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If you really love the name, I wouldn't change it! I don't think I've noticed a major increase in people naming their kid George since the prince was born. Although, you will probably have to resign yourself to ignoring comments for a little while mentioning the princess sharing a name with your daughter. But after a couple years, I do think people won't even remember the association. Also, how rude about people's comments regarding your DS' birthday. I know a little girl born on 9/11 (she's four) and I think it's nice to have something happy to associate with that date, and am always glad to celebrate her birthday!

I did just see the name confirmed on NBCNews as Charlotte.

That being said, I would name your baby whatever you want. It's a lovely name and I wouldn't change it if that's what you have your heart set on.

I wouldn't change it. I see it as a positive association. I won't be surprised if the name increases in popularity but I feel like it's fairly popular already- not overdone but not unusual. It's such a pretty name and you seem attached to it so I would just go with it.

I would still use it. I think it's popular enough that people won't assume that you named her after the princess or anything like that. It's a lovely name!

No way!! Your son picking the name is so special

I would prepare for a few months to a year or so of having your daughter referred to as "Princess Charlotte" by unimaginative people who think they are super clever but I'd use it anyway. I like your choice.

Also, just tell people the story about her brother. Turn it into a joke..."will and Kate called him for advice last week!"

first, i'm sorry that people give you those kinds of comments when you tell them your son's birthday.

second, while you may get some comments now about the "royal" name, it won't matter down the road because people won't remember when william and kate's baby was born. more importantly, i think it's lovely that your son picked the name and you should go with it.

It's a popular, pretty, classic name! I wouldn't change it if I were planning on it!

I wouldn't change it! It's not like you picked out a super unique name and they also happened to pick it- Charlotte is such a classic albiat popular name and I don't think anyone will think anything of it!

I feel like this is something that people will comment on early on, but then forget about. A few days before my friend's son was born, a celebrity named her child the same very unique name. It was all anyone commented on for a few weeks, but then it was completely forgotten and no one makes the connection now. If you love it, keep it!

I didn't even remember the boy was George so people forget quickly. Especially in the US. I wouldn't worry about that at all. I assume you were OK with it being a somewhat popular name to begin with (I personally like classic, even popular, names!) so why worry about it now? It wasn't like it was unheard of until now... It's a lovely name. Don't change it.

Nope...still use the name! It's a lovely name and it's been rising in popularity anyways! Besides.....it's not like you're naming your daughter North (like Kim Kardashian.....)

@SeptMomma12: My 3 month old is Charlotte Elizabeth. I'm not worried pick what you love!

I personally wouldn't change it, and would respond to comments with, "great minds think alike!" I hope it doesn't make you upset, it's not that serious. Charlotte is a popular, and great name !

Fwiw, if the middle name is Elizabeth or Diana I might change it. But I've never been that anti "popular" names (unless they're trendy, which Charlotte isn't.) I think it makes it more fun!

I wouldn't change it either! Especially because your due date is so soon! If you still had a few months to go and were feeling strongly about changing it, I'd say to go for it. But your baby is practically already born!

We named our baby at 20 weeks and I'm so attached to it already, I can't imagine changing it at the last minute.

I wouldn't change it - it's a beautiful name!
My daughter is 8 and shares a name with the new princess and I know when she comes home from school today and I tell her she's going to be so excited.
If it wasn't this, it'd be something else - negative nellies will always find something to complain about. I think it's adorable that your son picked her name (he's got good taste!).

If I were in the UK I might consider changing it, but in the US nobody will think twice about it a few weeks from now when all the hubbub is over.