What is wrong with my daughter's name?

Kate - posted on 03/01/2010

i love me myself loves different names i picked aidan for my son when it wasn't heard of now its so popular and ava for my daugter cause it was old but than it came back so with my last baby i picked October and i get the same reaction from people its worse with my name though my names katie but its spelt kateie even my teachers thought i was spelling it wrong lol

Rachel - posted on 03/01/2010

I love that name!

Chris - posted on 03/01/2010

not everyone is going to like every name - and what is important is that it will be something your daughter can like. Think of her future and ask yourself if I had this name would I feel confident and proud of it? Or would I be tired of people teasing me about paisley patterns and whatnot. Ultimately it doesn't matter so much what we as parents like - but what the person who will have to live with the name will like. I enjoy unique names too - but there has to a fine line with some of them. I have a sister in law who has given her last two daughters some very unfortunate names - and as time goes on those girls will have to live with that and there isn't anything they can really do to shorten them and the middle names are equally bad. I say give your daughter a more conventional middle name perhaps? that way if she doesn't like her first name when she's older she can choose to be called something different.

Lynzie - posted on 03/01/2010

ahh thats a really nice name, just ignore every1 else x

Janice - posted on 03/01/2010

My mother always told me "a child is born with a name". Your daughter was meant to be Paislee.

Janice - posted on 03/01/2010

My mother always told me "a child is born with a name". Your daughter was meant to be Paislee.

Erica - posted on 03/01/2010

i honestly don't see anything at all wrong with it..! it's very cute..! you just gotta remember that some ppl are boring and can't stand excitement.! it has alot more meaning than prob all those ppl who named their kids sara or jessica or ashley.! all those names are nice don't get me wrong and it's deff everyones prefecernce... but some ppl just perfer popular names and don't like new or unique names. Don't let lame ppl get to you..! some ppl are to stuck up to think for themselves and just base their life on what everyone else thinks is cute or popular!

Kirsty - posted on 03/01/2010

hi i read you comment i think that is a lovely name by the way and i think it depends on the genartion to my daughter is called hallie noo not hayley or harry like the doctor called her but hallie as in halle berry we called her hallie because my fiance chose the name for personal reasons i get all sorts of responses but i dont care and didnt want orginal boring names i wanted something different and hallie suits my little one like paislee probably suits yours, ignore everybody else i used a different spelling to hallie but i spelt it hallie. But yes i think it is a lovely beatiful name

Rae - posted on 03/01/2010

You've made a decision. Don't let other people determine how you feel. Yes, she will always have to spell out her name, but if she grows up understanding the importance of that name, she will come to love and respect it. Growing up people never spelled my first of last name right. IT IS THREE LETTERS! Very frustrating, but I just learned to deal with it. As an adult, I never seem to have the problem. People always spell it right. My middle name Elizabeth is a family name, so my eldest has the same middle name. She thinks the history of it is great. She loves that she is a part of something bigger than her. No worries.

Dee - posted on 03/01/2010

I think your daughter's name is "different". Unfortunately, when you choose to "change up" the spelling of a name...like your parents did to your name, you have given your daughter the chore of having to spell it out for the rest of her life.

Rebecca - posted on 03/01/2010

I think it is a pretty name, but I can also understand why people react the way they do - it is different, as you acknowledge yourself. I think if you decide to go with a name that is so different and unique, the advantage is that your child has a well thought out name with a story of how they came by it - the disadvantage is that for that very same reason some people will always question it. And she will have to spell her name because it is different. Just the price to pay I guess - but if you are happy with it, there needs to be no more said. Just as many people are unhappy with plain old ordinary names too - just for different reasons! Can't please everyone.

Jill - posted on 03/01/2010

I don't see a problem with the name at all! I really like it! I have four kids, 2 sets of twins, the first set are boys named Justin and Jared, and the second set are girls, Aubrey and Kristen. When I was pregnant with my girls and still to this day, they are 3, my husbands grandfather always makes comments about Aubreys name since she is the only one with a "different" name. He is always telling us that "back in his day" he went to school and knew people with the name Aubrey and they were all boys/men. He tells us that Aubrey's name is a guys name not a girls. I have just learned to shrug it off cuz I love her name and I feel that is all that matters. My feelings about kids names are the parents pick what they like and there is no right or wrong name. It seems as though the older people, like the great grandparent age, seems to like more of the older, common names and once they hear a "different" name they think its "wierd". So no, I don't think there is a problem with the name at all. :)

Heidi - posted on 03/01/2010

I think the name is adorable. We called our son Konnor with a K, and get some reactions to it - but only positive.

Renae - posted on 03/01/2010

I actually quite like the name Paislee. I usually dont like "unique" names I am more of a traditional person, but Paislee sounds very pretty to me. I have no idea why people dont like it.

