Sharing the name early

I love the thought of keeping our name secret until after the birth of our healthy babe (theoretical baby, not actaully pregnant yet). But also couldnt stand the thought of someone stealing my name in the mean time.

I am almost certainly going to keep in secret but wondering your thoughts on spilling the name beans early. I have know people that have referred to the baby by their name from the 20 week anatomy scan.

We told everyone the gender but kept the name a big secret and I'm glad we did... everyone was so curious to know what our little girl would be named, but we wanted to keep it a surprise, especially because we gave her my mum's name as her middle name. I think all our friends and family enjoyed finding out once she was here smile

I'm terrible lol I share the name, sex everything as soon as we know it lol I don't care if anyone steals the name, chances are someone out there already has the same name and bubba will have it for life- they probably won't even see the other person that have the same name when they're adults if you know what I mean smile

Good luck TTC- how exciting!!

we shared the sex but not the name...but in saying that, we only finalised bubs name days before he was born but didn't want to spoil all the surprises!!

Our baby boys name: Boston is different, so not much chance of anyone choosing it before us smile

Thanks guys! One a piece lol smile

It is exciting, we have a name and I really want to bags it lol, it feels like everyone I know is pregnant or about to have a baby and I think if I told everyone our name they wouldn't take it, but I still agree that they would prefer it to be a suprise along with the weight when baby is born.

Ah well, will just wait and see. The hard part is TTC in the first place, really shouldnt be jumping ahead, but just cant help it!

Haha always such different opinions on huggies grin

Such an exciting time for you- hope its happens quick! smile

Love reading everyones opinions. This is addictive.

Me too Tallulah! Still a few months away from trying but then fingers crossed!

Boston is a beautiful name smile

Haha always such different opinions on huggies grin

Such an exciting time for you- hope its happens quick! smile

I didnt have to make that decision...we didnt settle on a name until he was lying on my chest.

I was just so excited when DP and I were out one night and I just said this one name and we were both on the same page of YES! That has to be our name! We had only just agreed that we would start trying for a family later on in the year, but had a bit more to talk about - I am a bit believer in planning - prehaps over planning.

I have heard that as well though, hard to know what to call your baby if you havent even met them yet!

We kept our DD's name a secret because DH's family is very funny about using 'different' names and everyone always had their opinion on the names we were thinking about so in the end, they all got told they would find out once bub was born. DD's name is Isabeau smile

We're keeping ours under wraps. It's just too hard to pick a name to begin with, let alone somebody stealing it (and if they give birth before you it would look like you were the unoriginal, theiving one)!

Not even telling our immediate families, it's just between hubby and I smile

Of course, I've thought about what people's reactions to the name we pick will be (some people love/hate names instantly upon hearing them), but it's not them that will be wearing it, and if they don't like it, tough luck!

It's funny and a little hypocritical I think, that some people say "don't find out the sex, let it be a surprise!" and yet if you do find out, or any other details they think they can pry from you, they try to!

I love the thought of keeping our name secret until after the birth of our healthy babe (theoretical baby, not actaully pregnant yet). But also couldnt stand the thought of someone stealing my name in the mean time.

I am almost certainly going to keep in secret but wondering your thoughts on spilling the name beans early. I have know people that have referred to the baby by their name from the 20 week anatomy scan.

We didnt share the name or sex of bub till they arrived... because we dont like to count our chickens till they hatch, plus it seems like a non event when everyone already knows the sex and name... what do you have to tell them when baby is born besides they are here - they already know what you are having and the name, it takes away the excitement of the announcement of their arrival.

You also get everyone giving their 2 cents on the name you have chosen and sometimes people can be quite rude - whereas they dont say anything once baby is born.