A mom who unintentionally named her twins after TV characters has been met with quite a bit of teasing.
When it comes to parenting, few decisions are more significant than selecting the perfect name for your baby.
The name you choose will stay with your child for life and could have unexpected effects on their future.
Making a mistake when choosing your baby’s name is something that could linger and haunt a parent for years.
One mom recently shared her unfortunate story of doing exactly that.
In a now-deleted anonymous post on NetMums, a mother shared her story, revealing how she realized far too late that the names she chose for her twins also belonged to two famous TV characters.
People have had plenty to say on the matter, with one commenter writing, “This is so unfortunate. Change the names.”
Another added, “I’d change the names if I were you. Liking a name isn’t worth having your child bullied for life.”
A third commenter sympathized, saying, “I didn’t realize the name I gave my newborn is from a popular TV show until a nurse told me. Her name is super uncommon too.”
Meanwhile, a supportive mom chimed in, saying, “I think it’s cute! Your babies’ names are not ridiculous like some others. Who cares?”
“Don’t get me wrong, I love both names, but I feel like I made the wrong choice, and I always get awkward reactions when people ask,” the mom wrote.
“I had doubts from the beginning because I had been on Tramadol for days, and I felt like I might have rushed the decision.”
She continued, “I’m due to register them soon and feel pressured to make a decision by then.”
“My partner thinks I’m being ridiculous, but I’m the one who spends more time with other parents and children, and I always dread their reactions when they ask for their names.”
As for the controversial names in question?
“I have twins named Charlie (boy) and Lola,” the mom admitted.
“If I change a name, it will be from Lola to Lila, so it’s only one letter different and won’t be too confusing for anyone, including the baby.
“I worry about them being laughed at because of the show Charlie and Lola.”
People have been quick to share their opinions on the name choice, resulting in a fairly divided reaction online.
One person commented, “I personally think Lola is much nicer than Lila—and more unique too. I see a lot of Layla and Lila, but I haven’t come across many Lolas. I think it’s lovely.”
“Of course, it’s your decision, and since the babies haven’t even been registered yet, I don’t think it’s too late at all. Your little girl won’t even realize that was her name, and everyone else will get used to it,” one person advised.
Another replied, “They’re all great names! Maybe refer to them as Lola and Charlie? But it’s definitely not too late to change your daughter’s name if you prefer Lila. Congratulations!”
A third person added, “I would keep them if you like them—screw what others think.”
A fourth commented, “To be honest, it shouldn’t really matter why you named your children what you did, whether it’s linked to a TV show, book, or song title, or if it just stood out to you as a name you loved. That’s completely your business.”
