes and enormous cheeks that rest on his chest! And his personality is to die for! So sweet and happy...a loving nature for sure! OK, let me have it, ladies. I can take it...I think...maybe... I happen to love the name Oliver. I have a friend that named her baby Oliver, and they call him Ollie If you love the name way more than his current one, change it. I think Oliver is much more dignified than Cory for when he is a grown up anyway ;) He is gorgeous BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeetime Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Oliver is a great name! It's very classic. He's adorable, and the name definitely fits him. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 He does kind of look like an Oliver. It's one of those classic names that is making a comeback, I've met several little Olivers over the last few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 "Oliver"? People hate the name "Oliver"??? :001_huh: As long as you don't call him Ollie, I'm good with Oliver. And if you call him Ollie, you'll never catch me groaning over it. :) What is required in your state to change his name after leaving the hospital? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unity Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I love that name. Also fwiw my parents changed my name at a couple months old and I'm so glad they did. I like the name they changed it to much more than the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 "Oliver"? People hate the name "Oliver"??? :001_huh: As long as you don't call him Ollie, I'm good with Oliver. And if you call him Ollie, you'll never catch me groaning over it. :) What is required in your state to change his name after leaving the hospital? :lol: I just posted how my friend calls her little Oliver Ollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy_of_4 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I love Oliver! DD2 was going to be Oliver had she been a boy. Where did you see that it means "loving nature"? Every site/ book I look at says it means "Elf Army" or "Olive Tree". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 He's precious! And I agree with everyone, he does look like an Oliver. Oliver is a great name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Oliver is my second favorite name for a boy, so I say go for it! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Where did you see that it means "loving nature"? In my baby name book just today! I was about to put it in the give-away bag when I thought I'd just see what the name meant. If it meant something dreadful like "he who eats nails" or something I would have dropped the idea of changing his name. How sweet is "loving nature", though?? OK, maybe I'll do it...maybe...maybe... I'm nothing if not wishy-washy. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I love Oliver but DH would never go for it.:glare: Oliver was one of my college roommates' maiden name, so I tried to convince her to name her son that. She liked the idea but didn't use it, but she's pregnant with boy/girl twins now so I have another chance to persuade her!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganClassicalPrep Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 For one- AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW. Okay, now that we've gotten that out of the way... :lol: I do think he looks like an Oliver. (But of course, I love the name, so that may color my opinion.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Doesn't he look like an "Oliver"? (said in a very tiny voice for fear of the reactions to this name, lol). This picture doesn't do justice to his huge gray eyes and enormous cheeks that rest on his chest! And his personality is to die for! So sweet and happy...a loving nature for sure! OK, let me have it, ladies. I can take it...I think...maybe... I think Oliver would be a perfect name for him. And what a beautiful little boy he is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenangelcat Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Oliver is a pretty common name, I don't get the negative reaction you've received. Oliver was on our list as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDad Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I agree that Oliver is a great name for such an adorable baby! In my baby name book just today! I was about to put it in the give-away bag when I thought I'd just see what the name meant. If it meant something dreadful like "he who eats nails" or something I would have dropped the idea of changing his name. How sweet is "loving nature", though?? OK, maybe I'll do it...maybe...maybe... I'm nothing if not wishy-washy. :D So, does "loving nature" means that it is in his nature to be loving, or that he adores the outdoors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Gorgeous baby! He looks like an Oliver to me, and I can't imagine why your friends hate the name. The important thing is that YOU love the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 It would depend, for me, on dh's reaction. If he was one of the ppl that hated it, no I wouldn't change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kertie Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Well, I don't dislike the name Oliver--but I do think Cory sounds more like the personality you described him having. The name Oliver has always reminded me of Oliver Twist...orphans, mean men, and dark forebodings. But, if you feel strongly about it (like the name Cory is going to irritate you for the rest of his life), do it quickly to cut down on the confusion. I wasn't sure we'd picked the right name for our youngest for the first few months, mostly because people kept thinking we were saying Roman (do NOT like that name), and because the meaning didn't have the significance that the meaning of the other kids' names had. But I love it now, and it really does fit better than the other names we'd considered. Guess I'm the dissenting voice, but I'd stick with the current name. Whatever you do, may you love his name:D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 People don't like Oliver? :001_huh: It's a wonderful name! I like it quite a lot better than Cory, actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 That is not near as bad as I was expecting:tongue_smilie: I was thinking maybe you were going to name the babe Sue like the Johnny Cash song. :lol: I was expecting something really out there too! I love Oliver!! Very cute. And HE Is such a sweetie!! VERY handsome! I say go for Oliver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Oliver is a beautiful, strong name! And what a beautiful boy! It suits him. Many cultures delay naming for periods of time. Or choose different names at different times of life. I say... Go for it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Dd5 has a birth name I hate. She is adopted but we haven't changed her name legally yet. (It is complicated but in essence....She is my great niece so 1/2 of her bio family still call her by her bio-name.) We call her a completely different name that has absolutely nothing to do with her birth first or middle name. LOL When I tell people her birth name, I get a variety of comments. Since people know we don't like it and call her something else, we get pretty honest reactions. Some people tell me "thank God you changed it, I hate that name!" and some ohh and ahh about how beautiful it is. LOL There really isn't much middle ground, it is love or hate. I wish I could have changed her name when she first came to us at 5mth old. If I knew now, where we would be with the family situation, I wouldn't have worried about the family and just gone with me gut instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 LOVE it! (my dog, who died last fall, was named Oliver. He was the best dog I've ever known, so I'm glad he had a great name, but after I had kids I was always a little sad I used it on a dog and didn't save it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danybug Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I think Oliver is adorable and so is your little man! I actually like Oliver way better than Cory. Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillametteMom Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 He's just beautiful and I think Oliver suits him perfectly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestar Academy Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I love that name. Also fwiw my parents changed my name at a couple months old and I'm so glad they did. I like the name they changed it to much more than the first one. My mom also changed my name when I was like 2. She consulted a child psychologist at the time about 'damaging' me by changing my name. They said that it would be waaaaay more damaging to have a mother who was unhappy with the name for the rest of my life. :lol::lol: Robin in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elinnea Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Love the name Oliver! I wanted to name ds1 Oliver but there is a famous German soccer player with that name and a lot of people were using that name in Germany (where ds was born) at that time so dh deemed it "too trendy". I think Cory is okay for a little guy but doesn't age as well as Oliver would for a grown man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyg Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Oliver is a fine name. We have friends who changed a baby's name after the adoption was final. They called her "baby" or other pet names until then. They did not like the birthmom's name choice. Anyway, they have no regrets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I love the name Oliver, and I would change it if I felt strongly about it. My step-dad's name was changed when he was 11 months old. His original name was Felix Gerard. He is so happy that they changed it. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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