![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/ive-picked-a-sweet-name-for-my-baby/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_Cropped-Hand-Of-Newborn-Baby-With-Name-Tag.jpg&description=An expectant parent says they've settled on a name they absolutely adore for their unborn baby son, but not everyone is too sure about it, and some even say it puts them in mind of a 'grumpy old man' When choosing a name for their baby, many new parents will be anxious to find out about any negative connotations or associations before making their final decision. A number will also be curious to know what others think about the name they're warming towards, and what sort of personality type it puts them in mind of. One excited parent-to-be has shared their first choice name for their unborn son and is intrigued to know what others think of when they hear it. The name in question is Graham, a historic name of Scottish origin that means "gravelly homestead". Although many have expressed a liking for the "sweet" yet "masculine" name, others admit they associate it more with a "grumpy old man" than with an adorable bouncing newborn. Taking to Reddit, the expectant parent revealed they and their husband are set to welcome a baby boy this autumn and have set their hearts on the name Graham. They wrote: "I'm always curious what comes to mind when people hear a certain name so, what associations do you have with Graham? For background - US, will pronounce 'gram'." One fellow Reddit user commented: "Honestly, in the UK it's kind of an old man's name. I don't know anyone under 50 named Graham. I imagine a balding accountant." Another remarked: "I can't imagine a baby called Graham for this exact reason - It's a grumpy old man's name for me. None of the four Grahams I know of are under 60 and none of them are particularly nice people." Taking a more positive view, a third said: "I have a two-year-old named Graham. It's very sweet on him. I've heard it more now that I have one of my own. I think it is both soft and masculine." A fourth agreed: "I think it's kind of cute. Like a whimsical masculine vibe." Although some view Graham as a rather old-fashioned name, there are those){kind=link}
An expectant parent says they’ve settled on a name they absolutely adore for their unborn baby son, but not everyone is too sure about it, and some even say it puts them in mind of a ‘grumpy old man’
When choosing a name for their baby, many new parents will be anxious to find out about any negative connotations or associations before making their final decision.
A number will also be curious to know what others think about the name they’re warming towards, and what sort of personality type it puts them in mind of.
One excited parent-to-be has shared their first choice name for their unborn son and is intrigued to know what others think of when they hear it. The name in question is Graham, a historic name of Scottish origin that means “gravelly homestead”.
Although many have expressed a liking for the “sweet” yet “masculine” name, others admit they associate it more with a “grumpy old man” than with an adorable bouncing newborn.