What do I tell them? Baby Names...

Question

I'm expecting boy/girl twins & I have names chosen out but I really dont want to tell anyone the names!

When I was pregnant with my first child I told everyone what I was going to name her and my best friend nearly used that name.

Now I'm not so sure about telling anyone!

Would you be hurt if you asked someone what they were going to call there baby & they said they didn't want to tell you?

What should I say?

Should I say I'm not sure about names...would that be lying?

-Thanks!

Answer 1

Just say you'd rather not say yet.

Saying you're not sure when you are is lying, but you can tell the truth without coming off as too pretentious.

Answer 2

1st off get something engraved with the names and then get some cute announcements made up with their names,. Make them official so people will be less apt to use the names. You can get blankets or clothes made with the names stitched in, christmas ornamanets with the names engraved from thingsremembered,com

Answer 3

We're keeping it a surprise.

Answer 4

i think its neat to have a secret just tell everyone its a surprise.......u know the s*x of the babies so the names can be the surprise for everyone else

Answer 5

Just say you want to wait and see what he/she looks like before you decide :)

Answer 6

If you don't want to lie about it, you could always just say that the names are going to be surprises - only to be known by you and your husband until the twins are born.

I know a couple who did that. We were all dying in the suspense, but we didn't think they were rude or anything like that.

I hope everything goes well for you, your husband, and the babies :D

Answer 7

Just say

"we're not sure yet"

Answer 8

Well.  You could tell everyone you're undecided.  Or you're waiting to see the baby.  Or you just want it to be a surprise or you don't want to share or whatever.

Ooooor you could chose two really dreadful names as fake-outs (Eugenia-Hester and Chuckford Fester for instance).  And insist that you're going to use them - you LOVE them.  No matter what anyone says (or the looks they give) insist that they're just DARLING.

I think it would add entertainment value.

On a more serious note you could use two fake-out names.  Names that you don't intend to actually use, but will keep persistent people off your back.

Answer 9

You know it sparks peoples interests.. If you say.. " You know.. we have talked about it and we want it to be a surprise" either that or "we want to wait to see them first and then give them their names".. You can be creative..

"it's still up for debate"

"we have a list but were saving it for the delivery room"

"My husband has some.. I have some.. We will see who wins"

" we have a few names we will draw out of a hat when they come"

Give them a giggle and then let them in on the plan..

Nosey family members?? STAND YOUR GROUND GIRL...

congrats on the twins though...

P.S. I really want to know... lol

Answer 10

I would just say that you haven't picked out a name yet and this should keep people off your backs.

Answer 11

all you have to say is we are keeping it a secret between hubby and me and we will reveal the names when the babies are born!!!  

Answer 12

Although "I'm not sure about the names" would technically be lying it's more polite then "I don't want to tell you". However "I'm not sure" could lead to, "Well tell me and I can give you my opinion". I understand your reasoning for not wanting to tell people the names you've picked out but you should at least let the people closest to you know i.e. both you and your husbands grandparents and siblings and ask them not to tell a soul.

Good Luck and Congratulations!!!

Answer 13

i would say that you just have some idea, maybe it is bending the truth a bit but since they're not born yet you could (even though not likely) change your mind.... I would just say "we don't have anything definite, what do you think- any suggestions?" and deflect the question. just agree..."that sounds good, i like it, or maybe" and keep the real names to yourself...good luck!

Answer 14

were not sure until we see there face and then we will decide. it will be a surprise for all of us.  

Answer 15

yeah it doesn't matter if you lie

but you could just say i don't want to tell you, i would probably think you were weird if you said that to me though.

but saying i don't know yet is easier and if they keep asking say yeah we are still deciding

or you could confront them and be like i will tell you the names as long as you don't use them.

congrats

Answer 16

I think Its best not to tell anyone what you are planning to call your kids, they could either use it for their own child or try and talk you out of using it. I didn'tr tell anyone my childs names until they were born.

Answer 17

Undecided yet. We have several picked out.