My understanding of naming is that every child comes into the world with a name that is very connected to who they are, character traits etc. The parents and only the parents (not the grandparents, aunts, uncles etc.) have nevuah that will help them to learn the name of the child, which will eventually shape who they become. It’s very hard to go through life with an awkward name, one that has a negative meaning or sounds funny so that should always be part of the decision making. My sister is eternally grateful that she was given a different name than the one originally suggested by relatives. Only you will know what’s right for this child. I know people that were very confused about the name and had even chosen one before birth, but after the baby was born they felt strongly that a different name needed to be used. I can’t say what my name is, but it absolutely describes me and I have a niece with the same name who has very similar traits.
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