Family members and baby names

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How does anyone, or has anyone here handled family members hating the name you chose for your baby?

My mother has always hated her name, It's Tommie Lou, so I don't blame her. But every name I bring up is just too weird for her. She tells me my kid is going to be made fun of her whole life. I probably shouldn't even be telling my mom what I'm thinking, but I can't help it, we're really close.

I'm not even suggesting very odd names. I wanted to name my daughter Lucille (Lucy) at first after my grandma (my mom's mom!) and she claims Lucille will get her made fun of. I don't think she realizes how many weird names there are out there these days. There's a name I'm really wanting to name my daughter now, but I'm so afraid of even mentioning it to my mom or other family members because it's very old fashioned.

Has anyone ever had a family member refuse to call a baby by the name you gave him/ her? Did they eventually get used to it? I know my mom won't refuse to call her by name, but I feel she might be uneasy calling her by name no matter what I name her. I know I shouldn't care, but she's my mom, ya know?

Thanks!