Irene - posted on 03/01/2010

hi, i like your tenacity and your i'll do what pleases me attitude . Paislee's mom should just go on loving her daughter's name and i hope she will grow to enjoy educating people on how to spell her name her way..... and for the lady whose daughter is Thursday, love that too and would like to say that in Ghana, west Africa, she would have been called YAA as we normally name you after the day of the week on which you were born and its real important to us irrespective of your tribe...I was born on Sunday so my name is Essie from the EWE tribe. And i love the other names of your kids. They are yours and carry your personal stamp of pride around with them......the names you gave them.....

ELIZABETH ANN - posted on 03/01/2010

I got the same reaction when I named my daughter Coletta, after her great grandmother which I adored. I think it is your own personal choice and you should be proud of the name you chose. It has great personal meaning. It doesn't matter what other people think. Actually I think it is unique and pretty. Maybe down the line there may be a lot more Paislee's, you never know what catches on!

Leanna - posted on 03/01/2010

You could be the start of a trend. Growing up, I was always spelling my name and people getting it wrong. Only knew one other person close to my name( which is Leanna, my the way). Anyway, now they are everywhere and not so unique anymore. If you love you daughters name, she will love it too and thats all that matters.

Elizabeth - posted on 03/01/2010

I know what you mean, lol... my son's name is Serious, we didn't want to spell it the usual way either... and you didn't give her a name like 'Apple' or Coco' so you're good :)

Azalia - posted on 03/01/2010

There is nothing wrong with the name. My son's name is Vespasian and my husband's father called us frantically, telling us not to name his that because in France, the port a Johns are named Vespasazines, that was ridiculous, that is like telling someone not to name their son John, because it is slang for toilet. People are narrow minded, go with your gut instinct and bum everyone else.

Kim - posted on 03/01/2010

I think they are both nice names, and its nice you thought to involve your family in her name eventhough they are no longer here, its a tribute to their life. Stuff what anyone else thinks, my husband has a 2nd cousin called Dawson, wonder if he gets the same reactions??

Lesley - posted on 03/01/2010

Hi meckeala some people will always have an opinion and not always a nice one! with my first son I told people the names we had chosen and everyone had something to say and I got upset when they were negative things ! with my next baby I decided not to tell anyone the names til after they were born , so once they were here and I told them the name everyone said nice things !lol

With my last baby I had a girl and again told no-one the name with the theory that people would say nice things once she was born! I was wrong this time ! my daughters name is Ariadne and everyone I meet has to have an explanation of were it came from why we named her that! and I must say even after 4 years its still growing on me !! (my husband chose her name)

I think the name you chose is a beautiful name and a lovely spelling ,a wonderful way to remember a loved one. We gave my children middle names after grandparents and great grand parents.

Lesley - posted on 03/01/2010

Hi meckeala some people will always have an opinion and not always a nice one! with my first son I told people the names we had chosen and everyone had something to say and I got upset when they were negative things ! with my next baby I decided not to tell anyone the names til after they were born , so once they were here and I told them the name everyone said nice things !lol

With my last baby I had a girl and again told no-one the name with the theory that people would say nice things once she was born! I was wrong this time ! my daughters name is Ariadne and everyone I meet has to have an explanation of were it came from why we named her that! and I must say even after 4 years its still growing on me !! (my husband chose her name)

I think the name you chose is a beautiful name and a lovely spelling ,a wonderful way to remember a loved one. We gave my children middle names after grandparents and great grand parents.

Suzy - posted on 03/01/2010

I think its a lovely name,good on ya.

Fleur - posted on 03/01/2010

I have a different name too, and I get told "gee thats different" or "thats unusual" to MY face but it used to bother me when I was a child, now it doesnt bother me at all, I like being different and having a name that hardly anyone has it makes me feel special. So much more exciting that having a name that everyone else has thats for sure. So when I had my daughter I wanted her to have a name that was different too, her name is Addyson, I know thats no completely different, but it does still get varied responses and Im totally ok with that, because Im confident that I choose the best name for her. She might say to me thats its annoying to have a different name because I said that to my parents when I was young too but now I like it. I like the name you choose for your daughter, the spelling you choose is actually better too, plus your name has meaning so perhaps whenever someone says something you could just reply to them that it has meaning to your family and you happen to love the name. You dont have to please anyone and in this world people like to go out of their way to make others feel bad when the truth is they are probably just jealous you have the guts to be different. Anyway Im tired of hearing the same names over and over. I hope I helped you!

Jacqueline - posted on 03/01/2010

You know what! it wouldn't matter what your child's name was someone would have an issue with it.



