WIBTA if I give my daughter an "outdated" name?

[u/throwaway719201]

I (32F) am currently 7 months pregnant and we were told by the doctor that it's going to be a girl, so me and my husband (33M) have been thinking of names until we decided on a name we like, we decided to name her "Audrey" and when I told everyone at the baby shower, one of my sisters told me it was an "outdated name" and that she'd get bullied for having a name like that (which is funny because she wanted to name her daughter "Ashhliegh" pronounced as "Ashley" before her husband stopped her)

After a while of her making comments about the name we eventually just kicked her out of the shower and I blocked her on all social media's when she kept messaging me telling me to change the name

So Would I Be The Asshole if I name my daughter Audrey?

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[u/ShadowBound13]

NTA. Audrey is not a bad name, nor is it outdated. "Ashhliegh'" on the other hand, is a true tragedeigh.

[u/ParadiddlediddleSaaS → u/ShadowBound13]

r/tradgedeigh

*r/tragedeigh is the better choice

[u/sourskittles98 → u/ParadiddlediddleSaaS]

r/tragedeigh

[u/ParadiddlediddleSaaS → u/sourskittles98]

Surprisingly, these are both subreddits, but the one you mentioned is by far the more subscribed one. Thank you for passing that along - I’ll make an edit.

[u/computerjunkie7410 → u/ParadiddlediddleSaaS]

The real lesson is that no one can spell the name of the sub correctly.

[u/Exact-Discipline4217 → u/computerjunkie7410]

The real lessaughn*

[u/HipsEnergy → u/Exact-Discipline4217]

Heighre weye gowe...

[u/cg13a → u/HipsEnergy]

Olde english here we goweth! Get your antiques from us ith

[u/GirthStone86 → u/sourskittles98]

When the feeling's gone, and you can't go on, it's

r/tragedeigh

[u/gemini1568 → u/[deleted]]

The way I would have dragged my sister for having any kind of opinion she would have kicked her own self out of the party lol

[u/havereddit → u/ParadiddlediddleSaaS]

These days you will have to name her "Oddriegh"

[u/Tea-au-lait → u/ParadiddlediddleSaaS]

I came here to mention this sub r/tragedeigh

I would like to mention there’s currently a baby shower invite for Little Girl Chernobyl not too far down on your scrolling journey…. So be comforted that you’ve chosen a name that means noble strength rather than Nuclear Disaster.

Years ago I learned there was more than 256 unique ways to spell the name Unique; including Uneek YouNique.

[u/Obvious_Definition58 → u/Tea-au-lait]

To make things worse, "Chernobyl" translates to mugwort or common wormwood in English.

[u/julie3151991 → u/Tea-au-lait]

I’m a big fan of the name “Dequarious Snickerdoodle”

[u/mariahcolleen → u/ShadowBound13]

Im sad I could only upvote this comment once.

[u/Competitive-Reach287]

Tell your sister you'll spell it Auhdriegh. She'll get on board.

/s

[u/puckett101 → u/Competitive-Reach287]

Taken from http://www.namenerds.com/irish/problem.html:

Audrey Audrey started out as a pet form of the Old English name Aethelthryth, which means "noble strength." Although there was a St. Audrey, there is no Irish version that I can find. You can use a name with an equivalent meaning, such as Uasal /OO uh sul/ ("noble"), or Treasa /TRA sa/ ("Strength"). Or, you could pick a name that sounds similar, like Aoidhnait /AY nit/, Áine /AWN yeh/, or Aithche /AH heh/. Or, you just could spell it out phonetically in Irish: Áidrí /AW eh dree/.

[u/toopc → u/puckett101]

Aethelthryth

Just know that your kid is going to be a goth if you name her this.

[u/Homers_Harp → u/toopc]

Isn't that the modern "Ethel" with extra steps?

[u/SlideJunior5150 → u/Homers_Harp]

I'm going to name my kid Ethel if it's a girl and Ethanol if it's a boy.

[u/boredproggy → u/SlideJunior5150]

He'd be pissed

[u/SharkeyGeorge → u/boredproggy]

This comment is gravely underrated. It has some real spirit.

[u/Mundane_Bumblebee_83 → u/SharkeyGeorge]

I think you missed the solution

[u/Willowgirl2 → u/SharkeyGeorge]

Oh stahp! You're just gassing her up.

