Am I simply being paranoid?

Question

I am 38 weeks pregnant and am expecting a daughter. For many months now, I have been finding myself exceptionally stressed and worried about the idea of naming my daughter - I do not know what is causing this, but have put it down to knowing that this is such a big decision that could ultimately affect my child's whole future. Once I got pass this paranoia and frustration, I thought I had settled on the perfect name for my daughter - one that I absolutely adore and that holds sentimental value for me. I choose Bella-Rose Holden. Ever since, my family have been suggesting Isabella Rose, which I love, but

I do not know if this is the right name for my child. I am worried about it, as Isabella was the name of my Maltese Terrier dog (who I recently had to put down) and I do not wish to name my daughter after my dog. Am I right to be worried about this? I mean, what if she asks about her name as she grows older and I have to explain to her that Isabella was also the name of my childhood dog? All I really want is for family to love the name Bella as much as I do, and to stop suggesting Isabella. I've try discussing it with them rationally and calmly, but all I am doing is stressing myself out. Am I being paranoid and should I stick to my guns and name my daughter Bella-Rose (Rose being after my childhood best friend)?

Answer 1

put isabella on the birth certificate and call her bella. as an italian woman i would say foregoing the classica isabella would disappoint her, and you, in the long run. its a timeless name.

Answer 2

absolutely stick to your guns. Bella is a beautiful name on its own. since Isabella is related to a sad event in your life, i would not go with that. Bella -Rose is very pretty. stop worrying and go with your heart. good luck and congrats.

Answer 3

i actually really love that name Bella! it is super cute and really adorable i think you should stick to it and dont listen to anyone else she is your daughter and if you feel like its the right name for her then name her that i dont think your being paranoid im sure your just worried because a name sticks with you your entire life but i really think its a beautiful name and you should def. name her that! Good Luck!!  

Answer 4

I think the name you chose for your new daughter is very beautiful. If that is what you chose and you are happy with it, then go for it. Don't let anyone interfere with your babies name. I wish you much luck with your delivery and your new babies name.

Answer 5

She is your daughter you choose the name. If you just tell your relatives that you are going to wait until you see her to decide the name and then when they all come in to see her you can say that you thought she looks like a Bella - Rose and that is what you have named her. They will be so emotional to see her that they will love any name you give her! Good luck

Answer 6

you need to stop worrying about the family, they will love her regardless of her name.

i really like Arabella Rose..nickname Bella or

Annabella Rose...nickname Bella

or just stick to your original choice of Bella Rose. dont worry about what everyone thinks.

Answer 7

Bella is a nick name for Isabella.  

Answer 8

Try thinking of other names that you could use the nickname Bella with. I agree with you that Isabella is WAY too common nowadays. Explain to your family that you don't want her to be in class with 2 or 3 other girls with the same name. I do feel that Bella is more of a nickname though, and would suggest using a different name that she can use in her adult life. I really like the name Arabella, and that can be shortened to Bella. And I think it sounds very good together with the middle name you chose and your last name. Arabella Rose Holden.......very pretty.

Hope I helped. And congrats!!!

Answer 9

Bella Rose is a beautiful name. i think you should tell your parents that Bella is her name and not Isabella, and that they have to call her with her name, or the baby will be soo confused!

My cousin is named Isabel and we call her Bella for short.

i know it's quite stressful to choose a name, but as i see it, you (& your family) sound to be like animal lovers, and most probably so will your daughter. so i think there's nothing wrong that when she grows up and can understand it, you mention her the story of your loved pet. she'll understand the love you felt for your dog, and that you chose her name because you loved the name and that's it.

Answer 10

Stella-Rose would be a pretty alternative. If you aren't comfortable using Isabella because it reminds you of your dog - then don't. This is your baby so you get to choose. Bella-Rose is beautiful on it's own. :-)

Answer 11

I love Isabella.. it's a very beautiful name and makes me think of a beautiful, sweet, amazing women.. But you know.. if it's making you this upset.. wait to name her.. Maybe you could get to know her first or when you see her for the first time a name will just pop into your head. It's happened to ALOT of my friends.. they have names picked out, but then they hold the baby for the 1st time and it's like NO.. I'm naming it this.. don't rush into anything..  

Answer 12

You should stick with waht you want. Bella-Rose is an absolutley beautiful name. I agree with you that Isabella is far to common. Don't lEt other people sway your decision!

Answer 13

To start, you are not being paranoid. Naming your child is a big decision, and a permanate one at that. Once you choose the name, you can't hit the redu button and name them something else.

And if you really like the name Isabella, than go ahead and name your daughter it. I don't think that any of the kids in school are going to know that you had a dog that you put down, name Isabella.

But like you said, Isabella is a fairly popular name, unlike Bella. I think that both names are really pretty, and I am sure you will make a great descision whatever name you do decide on.

Hope I helped! :-)

Answer 14

Girl just go with your guts! i have always wanted to name my daughter Isabella or Bella but Bella-Rose is such a beautiful name. Beside your family is not having the baby you are and whatever name you chosse they are going to have to call your daughter by that so just choose what you want. Another thing is that if it has sentimental value to you nobody can take that away from you.

Answer 15

Bella-Rose is such a beautiful name =)

Answer 16

If you want to call her Beautiful Rose, go ahead, just forgoe the hyphen. It will do your baby better in the long run :)

Answer 17

First and foremost, do not worry what your friends and family think: you are the one who is pregnant and is about to become the first time mother (and I wish you all the best of luck with that). Stressing yourself out is seriously going to affect your health at this late stage and truly is not worth it. You stick to your guns and name your daughter Bella-Rose; in translate to beautiful rose, as I'm sure you're aware, which is just the most gorgeous name. If you do not feel comfortable naming your daughter Isablella, it's perfectly understandable, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with Bella-Rose, especailly if it has sentimental meaning to you. Bella-Rose Holden is beautiful.

Also very sorry to hear that Isabella had to be put down - i know the pain and grief that can come with putting down a beloved pet as my family recently had to do so.

Answer 18

Bella-Rose is gorgeous, a little bit different, without being crazy and outthere/stupid!!

Go for it...your family will love it as soon as your princess is born :)

Answer 19

Your not being paranoid at all! it's your kid name her what ever you want and Bella-Rose it beautiful! You don't have to be rational, its your kid not theirs!