In a conversation with baby naming expert Colleen Slagen, she discusses how often parents face disapproval from grandparents regarding baby names. Many parents find themselves reconsidering their name choices due to negative feedback from their mothers, which can create tension and uncertainty. Slagen highlights a generational divide in naming trends and emphasizes that once a baby is named, it is crucial for parents to stand by their choices. She outlines eight types of names that are usually met with disapproval from prospective grandparents, illustrating the difference in tastes across generations.
Slagen tells TODAY.com, "I work with a lot of people who are like, 'We liked this name, but my mom didn't like it, so that kind of ruined it for me.'"
"I think that's crazy to give your opinion after somebody's already named their child," Slagen says. "It's your child. Your parents had their opportunity to name their children. You get to pick the name you like for yours."
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