Not that I'm an expert...

[isoldereverie.livejournal.com]

How would you go about gently suggesting that a name is....not good? So many of the women in my life are pregnant! Several friends, my niece, my friend's sister, my husband's best friend's wife...and here are some of the names they have picked out. 

Girls: Shai, Chesni, Kelci, Brinli, Kinli 
Boys: Zane or Xane, Zadin

So, what's up with names ending in "i?" These girls don't even know each other, they live on opposite sides of the country and come from different socio-economic backgrounds. I don't even know how to pronounce Shai. I say it like "shy" but it could be "shay." I personally think a name that ends in 'i" looks unfinished in a way. Maybe because in English there aren't many words that just end in "i." The "-ie" ending is more common~maybe my eye is just more used to that. 

For the boys, Zane and Zadin? Both make me wince.  I don't know what I will say if they go with the spelling of Xane. 

So, have any of you actually said anything about a friend's name choice? Did they listen or get really mad/defensive? What do you think of these names? Fine as they are, better if spelled differently, or should be scrapped and try again? I'm really torn because some of those choices are my niece's favs and some are my best friend's!!! I REALLY want to say something, but I don't want to make them upset.

Comments

[decembermama.livejournal.com]

I don't think its your right to say you dont like the name and she shouldnt name the baby that, if they like it then thats their opinion. You could gently say I personally find that name (insert whatever here) but I would say its up to them and unless they're asking then its not your place to tell them that.
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[decembermama.livejournal.com]

Although I do agree with you about the names, but to each their own. I hope that didn't sound bitchy that wasn't my intentions!