Being told my baby's name is unusual!
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I get told it all the time saying “oooh Iv never heard that before” “where did you get it from” I’m glad means that she doesn’t have the same name as many others. Take it as a compliment and most people don’t even know how to pronounce her name
My mum got the same when I was born. She used to say that she wanted me to "stand out"
My name isn't spelt the way it sounds. And growing up been frustrating. I always got it was unusual but most people don't mean it in a negative way just literally they found it unusual. I never met anyone with my name spelt and pronounced the same way until I was 17. And still was only one person. Everyone gets it wrong to the point I literally don't bother correcting anyone unless we become friends. Not everyone is going to like a name though. Always someone won't like it. It's how people are. I dont like some names that are super common. X
I find people saying “unusual” really mean they think the name is uncommon and different or unique. I’ve gotten the comment a few times on my little ones name as well, and while it is initially rude they don’t always mean it to come off that way. I think a good way to reply to the comment is just responding with some form of “why?” In a friendly and genuinely curious manner. 9/10 they’ll rephrase what they mean but the occasional person will show their judgmental side and you can make a mental note that isn’t someone you want to stick around.