I want to change my daughter's name

[Indie14]

My daughter is now almost 6 weeks old, and I am really unsure about the name we chose. Her name is Sasha, and since her birth no one has said they like the name. Many people have assumed we have had a boy because of the name. When I look at my daughter I just don't see the name Sasha. I am thinking we should give her a more feminine name like Chloe. Am I too late? Does any one like the name Sasha?

[Beeza8906]

:yes: I like the name Sasha..


I used to babysit a little girl with that name and she was the nicest kid i have ever met..
So everytime i hear the name i think about kindness.:laughing:

[Lastcenturymum]

It's not what other people think - it's what you think that matters!! I know a couple of girls called Sasha, and actually to me, it's a more a girl's name than a boys.

I'd prefer it to Chloe - it's just that bit different

[~Temet Nosce~]

Hmm I'm really starting to wonder about people's insecurities about what other people think lately (just have noticed an increase of these types of posts) It shouldn't matter what other people think.

If however you feel you don't like it, then I think it's probably fine still to change it, just contact the births deaths and marriages place and they should let you know.

eta. for the record, I have always thought of Sasha as more of a girls name, only just recently learnt it was a boys name as well..

[codswallop]

much better then Chloe!

[delirium]

Personally I like Sasha more than Chloe. But it shouldn't matter what others think, don't change her name just bc you think no one likes it. She is your daughter. I have found that rellies that don't like a name tend to warm to it after a while after they get used to it.

[Chub Chub]

Sasha is a beautiful name and is on our shortlist for a little girl:D

Stick with it.

[CrankyAndTired]

When I look at my daughter I just don't see the name Sasha.

Then by all means change it! :D She's not going to know the difference at this stage, so if you want to change it, go for it!!

We're going to change our son's name, and he's nearly 9 months old!! On his birth certificate he is Roman, but we've called him "Rome" since day one, and like you, when I look at him I dont see a Roman :no: I see Rome!

Just make sure you pick the name YOU like, not one to please the world.. :)

[poppie]

I loooove the name Sasha and we would have named DD1 Sasha if our Surname didn't make her sound like something you should eat! I had the most beautiful friend once named Sasha. If you don't think it suits her though then maybe you should change it but I love it.

[buzzing bee]

I think Sasha is more a girls name than boys. I wouldn't worry about what others think, just go with what you like. When I was pregnant with my ds I liked Micah then changed my mind and my family said thank god we didn't like it (or something like that). Than we changed again and named him Micah anyway. They haven't said anything and lots of people like it.

Unless I love a name I wouldn't mentioned it.

[chameleon]

I love it. I always thought it was a girls name until recently.

I'd worry about what YOU think:) Everyone else will get used to whatever name you go with.

[MamaKoala]

If you think it fits then keep it. If you don't think it fits then change it but forget what anyone else thinks.
I made the name choice for this bub on my own and I got protests from both my mother and the father but it's what I want and it is what I am calling her and I really don't care if anyone else likes it or not.
Personally I think Sasha is feminine and have known many female Sasha's. The only Male Sasha I have ever heard of is that British comedian and it's spelled different anyway.
Good luck on your decision.

[hayleylea]

I have always known it as a girls name here. I also know a girl (well woman now) called Sasha. I actually dont mind the name. If you dont think it suits here though then change it, but dont care what anyone else thinks! :no:

[MyFourCubs]

I agree with the PP's- it is absolutley what YOU think that matters! If you really don't like the name now yourslef then by all means change it- sooner the better. Otherwise, stick with it. It's YOUR daughter so only YOU need to be happy with it.

[hailsntwang]

I have a cousin named Sasha and growing up I was always envious of her name because I thought it was unique and gorgeous..

I've always loved the name.

If it doesn't fit your child then my advice would be to change it but I need to ask, is it not fitting because you are caring too much on other peoples perception of the name:confused:

Who gives a toss what other people think about the name you gave your child really!!

It all comes down to personal choice. If everyone liked the same thing the world would be one thing and one thing only - BORING!!


It doesn't matter what you name her, someone is always going to have an opinion on that name. It's just the way it goes.

[Nomsie]

You know what? None of my rello's or close friends have EVER said they liked either of my son's names.. and I don't care in the least. We chose them because we liked them, and not to please other people. :)

BUT, you did say that you don't see Sasha when you look at her... so.. well, she's YOUR daughter! And better to change it now at 6 weeks then to get to 3 years old and decide that you just cannot stand Sasha anymore...

[BabelFish]

Sasha is a lovely name and very unusual these days.

However, if the name doesn't feel right to you, then you are the only one whose opinion matters. Is it ONLY because other people haven't said anything or has it just not felt right from the start? It's your daughter's name, you chose it, if you love it then it doesn't matter what other people think.

BUT if you don't love it then you need to make a decision about whether or not to change it - and give it a lot of thought and find something you really love, not just something you'll settle for because it's not Sasha.

I much prefer Sasha to Chloe - but it's your choice.

[ibb]

I think it doesn't matter what other people think. You have to be comfortable with it.

I personally only know the name as a girls name and i love it. Too many babies are called Chloe these days, heaps of my friends have used that name so it is getting common whereas Sasha is still unique.

6 weeks is probably early enough without her getting confused but stop thinking about other people and make sure you are doing the change for the right reason.

