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The little boy’s name wasn’t quite matching with his “squishy little baby” presence.
- A mom of four who welcomed her first baby boy mentioned she felt a bit uneasy about his name in a way she hadn’t with her previous kids.
- Heather spoke openly about the possibility of experiencing name regret in a now-viral TikTok video.
- Despite some commenters attempting to shame the mom for her feelings, many others shared similar stories about naming their own children.
What’s the significance of a name? Quite a lot if you’ve just introduced a little one into the family.
Heather, known as @heatherel on TikTok, recently posted a video where she discussed having some complex feelings about naming her baby boy Reed.
“Since the start, I’m not entirely convinced I like his name … even though I do like it,” she explained in the video.
“I’m finding it challenging to determine if I genuinely dislike the name or if I’m struggling to connect it to him because he’s such a tiny baby.”
In an interview with PEOPLE about her viral musings, Heather mentioned she “began questioning” the name after bringing her little boy home.
“I started questioning if I had made the right decision around the time we arrived home and settled in. I knew I loved the name, but I found it difficult to connect it to such a tiny little human!” she tells PEOPLE.
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Heather’s husband attempted to reassure her, expressing he was confident about the name.
“He has been completely sure of the name since the day we picked it!” she shares. “In fact, it was his name suggestion, and he compared every other option to it.”
Heather concluded her video by asking if other moms could relate. Commenters flooded in with a mix of nickname suggestions and reassurances that the name would feel right for her little one eventually.
“I’ve received quite a few really great ideas and adorable nicknames,” Heather shares. “Stan the Man — which incorporates his middle name — Reeder Rabbit, and Reedy Petey have been the top choices!”
Heather appreciated the moms who “let me know I wasn’t alone.”
“Many other parents had similar reservations for their own children. In most cases, it just took some time to get used to, which is what I believe will happen for me.”
Heather mentions some people have suggested there’s no harm in changing the name if her heart isn’t set on it.
“There’s a sentimental meaning to the name, so I wouldn’t change it legally. He was my first boy after three girls, so part of me wonders if it was still just the shock of having a son,” she says.
“On my platform, I share my journey in motherhood as a working mom and have been lucky to build a warm and engaging community of other parents. In this case, I received almost entirely positive and encouraging words and suggestions.”
Source: People