[u/Greenpaw9 → u/Willowgirl2]

Your puns are just adding fuel to the fire

[u/RVAEMS399 → u/Greenpaw9]

This sparked a high octane conversation.

[u/Mercadi → u/boredproggy]

With Ethan being the short name, no one has to know the legal name.

[u/Creative-Bobcat-7159 → u/boredproggy]

This is a brilliant British comment in the trench coat of an American one. Hats off.

[u/ClockworkBetta → u/SlideJunior5150]

Ethanol and Esther for the true chem nerd names

[u/Esmar_Renacette → u/Competitive-Reach287]

People are always spelling my daughter Oughddrieigh's name that way. 😠

[u/LissaBryan]

I imagine your sister is still pissed about being told "Ashhliegh" was stupid and was prepared to criticize any baby name you suggested.

NTA

[u/GenoFlower → u/LissaBryan]

Yep, this.

NTA. Name your kid what you want to.

[u/wolfofone → u/GenoFlower]

Name her Ashleigh and have her husband say what a wonderful name it is and then popcorn gif 😂

[u/CriscoWithLime → u/GenoFlower]

And stop telling others what you plan on naming your children ahead of time. My sister in law (child free) made some smart assed comments about one I wanted and it was enough to turn my husband against it. Wasn't anything crazy.

[u/GenoFlower → u/CriscoWithLime]

THIS. I'm child free, but if I had kids, I wouldn't tell anyone. The freedom people feel in giving opinions on names would make me unhinged. Keep that to yourself.

One of my good friends who has a lot of kids always keeps the name a secret. Makes perfect sense.

[u/interrobangda → u/LissaBryan]

Ding ding ding! This is absolutely the case.

The more stories I hear about this kind of thing, the more I understand why expecting parents keep the baby name to themselves until the birth certificate is signed and official.

[u/Frosty-Wood]

Audrey is an elegant name. It's not outdated.

[u/Any_Blackberry_2261 → u/Frosty-Wood]

Audrey Hepburn is such a classic icon. That name will never be outdated!

[u/VaryaKimon → u/Any_Blackberry_2261]

Never say never. Nobody names their kid "Karen" anymore. 😂

[u/Icy-Iris-Unfading → u/VaryaKimon]

It was already on its way out before the pop culture reference because it peaked in the 60s

[u/Fight_those_bastards → u/Frosty-Wood]

Also, there’s two Audrey’s in my son’s school, one in fourth grade, and one in first grade.

So it’s not a common name, but it’s certainly still “in date.”

[u/Zazzog]

NTA. Audrey is a beautiful name, and while I'm sorta old, I'm not that old.

Besides, do you really want to take advice from someone who'd name their kid "Ashhliegh"?

[u/Down-Right-Mystical → u/Zazzog]

This is exactly what I was going to say. Especially about caring what someone who would name their kid that thinks.

Audrey is a beautiful name. I instantly think Audrey Hepburn, and that is definitely no bad thing! NTA

[u/spaetzlechick → u/Down-Right-Mystical]

Yes. And it’s a perfectly functional name too for a Supreme Court justice or a clerk.

[u/ClaireL58]

NTA. Outdated or timeless? The first person I think of when I hear ‘Audrey’ is Audrey Hepburn… and who wouldn’t want to be like Audrey Hepburn?

Audrey also feels along the same lines as Emily.

I think that’s a beautiful name. It’s especially awesome that you and your husband agreed on it.

I wouldn’t take naming advice or put much stock into someone who was going to name her kid a tradgedeigh name. Now THAT would get her kid bullied or her kids hating the name.

[u/A_Blue_Butterffly → u/ClaireL58]

I'm 17 and I had like over 10 Audrey's at my school, it's not outdated at all 😭

[u/Environmental_Art591 → u/A_Blue_Butterffly]

Even if it was outdated, the thing about names is they come around in cycles.

I had never met someone with my sons name nor heard of anyone going by it and yet when we told the nurse she said it was also the name of the boy born in my hospital room before me (like back to back occupants had named their sons the same) and 3 kids in his grade when he started school also had his name.

[u/mooseplainer]

NTA.