My son is Andy - "Oh Andrew is such a lovely name." BUT... his name is not Andrew it is Andy. My other son is Jack - "Oh yes lots of boys are called Jack." lol his grandmother took issue to his second name - Leslie (male spelling) but after my grandfather and my mother who YES her name was spelt male spelling.



Personally I wanted Howard Leslie and Clarke William but they would never have suited them.



By the way - I love Parker and Paislee - teach them to own their names and others will just have to wear their ownership.

Heather - posted on 03/01/2010

I think it is a stunning name.... and good for you. Life is to short to worry about what other people think .... What works for you is all that counts.... enjoy your daughter

Kari - posted on 03/01/2010

Well my 17 year old daughters name is Teal and I had a lot of those same reactions.

Finally I had to not take the other people and their reactions personally. She loves her name and Is the only one in her group of the normal named kids... Chelsea, Courtney,

Amanda, Amy and the like. It gets better. Heritage and your consideration is not a bad thing. Give it time.



P.S. I Like it!!!!

Amanda - posted on 03/01/2010

Ewo

I have this problem alot my oldest son is called Xander. I think its a lovely name and no one else will have it so shes one of a kind :-). Peoplewill make the silly comments but just ignore them xxx

Amanda - posted on 03/01/2010

Ewo

I have this problem alot my oldest son is called Xander. I think its a lovely name and no one else will have it so shes one of a kind :-). Peoplewill make the silly comments but just ignore them xxx

Louise - posted on 03/01/2010

Ive had the same problem, people ask your babys name,then give their opinion! Was you asking their opinion when you answered their question? My eldest is Abbie, i was quite young when i had her, & named her Aisha, but changed it when she was 6weeks old (the day before i got her registered), because of peoples reactions, shes 9 now & wants to change her name back to Aisha! I also have two younger daughters,Delilah & Jude, i get odd comments, but just reply with, Well i like it & smile. Dont worry what other people think, its your baby, call her whatever you want to.

Terry- Ann - posted on 03/01/2010

some people just love to chat, there is nothing wrong with her name it is beautiful. You should never listen to idiots..............

Hillary - posted on 03/01/2010

A lot of the "unique" names people come up with are pretty bad (and I don't care for them at all), but I actually really like Paislee. Not only is it a sweet name, but it has meaning, and I think that's the most important part of a name. My husband and I are constantly explaining our son's name to people, and as far as I'm concerned, if they don't like it, they can kiss my patootie. Paislee even sounds good with her brother's name. I think you've got a winner there. Ignore the ignorant and close-minded :D

Donna - posted on 03/01/2010

the name you've picked is beautiful, you stick to your guns and keep the name. My daughters name is Kiara (pronounced key ar ra) we too got a lot of thats different and how do you spell that but it fits her perfectly and theres not too many out there. Good luck.

Danielle - posted on 03/01/2010

I wouldn't worry. Paisley isn't an unfamiliar sounding name as most people would have heard it before- paisley design and Paisley the town in Scotland where the design originated. Paisley (the town) wasn't always spelt this way either. Over the years it has been known as Paislay and in some parts of Britain, still known as Parsley. However, some Scottish place-name books suggest "Pæssa's wood/clearing", from the Old English personal name Pæssa and leāh - "clearing, wood". Pasilege (1182) and Paslie (1214) are recorded previous spellings of the name.

So, changing it to Paislee to incorporate the memory of her grandfather is just fine!

x

Donna - posted on 03/01/2010

Do you know what, who cares what everyone else thinks....if you love it then that all that matters. I think it's lovely, and we too used names for our little boy in honour of his grandad's (one living and one deceased!) so I think the sentiment is beautiful. Just take no notice :)

June - posted on 03/01/2010

nothing wrong with,heard of a lot worse,if people don't like it tough.

Janice - posted on 03/01/2010

There are a lot of unusual names these days. It is true however that there will always be the few who want to poke fun at something different. It is usually people who are uncomfortable with anything out of the ordinary. Since the name Paislee is not common people will always ask for a spelling or ask to hear it pronounced again. My four kids have very common names. I did that just to avoid any second guessing.

If you love the name keep it but get ready for more "could you please repeat that?"

Sam - posted on 03/01/2010

Ilove it! My son is Luis and my daughter Ebony. I too wanted them to have something a little different! i know no other Luis' spelt this way and not one other Ebony! My kids love their names as everyone remembers them! Well done you, great choice! PS - LLOOVVEE Parker too! Very coo!

Debbie - posted on 03/01/2010

I think the name Paislee is fine, and really you shouldnt worry what other people think, you chose it so they can make any comment they want to, my son is called Leon Arda Kilercioglu, so try and work that out how to say it.

