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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
'I accidentally named baby after dog food brand and I don't know what to do'
A mum has been left horrified after her sister told her that the baby name she chose sounds very similar to a dog food brand - and now she's struggling to find an alternative There's a lot that goes into choosing the perfect baby name. You first have to decide whether you want to use something classic or something unique, and then you can start whittling down your choices until you've selected the name you want to give your child. But there are other things to consider, too. Many parents spend time thinking about whether the name they've chosen can be twisted into unfavourable nicknames or if it makes rude words when paired with their surname. Ultimately, the decision is yours, but it's worth considering these factors if you don't want your child to change their name when they're older. One mum, however, is facing a dilemma after her sister gave her some bad news about the baby name she wants to use. She's currently expecting her first child, and while she doesn't know the gender yet, she knows she wants to use Pierina for a girl as it is a "family name" that means a lot to her. But her sister's recent comment has thrown a spanner in the works, as she's now reconsidering everything. Her sister told her that people are likely to mispronounce Pierina as "Purina" - the same name as a popular dog food brand. In a post on Reddit, the mum said: "My boyfriend and I are having our one and only child. We don't know the gender and don't want to know until delivery, so we are planning for a boy's and a girl's name. My boyfriend and I both love the girl's name Pierina. It's a family name on my side and means a lot to me. "My sister, on the other hand, is very against the name and says that everyone will pronounce it Purina like the dog food brand. Obviously, I hate the idea that she is probably right, but the truth is that's not how it's pronounced. "Despite this being a family name for our family, it is starting to spread around, and other family members are cautioning me against this name. Advice needed, please! Is this name awful?" Commenters on the post were also quick to tell the mum-to-be that her choice of baby name wasn't ideal. Some told her to use Pierina as a middle name, while others said to use Piera and keep Pierina as a "special nickname". For relatable parenting tales, tips and offers to help you and your family, sign up for our free Lemon-Aid newsletter here. One person said: "You can use it as a middle name. Your sister is right." Another added: "Don't tell anyone the baby's name options until he/she is born. However, since you have now told us, I need to be honest. That's a terrible name." Someone else suggested: "[I would use] Piera. I suspect that Pierina is a diminutive form of Piera anyway. Then, mum can use Pierina as a special nickname." The mum did not share where she is from, but according to Nameberry, Piera is a feminine name with Italian origins and is a female form of Piero or Pietro. The name comes from the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone", and therefore carries connotations of strength and stability. Pierina is an alternative form of Piera, and the "-ina" suffix adds a diminutive quality, essentially making the name mean "little Piera". This means it would work as a nickname for a child named Piera.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
'My mother-in-law renamed my baby behind my back - I'm dumbfounded by her cheek'
A mum has been left horrified after her mother-in-law went behind her back and told family members that her new grandchild has a different name to the one the parents chose Choosing your baby's name is one of the biggest decisions you have to make when you become a parent. Everyone has different tastes, whether you like timeless classics or something unique. And in an ideal world, no one else should judge you for the choice you make. But what would you do if someone close to you said they didn't like your child's name so much that they want to use a different moniker instead? That's the situation one new mum has found herself in, as her mother-in-law has told her she can't stand the name she and her husband picked out. In a post on Reddit, the mum said she recently gave birth to her first child, and she and her husband had chosen a "simple and beautiful" name that they settled on after months of deliberation. A couple of weeks after their little girl was born, the new parents held a small family gathering to introduce their child. When the dad stood up to share their daughter's name, however, he was cut off by his own mum, who claimed the girl had an entirely different moniker. The mum did not share her daughter's actual name or the name her mother-in-law gave her in the post, but she did give one hint to what the mother-in-law's chosen name was, as she told family members the new parents had named their daughter "after her" - which they had not. She wrote: "I froze. I genuinely thought she was joking. But no. She stood there grinning like she'd just gifted us gold. "My husband and I both looked at each other, completely confused. She then explained that 'our chosen name is too trendy', and 'Her name is a strong family name'. "She even said she already told her church group and relatives the baby's name was after her name." The mum tried to "stay calm" and told her mother-in-law that her daughter's name would stay as the one she and her husband agreed on. The dad also took his mum to one side and told her "flat out that renaming the baby was wildly inappropriate". However, the grandma hasn't backed down. She still calls the baby by the wrong name and even sent a personalised bib for Easter monogrammed with the incorrect name. For relatable parenting tales, tips and offers to help you and your family, sign up for our free Lemon-Aid newsletter here. The mum asked: "I'm honestly stuck. Do I call her out harder? Do we go low contact? Keep ignoring her? I really want to handle this respectfully but firmly - she's making it really difficult." Commenters on the post were firmly on the mum's side, with many telling her she and her husband should go low-contact if her mother-in-law isn't going to respect them as parents. Others also joked that she should start using a different name for her mother-in-law until she realises how "ridiculous" she's being. One person said: "I'm sorry you have to deal with this. I would put this on your husband, but go extremely low contact. She will never babysit, etc. I would give her back the bib or throw it out." Another added: "Her son needs to continue handling the bulk of this issue. If she cannot refer to your child by her correct name, she doesn't need to see her until she can get it right!"
Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
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- Daily Mirror
'My mum is trying to co-parent my baby but now I'm banning her from visiting'
A new mum is at her wits' end with her own mother's 'overbearing' attitude toward her newborn baby - and she's done one thing that the new parents believe is a step too far Having help when you're a new parent can be a blessing, but if your family won't give you any space to rest and be with your baby, it can just as easily be a curse. Raising a baby is no easy task, but one new mum has found out the hard way that she'd rather not have the help of her own mother. The mum explained in a post on Reddit that she gave birth seven months ago, and life has been manic for her and her fiancé ever since. They recently moved into a new house and were excited for their "fresh start" - until her mum dropped a bombshell on them. She said her mother told them she'd be "coming to visit for a few weeks to help out" with the baby, but left one important detail out. While the couple assumed she'd be getting a short-term let property like an Airbnb, it turned out she'd actually signed a 12-month lease to rent the property next to theirs. The mum wrote: "She didn't tell me. Didn't ask. Just moved a few doors down. To my house. With her initials on the mailbox and a whole storage truck of furniture. "I was stunned. She kept saying, 'It's just until you're back on your feet'. But I AM on my feet. Tired, yes, but parenting. Healing. Functioning. It felt like she decided I couldn't do this without her, even though I never asked for her help." However, the mum went on to say that her mother moving next door wasn't even the worst part. She soon began finding her mother's presence "overwhelming and aggravating", as she started "showing up unannounced". The grandma has "inserted herself into everything" in her grandchild's life, including coming over at 6am to "check if the baby woke up", and at 10pm because she "wants cuddles". Things have even progressed so far that the woman keeps calling the baby "our girl", and the couple now want to set a firm boundary to tell the grandmother to back off. The mum added: "My fiancé wants to set a firm boundary or ask her to leave, but I feel guilty. She is my mum. She's never been this intense before. And a part of me wonders if she's just lonely or projecting something she hasn't dealt with. For relatable parenting tales, tips and offers to help you and your family, sign up for our free Lemon-Aid newsletter here. "But I also can't live like this. I feel like I'm not allowed to be my baby's mum without her shadow over me. I'm a first-time mum, I want to experience motherhood in its entirety." After commenters urged the woman to create firm boundaries with her mum and speak to her about the situation, she later returned to edit the post with an update. She said she would now lock her doors "at all times" so that her mum could not just "drop in" and visit. She also spoke to her mother and told her how she was feeling, and although she was "defensive" and cried, she was willing to listen to her daughter - even if things were "tense" now. The mum wrote: "She said she was hurt but will 'try' to respect our wishes. Honestly, I don't know if she fully gets it. The vibe when she left was tense. She didn't slam the door, but she didn't hug me goodbye either. It kind of felt like a polite ending to an awkward dinner party. "So yeah, not the worst-case scenario, but not the breakthrough I was hoping for. We're giving her time to process, and we're standing by the boundaries we set. I'm nervous about what the next few weeks look like, but I also feel a small sense of relief for finally speaking up."
Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Teacher shares 'unique' baby names to avoid as they're 'too popular' in 2025
A teacher has suggested parents thinking of 'unique' names for their children to avoid certain monikers - as so many parents want unusual names that they've actually become popular Parents could unknowingly give their children popular names when looking for something unique. If you're expecting a baby, one of the biggest decisions you'll need to make before they arrive is what name you'll give them. Do you like classic and traditional names, or would you prefer to give them something that makes them stand out from the crowd? One teacher is urging parents to think carefully about the names they choose for their kids, however. She claims that there's an increase in parents looking for "unique" names, but they're running into one problem - they're all picking the same names, so their lesser-known monikers are becoming hugely popular. In a video on TikTok, the woman said she works in both a primary school and a nursery and always hears names that she knows parents have picked to try and find a "different" name, but they've inadvertently chosen something popular. She said: "I hear names all the time that I just know the parent has used to try and find a unique and different name, and I love that. But the same ones are becoming more and more popular. "If you love the name, go ahead and use it. But if you're using it to be completely different, you might want to have a rethink, because these names are becoming a lot more popular than you think." The teacher started with girls' names, and said that she's seeing a lot more babies and young children named Willow, Nova, and Ivy than ever before. She explained: "I hadn't really heard anyone using these until recently. But over the past couple of years I feel like the use of these has really shot up. So if you want something completely different, you might want to have a little bit of a rethink." For boys, the teacher recommended you avoid Indie, Eden, which she has also heard for girls, Teddy, and Beau. She added: "Beau, especially, I feel like, is becoming really popular at the moment. So if you love these names, go ahead and use them. But if you're using them thinking they're going to be the only one in the school or the only one in their class, they might not be. So you might want to have a look at some different names." For relatable parenting tales, tips and offers to help you and your family, sign up for our free Lemon-Aid newsletter here. Ivy and Willow are among the top 10 most popular girls' names in the UK for 2024, with Ivy placing 9th and Willow coming in at 10th, according to data from BabyCentre. Nova, however, placed 94th in 2023, but dropped out of the top 100 last year. Teddy is the 24th most popular boy's name in the UK, but that is the only name the teacher mentioned that made it into the top 100 for boys. Eden was 75th on the girls' list, but was absent from the boys' list. Commenters on the teacher's video were quick to thank her for the insight. Many shared the names they'd given to their children, while others argued that giving your child a "respectable" name is more important than being unique. One person said: "I have an Ivy who is five. It wasn't even in the top 100 when I called her it, but I think it's in the top 10 now. My son is Archer, and I still haven't really heard it [elsewhere]." Another argued: "Parents need to come to their senses and realise that their child having a respectable name is more important than whatever uniqueness complex they have."