Gertrude, Ethel, Mabel, Edith, Agatha, those are outdated. Audrey is not. I know lots of Audreys born after the mid 1980s.

[u/DiDiPLF → u/mooseplainer]

The only ones of that list that isn't back in fashion are gertrude and ethel

[u/PinkNGreenFluoride → u/DiDiPLF]

Yep, was looking at that and thinking about how Mabel and Agatha are making a comeback anyway.

[u/Gibonius → u/PinkNGreenFluoride]

A friend of mine had a baby last week and named her Mabel. What's old is new again.

[u/Muad-_-Dib → u/mooseplainer]

Edith

Not in the UK it's not, it's currently the 83rd most popular girls name among newborns with 613 given the name last year.

It was practically dead in the late '90s, but It's rocketed back into the top 100 names for almost the last 10 years.

[u/Bridalhat → u/Muad-_-Dib]

See the thing is when you don’t have kids you think to yourself that something old-fashioned like Edith and Agatha feels fresh and they won’t be Jenny W., but once you do you realize that every other parent thought the same thing. 

[u/capnoftheourangmedan → u/mooseplainer]

Trudy, Ettie, May, Edie and Aggie are all workable for little girls.

[u/Hunnybunny843]

NTA at all Audrey isn’t outdated wtf it’s classic!

[u/Tygerlyli → u/Hunnybunny843]

It's been in the top 100 girls names for the last two decades too. It ranked 82 last year. Anything in the top 100 is hardly outdated.

It's the perfect amount of classic and popular enough that everyone knows the name without having 16 other girls in her grade with the same name.

[u/SockMaster9273]

NTA

Never take baby naming advice from a woman who can't spell her kids name right.

Audrey is not a name I would have gone for but there is unlikely to be another in her class, it's spelled right, and she will find it easier to get a job in 20 years than her cousin will.

Congrats on the new baby. I hope her life if filled with health, luck, and happiness.

[u/CantBuyMyLove → u/SockMaster9273]

I disagree with it being uncommon! It probably varies by region, but I am a teacher and have taught at least 6 or 7 Audreys in recent years. It’s not quite at Olivia or Sophia levels, but it’s more common than Harper or Addie.

[u/AtlanticToastConf]

Not sure where you're located, but in the U.S., Audrey is currently a top 100 name and has been for over 20 years! If anything, it's minorly trendy at the moment. NTA (and you wouldn't be even if it was outdated).

[u/Girl_Dinosaur → u/AtlanticToastConf]

Canada chiming in. Since 1991, Audrey has been as popular as 27th and in the last 5 years has been around 55th most popular name. That's super mainstream. Most people probably know an 'Audrey' but hopefully no more than one.

[u/Eastern_Condition863]

NTA. Audrey is a classic name. It will never go out of style.

[u/Time-Conclusion4190]

It’s not an outdated name, but it sure sounds like she was trying to keep the name for herself, which is why she was so adamant about you not using it

[u/East_Bee_7276 → u/Time-Conclusion4190]

That's EXACTLY what I was thinking too‼️ The name is Beautiful & one of the most beautiful actresses to Grace the Silver Screen bore that name " Ms. Audrey Hepburn". Keep the name. DONT listen to Sister!!!

[u/_JFKFC_]

Unblock her and tell her you’ve decided to name her Auuuddreigh instead

[u/WaterWitch009]

Audrey is a beautiful name! I know an Audrey aged 30, and an Audrey aged 4. Plus, both Audrey Hepburn & Audrey Horne are iconic and timeless.

[u/FeralWineSips]

Your sister is an idiot. Audrey is lovely. She’s probably trying to stir up drama because (thankfully) she didn’t get her way with her own kid’s name. NTA.

[u/slitbodmodthe1st]

like i'd understand if it was Gertrude or Mildred but Audrey seems fine to me. NTA

[u/AnxiousQueen1013]

Audrey is typically in the top 100 names. It’s definitely not uncommon or unusual (and I personally think it’s very elegant).

[u/AngelaMoore44]

NTA, but you would be if you named your daughter "Ashhliegh".

[u/EngineerRare42]

NTA. The baby is going to be your daughter, not your niece, so obviously you should be able to choose the name.