Julie - posted on 03/01/2010

I think her name is very cute! Maybe the individuals that you spoke with are just used to hearing names like John, Jean, Sally, Mathew, etc. Nothing wrong with any of these names either. Thank goodness we don't all have the same names! How very nice of you to honor the grandfather (Lee). Paislee will know that her name has special memories to everyone!

Brittany - posted on 03/01/2010

my dauhters full name is Alisyn Kritney Elizabeth Peck. I dont think there is anyone else wth the name Kritney, which is was mine and her dads name combined,(chris+Brittany) people used 2 say things about how her name was 2 long and kritney is weird blah,blah which really used 2 bother me, but now i realize, this is my beautiful daughter and i gave her the most beautiful name no matter what nebody thinks. its unique and i would much rather 4 her 2 have a special name that has meaning behind it than 2 have a name that 10 other girls will have in her school. paislee is a beautiful name!! the people who r usually negative r the people that are jealous of what u have that they r missing! i luv the name.be proud of it!!

Kirsty - posted on 02/28/2010

it is a gorgeous name, my daughters name is kaelyn ( pronounced kay-lin) and i am constantly correcting people that it is not kayleigh or caitlin. i think it is great to be unique, not one of a trillion people with the same names. great reason for it to!!! dont worry what people think im sure your daughter wll thank you for a beautiful name and being named after a wonderful person x x x

Soulla - posted on 02/28/2010

My mums name is Paraskevi (Greek) so i named my daughter Paris and all I heard for the first year of her life is “”ooooh Paris Hilton”, and “ooooh that’s wierd”. Yeah, they will get over it and don’t wait to listen for reactions, they just wind you up. lovely name BTW :)

Kim - posted on 02/28/2010

Her name is beautiful.....I know a Paisley and its a wonderful name! I think no matter what the name is it has to be meaningful to you and her dad and no one else matters. Peoples opinion are just that "opinions" not fact so dont worry if some rude people want to make their "opinions" known they obviously have nothing better to do than be rude

Crystal - posted on 02/28/2010

i dont think there is anything @ all wrong with ur daughters name its beautful !!!!! i get the same reaction with all my kids names my oldest name is aaliyah lynn ppl pretty much say y did u spell her name like tht did u really have 2 put all those As in her name , were did u come up with tht name .. i like how we spelled her name .. my middle childs name is lazaro antonio ... ppl ask wht kind of name is tht i tell them hes named after his dad , grandpa and so on and personally the name fits him .... my youngest name is izayah thomas with him i get the reaction y u spell his name like tht its not spelled like tht ( even tho it is in the baby name book i have ) or y u name him after a famous basketball player u must really be a fan im not tho i just liked the name izayah and my kids dad like the name thomas so we just put his middle name as thomas ... i tell ppl if they dnt like my kids name they dont have 2 say it keep my kids names out there mouth .... and there not there kids so dont worry about it

Melissa - posted on 02/28/2010

Hello! I think it is a nice name. I've always kinda thought that kids should have their own unique name because they are there own person. I wouldn't worry about what other people think! I have 3 children..daughter Jordan, son Cain, and daughter Destiny. As for my son's name Cain, I have gotten look's too. I guess due to the Cain in the Bible and because it's spelled the same way. But that's not why we gave him his name so I don't let it bother me. Just feel confident and secure in the name you have given your daughter. Good luck!!

Alice - posted on 02/28/2010

I Think Paislee is a gorgeous name, My daughter is Aimee as i didnt like the normal spelling and My son is Alfie as i am a fan of the old names, when i was pregnant with Alfie we didnt know what we were having and we are fans of the A names but theonly one me and my partner both liked for a girl was Amelia but we got slated because of its similarities to Aimee so probably a good job we had a boy, but if we ever did have a girl we would call her Amelia, after all isnt it nice when siblings have something in common or similar?? But ignore them its your choice and your life.......

Ariel - posted on 02/28/2010

My name is ariel and in 1985 im sure my mom got some CRAZY looks (this was before the mermaid) and now look how popular it is :) good names catch on and i think paislee is awesome! bet everyone else will in 10 years too.... :)

Firebird - posted on 02/28/2010

Who cares what other people think? Yes, it is a 'different' name, but it's also a nice name. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks of it, so there really is not much point in being offended by someone else's close mindedness.

Cass - posted on 02/28/2010

It's a cute and unusual name with an alternative spelling, so you're going to have to explain it sometimes. So will she. For the rest of her life. It's not a big deal but when you go with cute/unusual + irregular spelling, you have to expect to have spend some time explaining. Think of each time you go over the name as an opportunity to honor the grandfather for whom she was named and don't get bent out of shape. Ignore the people who are rude as you would in any other situation and move on.