I think Emilie is pretty...I think Emma Leigh is nice but only if you're ok with the fact that people are going to pronounce it differently IYSWIM.

But yeah, you definitely shouldn't be pushed into anything you don't like, I agree with Miss Murder!

Fantastica, SO = Significant Other

when I was pregnant last time DH wanted to call the baby Kian if it was a boy & he was quite insistent about it even tho I wasnt keen...

we had a girl and called her Sophie so when I got pregnant this time I assumed he'd still want Kian and the name had grown on me by now so I was happy to let him have his way BUT he decided he doesnt like the name Kian any more!! bloody men hey?

you need to choose a name that you are BOTH happy with but TBH im inclined to think the mum should have the final say as its her that does the hard part!! xx

I've always thought moms should have more say and daddy's should have "veto" power! I've been naming my baby dolls since i was 3 years old... and guys (for the most part) just randomly say "hey i like the name....". I think Emily is a pretty name. I know a girl who named her baby Emily and they call her Emma. So if you like that - go for it! I also like Emma Leigh... it's only fair that you at least have some say in the spelling/variation of the name! Naming your baby is a huge deal and you should both be happy with the chosen name! Personally, i think it's worth fighting for and would stand my ground! Good luck!

I told my Oh that when the time comes, he can help with a name but since I'm the one carrying/feeding/etc, I get the final "ok"

We already have our names and I LOVE them!

I love the name Emma Leigh and I wanted to have it spell like that, I was definately ready to use that spelling but he thinks it's too love/complicated. Kind of strange though seeing we both have unique names/spellings (Beaux & Marsha Lyn). Part of the thing that is so frustrating for me is that he has taken the power out of my hands and like my opinion doesn't matter! I would never force a name down his throat but he's doing that to me and I'm the one doing all of the work for the next 9 months. GRR!! I've dreamed, since I was little, of names that I would name my future children. I don't think it's souly up to me to name the baby but at the same time, I don't think SO should be able to do it on his own just because he refuses to budge. I tried telling him we could use his name that he chose so long as I could make the spelling for Emily how I wanted it. He agreed but then later he refused everything I suggested and said it has to be spelled Emily. I feel bad for not wanting to use Emily when that's all he likes, I feel like I have to keep giving in to him..not like his opinion is more important than mine but he's been amazing putting up with my hormones that it doesn't seem fair at the same time. Am I neurotic or what?!

OH was very set on Stella for a long time, which I was reluctant on as it's a major beer brand in Belgium. I let the subject go for a while (about 4 wks or so). Once we were talking baby names with my friends and they all kept coming with suggestions, and he finally decided that he liked Bianca, which was one of my faves. (and told me that I never even mentioned it to him before, though I'm sure I have - well, whatever).

So we decided not to make a final decision until bubz is actually born, but we seem to be both happy with this name. So my suggestion would be to let the subject rest for a while with him...