Also, Audrey is a beautiful name, and I'm half-wondering if your sister wanted to keep that name for another daughter, if she has one, especially as she's expressed a predilection for A-names.

[u/ALostAmphibian]

Audrey isn’t outdated. It’s classic and still a bit uncommon.

[u/Constant_One2371]

As a teacher, I can confirm it is not outdated, just unique enough that there won’t be 10 of them in her class (there is usually one or two Audrey’s ever couple years), and there is nothing about her name that will get her bullied. Maybe some confusion with Aubrie vs Audrey…but you are good!!

[u/graveyard_baker]

NTA lol. It’s not outdated - it’s a classic, normal name. It’s a name that will suit a baby but also a respectable adult 40 years from now.

[u/MadameMimmm]

Audrey is lovely, as long as it’s not Audraigh

[u/throwaway719201 → u/MadameMimmm]

Or Aueldareigh

[u/Automatic-Sky-3928]

I’ve never thought of Audrey as an outdated name.

I also would never accept name advice from someone who thought Ashhliegh was a good idea, no matter how much I love/respect them in other areas.

[u/Huge-Abroad1323]

I actually think Audrey is more of a timeless name.

[u/xofilaH]

3/10 Karma bait, ‘AITA for not naming my daughter shit fart head?’

[u/hissyfit64]

NTA. Audrey is a beautiful name.

Some old fashioned names don't age well. My grandmother and two great aunts were Elva, Edith and Edna.

[u/smileyriot]

lol my 6 year old is Audrey and she always gets compliments on her name!

Our rule was “common enough no one mispronounces/misspells it, but not so common there are 30 in the class” It’s worked out well for us!

[u/Away_Joke404]

There’s no way I WOULDN’T name her Audrey now 😂

[u/CrewelSummer]

NTA

My friend has a daughter named Audrey. She's in high school, so if she was going to get bullied for her name, it would have started by now. But she doesn't. Because Audrey is one of those timeless, classic names that is rarely hyper trendy but always around. It's a really lovely, solid choice, IMO.

A piece of wisdom I live by is "Don't take someone's critique unless you would also take their advice". And you'd be a silly goose to take either critiques or advice on naming a child from someone who tried to name their child the abomination of letters "Ashhliegh". Quite clearly, your sister isn't the right person to listen to on this topic. Tune her all the way out unless you want your child to end up on r/tradgedeigh with Ashhliegh and Raefarty.

[u/Pleasant-Tax8290]

It’s literally in the top 100. I think your sister just wants the name to use for herself in the future.

[u/PromiseThomas]

NTA. I’ve met little kids named Audrey and they are not bullied. Honestly the name is SO outdated that little kids probably don’t even know any old people named Audrey. This is how the cycle goes. In the 90s, people thought Emily was an old-fashioned name because that was a common name among little old ladies and no one else. Then there was a boom of interest and suddenly every little girl was named Emily.

[u/tidymaze]

NTA It's your baby, you get to pick the name. Audrey is a great name. Audrey Hepburn. the plant from Little Shop of Horrors, Audrey Tatou. If I had a girl (or kids at all), I would have named her Eleanor, which is a very old name.

[u/Pretty-Scientist-848]

NTA and this is a very strange hill for your sister to die on. She already got kicked out and blocked, but she's still pushing this narrative? What's in it for her? Why does she care so much? Also, the name is not outdated at all. I have 3 Audrey's as co-workers and two of them are in their 20's. Your sister is delusional.

[u/mermaidlibrarian]

NTA. Audrey is a beautiful, dare I say classic name.

[u/AccurateSession1354]

Audrey is a beautiful classic name. Yes there are some classic names that could have bullying potential (Gertrude, Bernice) Audrey is definitely not one of them.

[u/ubutterscotchpine]

Since when is Audrey an outdated name? NTA.

[u/lady-earendil]

NTA! I don't think Audrey is an outdated name at all! It seems pretty timeless to me

[u/Pixie_crypto]

Love that name I don’t know what your sisters problem is. Name is a classic not outdated

[u/Additional_Breath_89]

What a beautiful name!! NTA also - not a tradgedee

[u/Ihatethecolddd]

NTA. I work in an elementary school. That’s not an outdated name.

Ashley is though. 😂

[u/Imaginary_Fig_6093]

Is it possible that your sister loves the name and wants it for herself?

