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Woman issued warning after admitting she doesn't like her friend's baby's name

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AuthorKatie Williams
Published date23 June 2022
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
Of course, the only way to settle this is to turn to the internet to ask for advice and parenting forum Mumsnet supplied some answers

On the thread, AIBU [am I being unreasonable], the woman wrote: "Friend told me today she has chosen the name Susan for her baby. I don't like it personally but automatically said "oh, that's nice". She's just WhatsApp me asking if I really liked the name as she got the feeling that I didn't (oops, I'm a liar).

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"Would I be unreasonable to admit that I don't? Or should I carry on lying about it? (Which I can do easier via WhatsApp!)"

The post quickly accumulated over 200 comments with fellow Mumsnet users offering their opinion but the comment section was divided.

"Keep your honest opinion to yourself, she won't thank you for it. While I agree it's not a name I love, she clearly does love it", one warned.

A second echoed: "Don't tell her you don't like it, you'll just upset your friend. Its a fairly "normal" name and not like she's saddling a child with something really embarrassing. At worst it's a bit bland but she could be a Suzy if she ever wants a nickname."

A third agreed: "You don't tell her you don't like her choice of name. It's not your baby she's naming, it's hers. You say it's a lovely classic name and you're so excited that you'll all soon be meeting her baby. That's how a supportive friend behaves."

Another suggested finding some middle ground with a reply like: "It's not...

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