[Aquillah]

You know what? None of my rello's or close friends have EVER said they liked either of my son's names.. and I don't care in the least. We chose them because we liked them, and not to please other people. :)




Well I LOVE your boys names! One in particular....:laughing::yelclap:

By the way - I love Sasha! Beautiful name. Also, six weeks sometimes I still dont think they can 'look' the names. I think you are so busy adjusting to having a newborn in the house that it can take a little time. If you love it, stick with it, if you dont - change it.:flowerz:

[GirlsRock]

Sasha is a lovely name. I can just imagine a gorgeous little Sasha in kinder.

I read the other day that Naomi Watts calls her first born Sasha (his name is Alexander) and I thought "that's a girls name".

You obviously loved the name when you named her. Please dont let other people influence your decision.

:hugs:

[nothanksbye]

I loooooove the name Sasha.

I have a sasha doll and her name is Sasha.

To me it is a very feminine name.

[JackzMumma]

I'm another one:yes:, I like Sasha more than Chloe. When I was little I would look at that name printed and think it was pronounced CH-LOW??:laughing: I now know, but at the time it was like....yuck!! Why would someone name their child that!!! Now that I know how it's pronounced I do like it, don't get me wrong:o, but I like Sasha more.

But also I don't see the name Sasha as a boys name AT ALL!!!! But if you don't see a "Sasha" in her then by all means change it:yes:. I can't decide on the 3 girls names I have chosen just incase it is a girl, so I'm leaving it til they are born. But I'm hoping that bubs looks like a Parker coz that's the only boys name I have!!:o

I would spend a week calling her "Chloe" and see how it feels. Good Luck on your hard decision:thumbsup:.

[2girls&1angelboy]

i like the name sasha i like the name chloe too i have a chloe.
what ever decision u make needs to be done by u and partner not any1 else.
Good luck with ur choice :)

[Out To Pasture]

I knew 3 Sasha's growing up all girls.
To be honest I always thought Sasha was a girls name only. I never could imagine it on a boy.

I honestly like it, just as much as Sorsha

[BabelFish]

It's just become a bit more popular lately because (I think perhaps) of Naomi Watts, whose son is Alexander, but they call him Sasha because that's Alexander in Russian.

I think `originally' it was a boy's name, but has become unisex over many, many generations. Even still, I don't think it's ever been in the realms of Isabella or Mia etc, which a lot of little girls are called. I went to school with a Sasha but she's been the only one I've known. It's lovely and uncommon.

[squiglet]

I love the name Sasha. I think it's very girly:thumbsup:.

Although a cute boys name too:)

[2girls&1boy]

I think Sasha is a lovely name :yes:

I have a good friend with that name & she is so girly & feminine. I associate Sasha with classic & girly traits.

You chose the name for a reason, don't worry about anyone else & their opinions.

[bunintheoven12]

Sasha was always at the top of our list but no one in our family liked it and after all the comments felt we couldn't use it. Just last week I emailed my sister saying I wish I'd called Lara - Sasha and she replied saying that she was glad we didn't because Sasha and our surname would have made her sound like a porn star!!

I think it's a beautiful name. However when I knew everyone hated it I just couldn't use the name because I knew what everyone thought. I know it shouldn't matter what other people think but a lot of us do care whether we admit it or not.

I will always love the name Sasha.

[lizeyhud]

you shouldnt care what anyone else thinks of the name you choose it for a reason and if you still like keep it.
anyway what gives people the right to tell you they dont like it its her name and i think its lovely not something i would have choosen but when i hear it out loud its nice.

[little_froglette]

hey my mum said she is horrified by the name we have picked!

i read a response i thought was good by a fellow bub hubber..
when some one says 'oh i don't like the name Sasha'-
you reply with
'oh funny that cos i never liked the name.. (insert their name here)..



My family is struggling with our dd's name as it is a traditional Hungarian name.
but i love it and it's ALL that matters.

[kylza]

I knew a boy called Sasha and I always felt sorry for him for having such a feminine name.
Personally I much prefer Sasha then Chloe, I think its a lovely name.
However you must be happy with your choice.

[Alicia88]

I prefer Chloe... :thumbsup:

[shymmer]

I join the ranks of the Sascha fan club! I LOVE that name - it was on our list and only two nights ago were discussing it as an option for DD2. But friends named thier DD that and I felt bad to copy.

I originally had it on my boys list (two yrs ago)- love it there too, even though it does sound feminine. But once I met our friends DD Sascha- I only see it for a girl now.

Don't be alarmed that baby doesn't 'look' like the name. Or you don't relate the name to baby at first. When my first DD was born, I called her baby/bubsy/sweetheart/little girl . . every endearment under the sun except her name! Her 'name' wasn't endearment enough or something. And I noticed I was doing this, but as she got a few months older she seemed old enough for her name, and I began to use it.

Don't doubt yourself over what anyone else says. And give baby time to grow into the name. Think about why you chose that name, and if you changed it, would you eventually regret that you did?

[shelle65]

Well, I love it, obviously- my daughter is called Sacha! Only we pronounce it Sar-sha rather than sash-a. I have only ever received positive comments about DD's name, perhaps your family and friends are just jealous?

I personally think it's the height of rudeness to say something negative about a new baby's name, no matter how much you dislike it.:no:

[Kayangel]

U must have loved the name to chose it, right?

Dont worry about wat others think, the main thing is that u like the name. Ive heard u have a great name when some people love it and some hate it;).

Just be aware that if u change her name it will be noted on the BC and for the record i think Sasha is a lovely name.