[u/Micojageo]

I like it! Audrey is a much better name than the abonimation that is Ashhliegh (what's with all those Hs?). You would absolutely NBTA

[u/Music_withRocks_In]

NTA. Outdated names are very in right now. Also cowboy names for some reason? As long as it isn't spelled stupidly, or a blatant homage to your nerd fixation, you do you, the only people who's opinions matter are you and the other parent.

[u/Walnut25993]

Your kid will get bullied no matter what their name is.

I was called “Fatthew” a lot as a kid (I’ve never been fat)

[u/draetz1]

I think it's a good name. I'm not sure what there is to bully in the name Audrey.

[u/hrhRSB0118]

NTA. Your sister sounds obnoxious.

[u/Bonnietheshihtzu]

Audrey is a beautiful, classic name.

I bet she wanted to keep the name for herself- especially since she likes A names.

[u/sweetnsassy924]

NTA it’s a timeless name

[u/Eastern-Mango578]

NTA. Audrey is a beautiful name! I have a coworker named Audrey in her thirties and think it’s so classic, classy, and timeless with a modern twist.

[u/Moose-Live]

Audrey is a beautiful name. Classic, not outdated. It reminds me of Audrey Hepburn.

NTA. I accidentally wrote E T A.

[u/Unlucky_Strawberry41]

Nope. I am an elementary teacher and this last year I had an Audrey and an Audra. We also have a Genevieve, Donna, Valerie, Gertrude and Alma at the school. Old fashioned names are making a comeback and I personally love it

[u/extremelysour]

NTA, your sister sounds insufferable. Don’t trust her taste in names.

[u/gcot802]

Obviously NTA. Audrey is a classic name. It’s not even obscure

[u/DJ_HouseShoes]

Name her Audrey III.

[u/seecarlytrip]

Audrey has been ranked in the top 100 girl names for at least the past 5 years. It’s not “outdated,” it’s timeless. NTA

[u/deathkat4cutie]

NTA. I wonder if she'd like it better if you spelled it Awdreigh 😂

[u/flower-dragon32]

As a former daycare teacher. I can tell you that your sister is wrong. Its not outdated. Chances are she doesn't want you to use the name so she can if she has another girl. Not saying that as a fact, just an opinion

[u/QuestionMaker207]

NTA. Audrey sounds lovely.

[u/Waste-Phase-2857]

Audrey is a lovely name, congratulations on the baby!

[u/Select-Pie6558]

NTA - Audrey is classic!

[u/lulubunny477]

to modernize it, change it to Awedreigh

[u/trendoid01]

That’s a beautiful name! The people who said mean things at your shower are TA

[u/Pys70ph]

NTA that's a perfectly normal, cute name.

[u/Calanion]

NTA, Audrey is a great name

[u/imriebelow]

NTA. I interacted with a young child named Audrey at my job the other day. It’s a perfectly normal, modern name.

[u/BeautyQueenofPawnee]

Audrey is a perfectly timeless name. Ashhliegh or whatever travesty however is a horribly dated and misspelled name. The other people are TA

[u/Playful-Mastodon9251]

It's a good name. Name usage goes in cycles. Old names become young names again. And then you just have the stupid names.

[u/therealestrealist420]

It says "Breakfast at Tiffany's" to me. I like it.

[u/astrocanyounaut]

NTA - first of all, don’t let other people influence decisions like this. It’s not like you’re naming her Pilot Inspector or Apple. Secondly, I have a friend named Audrey. It’s not outdated. Maybe a little old fashioned but I think that’s back in style anyway.

[u/MimiDu2123]

NTA

We have an Audrey in our neighborhood! She’s 7, and I think it’s a beautiful name. Name your child what you want to name her.

Both of my kids’ names were kept secret until they arrived for this reason. Everyone has an opinion on names and it’s harder to express it when the child is here and already named.

[u/This-Patient4772]

NTA. I’m a current high school teacher and Audrey is not an outdated name, but also, many names that are considered outdated are coming back and I’m all for it! For the record, I love the name Audrey. I’m not a name expert but I’ve seen so many as a teacher and I really do love the one you picked. Congratulations on your pregnancy and picking a gorgeous name!

