https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 16:35:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-someone-ask#post-2532256 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:06:53 +0000 MrsSCB 2532256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a pretty firm believer in "don't ask for opinions if you don't actually want them" -- which is why we'll likely just keep our LO's name a secret until he's here ;-) That being said, of course you should always be tactful, but really, a person should never say, "What do you think of this name?" if the only acceptable answer is going to be, "OMG, I love it!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-someone-ask#post-2532252 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 12:54:59 +0000 pachamama 2532252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No matter what, I say I like the name. People never forget who didn't like the name they chose. I find some redeeming quality in it, "I knew a Lawson, she was so sweet!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-someone-ask#post-2532246 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 12:50:33 +0000 Torchwood 2532246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess I'd apologize for hurting her feelings, but I'd also probably say something to the effect of I didn't want to lie. This is a close family member; you should be able to be honest. It's not like you would have been nasty about it if she did use it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-someone-ask#post-2532090 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:13:05 +0000 mrsjd 2532090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it's a close friend/family, I'm honest if they act they they're still deciding. If it is a done-deal and they've already decided, then no, I just smile and say "great!" If it was someone less close, then perhaps I would do the same. (that hasn't happened yet). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-someone-ask#post-2532078 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:07:46 +0000 youboots 2532078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds like a no win situation. I mean once a baby has the name they always seem to grow into it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-someone-ask#post-2532060 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:02:19 +0000 Mama Bird 2532060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hey... she asked! If she was really set on that name, I think she wouldn't have needed to bounce the idea to you? I know picking names is hard, so just be gentle telling her you aren't that excited by this one, but you don't have to pretend you love it if you don't!</p> <p>And maybe ask her why she picked Lawson, maybe there's a story behind that name and it'll sound better to you if you know it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-someone-ask#post-2531963 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 09:15:42 +0000 Alba4 2531963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You should be honest with your family and I think you weren't that harsh.. She should know that there is a risk in asking the opinions of others. Which is why we don't share name ideas with anyone!!!! 😉 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-someone-ask#post-2531869 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 07:55:33 +0000 snowjewelz 2531869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man, I really don't like it, haha. I pray that no one ever asks me with a name I really don't like, lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-someone-ask#post-2531863 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 07:53:07 +0000 LBee 2531863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually say I like it, but I do take context into consideration. If it's like the 5th name they've asked me, I'll say "oh, I like Doris, but I like Sophie much better!" (i.e. circle back to another name they've mentioned). That way I'm in the clear if they select Doris, but I've been honest with my preference. </p> <p>In your sister's case (struggling with names), I would have said I loved it, but then continued to spit ball names. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-someone-ask#post-2531855 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 07:48:33 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2531855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually say I like it. If it was my sister or something I might be more honest. But unusually just tell people I like the name. Unless I love it then I tell them I loveeeee it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-someone-ask#post-2531853 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 07:48:05 +0000 Mamaof2 2531853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ha! I totally lie!</p> <p>"Oh that's cute!" :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-someone-ask#post-2531851 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 07:47:07 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2531851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would apologize for hurthing her feelings and just leave it. You didn't do anything wrong at all. I like when others give me honest feedback. That being said, she is still upset so I would say something about how you're sorry if you came off rude as that was not your intention and that it's a nice name or something general that still doesn't imply that you love it when you dont. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-someone-ask#post-2531849 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 07:46:53 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2531849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think Lawson is cute if it has some meaning. </p> <p>I think you have to tread lightly and obviously its hard to read over text if someone is just throwing a name out there, of if its their current #1 choice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-when-someone-ask#post-2531845 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 07:41:34 +0000 LuLu Mom 2531845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sister is pregnant with #3, which is her second girl. She's struggling majorly with a nae because her first girl was her dream name and nothing is "living up to it." She text me last night and she asked what I thought of the name Lawson. I told her I don't love or hate it, just meh. She was very upset with my response. I thought she wanted my honest opinion I guess not! What do you do in this situation? </p> <p>(Her other daughter is extremely girlie and i think Lawson is very masculine and doesn't really fit with the other two kids names. I like it for a boy better.) </p>