My daughter's name is Aurora, it means the Goddess of the Dawn, since I was pregnant she always woke up at the crack of the dawn. I told my husband's family about her name and they retalated by saying it's too hard, that is doesn't sound good, and that your sister in law who is 12 can't say it and tried to make me feel bad. I didn't want a typical name like theirs. My name is Katrina, and I wanted a name that would be as beautiful as my daughter. I told them to use names like rory or rora if they couldn't say Aurora. I'm Spanish so I can roll the r's off my tongue very well. The only thing they call her is Baby girl or peanut, and that might confuse her, I'm the only one saying Aurora to her. I gave up her middle name which is susan which I dislike a lot because my husband's mother's name was susan and she passed, What should I say to these family member's about her name, If you won't say her name don't say anything at all?
2006-10-27 10:43:31 · 31 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
of course it's not that difficult, but they think it is. They have country accents
2006-10-27 10:48:42 · update #1
My fave movie is Sleeping beauty
2006-10-27 10:51:29 · update #2
Simply explain to them that you don't wish to cause your daughter any confusion and to please call her by her name. You don't have to be confrontational, just quickily explain your case. Use a nickname if you wish, especially since your sister-in-law can't say Aurora...Rory is really cute!!! Have your husband with you to show his support as well.
2006-10-27 10:48:28 · answer #1 · answered by julie b 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You and your husband are the parents. You guys need to decide on a nickname for her. Aurora is a beautiful name. Ask your husband on a name that he likes and maybe use that for her middle name. But firmly suggest to the extended family that you call her either Aurora or Rory. It doesnt matter if the name is hard or not. Thats her name and its beautiful. Your sister-in-law should grow up as well and learn how to say her nieces name as well as her grandparents.
2006-10-27 17:49:52 · answer #2 · answered by Katie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aurora is a beautiful name and not difficult to pronounce! Any one who can say Rora, can just as easily say Aurora. You don't have to roll your R's to say the name. Try not rolling the R's so strongly when you tell your in-laws your daughters name and maybe they will accept it easier. Please don't let your beautiful daughter with such a beautiful name get stuck with Rora or Rory, Baby Girl or Peanut.
2006-10-27 17:53:26 · answer #3 · answered by Vida 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aww don't listen to them. Aurora is an absolutely beautiful name, and I'm sure your daughter will be very proud to have it. I think your family is being a bit disrespectful though by refusing to call her by the name you have given, but I wouldn't let it turn into a problem. Just keep reminding them politely now and then that you really wish they would use her real name. But if they continue to refuse, I would just ignore it, and keep on calling her Aurora by yourself. Don't let them make you feel pressured into calling her anything else. I'm sure it won't confuse her at all, as lots of children have grown up just fine with nicknames. :-)
2006-10-27 19:31:39 · answer #4 · answered by Butterscotch 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aurora is a beauiful name. That was sleeping beauty's name too
Screw the family, as long as you and your husband like it. I really don't get it Aurora is not a hard name to say at all. they are being total jerks. I would just tell them when they call her baby girl or peanut that her name is Aurora and be firm.
2006-10-27 17:54:05 · answer #5 · answered by babsie4004 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When it comes down to it, she's your baby. You are her mother, her protector, her provider. You can pick out whichever name you choose. Nobody else has the right, except your husband, of course. lol I would sit down and have a talk with everybody. Let them know your feelings about it and then for fairness, let them discuss theirs. Then ask them to be respectful of you and your baby, and call her Aurora. That is a beautiful name, and it has a very special meaning to you, of course you should choose it! I don't understand what the big deal is, it's not a bizarre or freakish name, but a classic name, with a beautiful meaning to it. Then aske them, is it worth it to them to create strain in your relationship because they don't like the name of a child that is not even theirs?
2006-10-27 18:32:23 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I definitely understand. My daughter's name is Calla Mae. It's not as unique and Aurora, but people just don't get it. They call her Cally or Kayla or another variation. I used to worry she wouldn't know her own name. She's 2 now and it really hasn't been a problem. The people that don't like it I just say "Well, that's her name-we like it." Just tell family members up front your worries and do they want her to be self conscious about her name or embrace the fact that you thought she was special enough to give her a truly wonderful one of a kind name. I bet they love your daughter enough that they won't want to hurt her. Calla still has one grandmother who calls her Calley. She answers to it and doesn't seem the least confused or bothered by it. Grandma says it's her pet name for her and promised if Calla ever says she doesn't like it she'll stop calling her Calley. Maybe something like our compromise would work in your situation.
Good Luck!
2006-10-27 17:56:34 · answer #7 · answered by ronspistol 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Aurora is a beautiful name. I don't find it hard to say, and I only speak English. Give them time. Help them practice saying it slowly. A nickname could also help them learn how to say it properly. Rora isn't too far from Aurora.
2006-10-27 17:52:11 · answer #8 · answered by Earth Queen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the name Aurora is so pretty. You should tell them to respect your decision on your child's name and try their best to pronounce her name right. Also, tell them not to call her peanut or Baby Girl and to at least call her Rory or Rora. Best of luck!
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2006-10-27 18:22:13 · answer #9 · answered by me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aurora is a beautiful name. Espeically when said in Spanish. But there is the "Americanized" version as well, that isn't difficult to say and is just as beautiful. This is her name...your in laws need to be respectful of this and your wishes. They are just complaining, they can say it just fine. Good Luck and congrats on a beautiful daughter and good choice on a beautiful name!
Actually, when I was in HS spanish, that was my spanish name, just a fun side note...Now I live in Mexico.
2006-10-27 17:56:53 · answer #10 · answered by jamiasl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