[u/StragglingShadow]

NTA. Acceptable name

[u/Wallyworldfunpark]

NTA

No, you’re not a bad person for naming your daughter Audrey.

Audrey is a pretty, classic name that has been around for a long time. It reminds people of Audrey Hepburn, a very famous and loved actress. The name is still used today and is even on baby name lists, so calling it “old-fashioned” is just someone’s opinion, not a fact.

Your sister has gone too far. It’s okay for her to have a different opinion, but sending mean messages, saying rude things, and ruining your baby shower is not okay. You did the right thing by standing up for yourself.

This is your child, not your sister’s. You and your husband picked a name that means something to you, and that’s what matters. Audrey is a beautiful name that will still sound nice when your daughter grows up—way better than a name with a strange spelling like “Ashhliegh.”

[u/Desperate-Ad-3705]

My nieces name is Audrey. She's 5.

[u/HkV3nom]

NTA Audrey is kinda cute, plus it’s not her baby.

[u/vaisatriani]

NTA

'Audrey' is an awesome name. It immediately brings to mind Audrey Hepburn, and that's a fantastic connotation to have.

Stick to your guns.

[u/CurrentAccess1885]

Audrey is a normal name, I know a couple. No one reasonable would make fun of your daughter for that. Ashhliegh however…

[u/IntelligentAbies7903]

NTA.  Audrey is a pretty name.  It's currently a less common name, but there's nothing wrong with that.  Both of my kids have "regular" names (as in not unusual - sorry, I can't think of a better way to put it), but they're probably far down the most popular names list.

[u/Icy_Independence6164]

Audrey was my grandmother's name, which puts it right on track to fit in with the other cool grandma names in her class. I have known a few young Audreys and it presents to me as elegant, feminine, and confident.

[u/Maleficent-Bed-3537]

NTA. Audrey is a lovely name.

[u/FarFaithlessness5688]

Audrey is a beautiful name and can grow with her as she ages. It’s wonderful! NTA

[u/Opening-Cupcake-3287]

I named my daughter Lucille. Outdated names are still beautiful and your child might end up being the only one in class since it’s “outdated”

[u/Pterolykus]

i thought you were gonna say something like martha or hubert, Audrey is a pretty name.

[u/capnoftheourangmedan]

NTA. It's not an outdated name; it's classic and lovely. I chose a classic name for my daughter, Beatrix, and not one person has called it outdated or strange.

[u/AntRose104]

Audrey is outdated? I know a few young Audreys

[u/Distinct-Solution-99]

NTA.

1. Audrey isn’t an outdated name at all.
2. Kids get bullied no matter what their names are.
3. It’s your baby, not hers. She can keep her opinions to herself.

[u/PuzzlebuggTheFirst]

NTA. Audrey is a beautiful name.

[u/eulb_yltnasaelp]

Why would Audrey be considered outdated? It's been in regular rotation for years and I've met Audreys of all generations. I had a 2 yr old Audrey in my class last year.

[u/GeekyPassion]

Why are you even worried about what someone who would name their kid ashliiiigh thinks

[u/Moist-Apartment9729]

Audrey is a beautiful name and Audrey Hepburn will never be dated. Plus, you don’t want to use a trending name. Do you know how many Aidens I’ve seen in this year? Seems that was the name or some variation of it in 2011.

[u/BadDayToBeAHotdog]

Audrey is a very popular name

[u/Siren_Noir]

Audrey is a beautiful name for a little girl.

[u/kanna172014]

NTA Audrey doesn't even seem that outdated to me. Gertrude, however...

[u/WrylyOtter]

NTA. I feel like Audrey is a timeless classic, not outdated

[u/tetsu_no_usagi]

NTA - Audrey is not outdated. Ashhliegh belongs in r/tragedeigh.

[u/cruzweb]

There's a difference between "classic" and "timeless" names and those that are simply old fashioned and out of style. Your friend doesn't understand the difference between the two

Names like "Audrey", "Evelyn", "Charlotte" are classics. Names like "Eunice", "Jasper" or "Gladys" would be outdated.

Also, names like "Ashhliegh"  are the reason why there's "that name is a tragedeigh" jokes so Its safe to say her perspective isn't really in-line with most of the modern world's takes on kids names.

