Do you let older siblings help name little brothers/sisters?

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Our 4-year-old LOVES the name Poppy for a girl. He actually wanted to name our first daughter Poppy. We do like the name Penelope, with nickname Poppy or maybe Penny in the future. However, I think we like Audrey or Zoe better than Penelope. I'm torn! I think it would be good affirmation and bonding for him to help name the baby, but at the same time, if we like another name better, should we just go with that?

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Maybe pick a name you all like and just let that be his nick name for her

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Last thing you want is a baby named cantaloupe haha

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Audrey Penelope?

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Let him choose between the two names you like better!(:

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I actually named my youngest brother. I suggested Declan and my mom loved it, all she did was change the spelling to Deklan. It's nice to know I chose that name. But as the parents it should be your choice in the end. Have him pick out more names he likes or ask his opinion on a name. Or maybe even just use Poppy or Penelope as a middle name

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Our daughter (who is 11) really pushed and worked dad into what we will be naming the new baby. I don't think they should be "the decision maker" but their input is great and fun to do as a family. I realize this is harder with little kids. Our 2 year old is like.. whatever... TRAINS!

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What ever you decide, Poppy can be his nickname for her. My nephew was going to be Theodore for 98% of his gestational life, so of course i called him teddy.  then he came out and was more of a Talon, so thay it was.. hes my little chunkin Talon Man, but he will still also always be Auntie Babes Teddy 💕💕💕

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I found out I was pregnant today & my sister was already wanting me to name the baby after her. She said "The middle name has to be Julianna after me!" I completely understand wanting to have family members help with names or even naming them after someone, but in my case me & my fiancé has already chose a boy & a girl name & we don't really plan on changing it.

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It's always good to let them feel included, but you do want to make sure you choose a name you absolutely love. If you decide the latter maybe use Penelope as a middle name so he still has an excuse to call her Poppy? Or, just let that be his nickname for her. I truly find this post adorable, I love when little kids are excited about their siblings. 😩❤️

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I'm the oldest of four and when my parents narrowed down their choices to the last two names they shared their ideas with us and we talked about it. I was only five but I distinctly remember the conversation and loving being involved in my sisters life so early.

Do you let older siblings help name little brothers/sisters?

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