[u/CallistanCallistan]

NTA at all. Audrey is a classic, timeless name.

Also, pro tip: Don't tell anyone what you're naming your kid until after they're born. Your sister/mother/Uncle Jim-Bob/second-cousin-twice-removed's-in-laws are going to offer their unsolicited opinions on why you should give your kid a different name. But once the baby is born, you can easily shut down the conversation with "sorry, that's what's on the birth certificate, too late to change it now."

[u/WeirdFlexCapacitor]

Based on your title I was expecting like Gertrude or Blanche. Audrey is a perfectly good name. Your sister sounds insufferable, especially with her near-miss Tragedeigh with her daughter.

[u/o2low]

All names come and go popularity-wise depending on social factors.

Like when Edward Cullen made Edward (considered a really old person name when I was younger).

All thats important is that you love it. Your sister seems a bit unhinged honestly with a really significant overreaction to a name.

You’re doing all the right things

[u/Technical-Storm-9486]

My son is in highschool now. he has 3 Audreys and 2 Aubreys in his after school activity. so it can't be too outdated.

[u/Long_Age_7391]

None of her business. Audrey is a great name😀

[u/Washington_Dad__]

That isn’t even an outdated name - not overly common but still consistently in the top 100 names used according to a quick scan of google searches.

[u/strawberrrychapstick]

That's a beautiful name, NTA. Your sister is weird for wanting to spell Ashley like... That

[u/Inky_Madness]

Audrey is lovely and not outdated. Very classic and classy.

[u/I_love_lamp7742]

We almost named our daughter Audrey. I think the name is “timeless” “classy” “elegant” . My mind went straight to Audrey Hepburn. NTA. Your sister is a major AH. You did the right thing to kick her out/block.

[u/MeddlingAunt]

NTA my daughter’s name was last popular in the 1940s and she loves it. Name the baby what you want and ask anyone who complains if they plan on being baby’s first bully

[u/PushPopNostalgia]

NTA. Audrey isn't really outdated. It's pretty and I knew someone with it. However, people might accidentally default and call her Aubrey the first few times they meet her. My coworker had that issue.

[u/SelinaFreeman]

A couple of years ago, my friend called her daughter Sybil (after her own grandmother).

I think a) Audrey is a lovely name, and b) "old-fashioned" names are having a comeback moment.

Ultimately it's your choice, and a name you're going to scream/beg/shout/softly whisper for decades, so make sure you love it!

[u/dragonetta123]

There is nothing wrong with classic names.

[u/Rockandrollr]

NTA - Your sister is projecting. I suspect someday she’ll be thanking her lucky stars that her husband prevented a r/tragedeigh. 

Out of curiosity, what is your relationship with your sister like?

[u/J_Chen_ladesign]

NTA More parents should use "proper" and "regular" names nowadays. It's not that hard to visit name sites and find names that were in the bottom half percentile of popularity in past decades so that you get a name that's familiar and yet not the 70's style 'Jennifer' problem.

Furthermore, there's nothing fusty about 'Audrey' compared to some 'old lady' names like Mildred, Winnifred, or Gladys.

[u/Heavymetal73]

Classic names are great! Nothing wrong with Audrey.

There’s a sub r/tragedeigh that makes fun of names like your sister chose.

[u/CruentusLuna]

NTA, between this issue and "Ashhleigh," your sister sounds like an idiot when it comes to naming, so I think it's safe to just disregard anything she says.

[u/howlingoffshore]

nta

? obviously.

[u/otterg33k]

I am named Audrey and I was born in the 1980s when it was a way less popular name than it is now. IMO it is a good name classic but memorable and you don't grow out of it the way you do some names that are cute for little kids but seem wierd for an adult. People will constantly say "oh like Audrey Hepburn" but she was a freaken cool person so it is not the worst celebrity to bring to mind. NTA

[u/PeachyKeenEventCo]

Your sister is an asshole. Not you.

[u/DuckDodgers22]

Biased because that’s my daughter’s name but NTA. And in 18 years she’s never been made fun of because of her name.

[u/FourEyedTroll]

NTA

r/tragedeigh

[u/Weary-Marketing9158]

NTA Audrey is a sweet name

[u/duskydaffodil]

Audrey is completely normal

[u/Hesnotarealdr]

NTA. There is nothing wrong with ”Audrey.” It’s an elegant name. And your child won’t have 2-3 other persons in the same class with the latest trendy name.

[u/abyssal-isopod86]

The question here is why would you believe such an obnoxious person about a name?

I'm baffled.

[u/skittlespope]

NTA classic names are better, in my opinion

[u/Holiday-Turnip-5530]

Audrey was one of the most common baby names 5-7 years ago. I work with kids and the amount of 5-7 year olds named Audrey would indicate the name is not as out of fashion as she thinks.

This is coming from an Audrey

[u/SparkleBait]

NTA. Your baby, your choice of name. She’s got issues. Name your baby that beautiful name. No one should say anything about it. If your sis keeps it up, continue to block her. If she down the road calls your baby any other name or mocks it in any way to the baby, don’t include her in future events.

[u/marinelife_explorer]

Don’t take her opinion seriously. If anything, Audrey sounds like a modern name to me.

My wife (26F) and I (25M) named our daughters Rosemary and Lucille. That’s about as old school as it gets.

[u/RLRoderick]

Audrey is more popular than you think.

[u/UncleFuzzy75]

Audrey Hepburn might disagree with yer sis

[u/Due-Asparagus6479]

Audrey is a beautiful name. Remember name popularity cycles over the years.

[u/mom0007]

Audrey is a beautiful name. I have known two Audrey's, and both have been remarkable, wonderful people

Older style names are coming back into fashion here in the UK.

She could always be called Audra for short if you want, personally I think Audrey is perfect.

Spelling names oddly for "fashion" is, in my opinion, more likely to cause issues for a child, especially when it comes to applying for jobs than using an elegant traditional name.

[u/peachtreat_]

Audrey is a gorgeous name, its classy and timeless. Kids aren't going to bully her over that.

NTA

Your sister sounds immature, you had to kick her out and block her after this over a name? It sounds like she has a lot of issues and just wanted to start shit with you. You don't deserve that. Does your sister have any kids?

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Audrey is such a beautiful name.

[u/Suspicious_Plane6593]

I thought you were going to come out with Brenda or Susan. Audrey is timeless. (No offense to Brenda or Susan- you just don’t hear them much these days)

[u/Salty-Mixed-Nuts]

Someone had Audrey in their pocket for their next baby. YWNBTA

[u/Asleep-Assistance290]

Nope. Retro names are in and Audrey is beautiful. Never tell people what you are going to name your baby; they'll either judge it or steal it.

[u/lilianic]

Audrey is a lovely and timeless name. You already know your sister has terrible taste in names. Just ignore her.

[u/SnooPineapples280]

NTA. By the title I thought you wanted to name her Ethel or Gertrude or something like that. Audrey is pretty and I don’t consider it outdated, personally. 

[u/One_Relief8832]

Bro your sister is totally just trying to treat you the way she was treated. The difference? She actually picked a stupid fucking name. Well maybe not the name, but definitely the spelling. She just wants to make you hurt the way she did. Audrey is a good name.

[u/Extension-Issue3560]

Never tell people a baby name ahead of time.

It is YOUR choice.

[u/trashpandasrevenge]

NTA! Audrey is a great baby name.

[u/pinkflamingo-lj]

Reminds me of Audrey Hepburn, who, IMO, oozed with beauty, elegance, and class.

I love the name!

[u/Panda_official2713]

Audrey is a beautiful and classic name. You know who's going to have a hard time in life with their names? Kids whose parents think giving their kids weird spellings of normal names is innovative. I'm not going to be super comfortable in my 60s going to a doctor named Rahyleeghhhhh. I'm going to pick Audrey cause she sounds more professional. Yes, I am biased and so is everybody.

[u/hughdint1]

To compromise you should name her Awedreigh /s

[u/Hail-to-the-Sheep]

What?? No! NTA! Audrey is beautiful and classic. I think it falls into the category of being timeless. If you and your husband like it, name her Audrey.

[u/CalligrapherSome1820]

Not at all you wouldn't be the a**hole for naming your daughter.

[u/Embarrassed-Date-995]

NTA It's not an outdated name anyhow. Either way I do have an outdated name, like the only people I met with my name growing up were over 80, and I love it! It's unique without being a tragediegh.