How so you (politely) tell family you don’t want name suggestions?

I have no advice because my MIL literally sent us a list of names 🫠

I would say “thanks for the suggestion” and move on. Or if it’s already on your list, say “ we’ve already considered that and it’s on our list.” And also “we won’t be announcing the name until after birth but we’ve got this under control” lol

Say ‘that’s fucking awful please don’t suggest any further names’

🤣🤣 I’d tell them you have a few names you like but won’t be picking one until you see the baby (that’s what I did!) and quickly change the subject! Or if anyone suggests names id say ‘ahah yeah’ and they’ll hopefully get the hint not to discuss any further

My MIL has been trying to suggest a name as soon as we told her we're having a girl.
We told her we have a shortlist and won't be sharing our top names.
The name she suggested neither of us like, as it's old fashioned alongside other reasons. We shut it down by saying it's not a name we can imagine ever calling one of our children and also doesn't go with our surname.

You could just say we have names we like already and that we both agree on so are working to shorten that list. If they continue to send suggestions, I'd reply with "as we've said previously, we have names we like, and as the baby's parents, we will be shortlisting from those names"

Just smile and say you will put it on the list.

“we already picked the name. but thanks though☺️”

I’m so sorry 😂 We get ours one at a time so it feels like we’re always having this conversation with one of them! 🤦🏻‍♀️

I like that! We felt like we had to remove names from our list so they didn’t assume we choose “their” name, but if we tell them right away, maybe it wouldn’t be an issue! Also really like “we’ve got this under control!”

I like that too! We’ve thought about just making up a name to give them (not actually from our list) to see if that helped, but maybe they’ll be less persistent if they think we’ve already decided!

girl just say “ohhhh okay” and name your child what you want 😂 or tell them yall already have a name/names but you’re going to reveal them at a later time. i know it’s annoying but just try to look at it as love and excitement because that’s what it really is at the end of the day

I would say you already picked a name but it’s a surprise and they’ll find out the day she’s born

I would just tell them you have a list and won’t be deciding for certain until she arrives.
From your post it sounds like you haven’t told them you’ve narrowed your list down. They may think they’re being helpful.

if you give them a fake name they may go out and buy personalized stuff. I know my family would just to say they were “first” or wel my mom specifically

Aww sounds like they’re very excited but I can see how that would start to be annoying! Perhaps say “actually we’ve picked one now but want to keep it a surprise for when baby arrives. Thanks for all your suggestions!”

You could say you already have a name and it’s not being revealed until after the birth!

I just said I’ll see what baby looks like before I name them.

We didn’t find out the gender with either pregnancy and had 2/3 names we liked. We named her when we saw her 🥰

Just be honest, “that’s not a name we like” or “thanks but we have a name in mind but are waiting till they are born to announce”.

I would simply smile and say thank you for your suggestions however we do have a list of names we really like and will decide on a name once baby is born and we see what suits her. Until then it’s pointless making further suggestions.

Just say you’ve got a name but you’re keeping it to yourselves x

We've decided the name to be a marital union decision and while we appreciate your input, that option won't be considered. Itsnt it fun to imagine though? We do that a lot with the upcoming excitement.

I'm not a "beat around the bush" kind of person and it doesn't always sound polite to others but I make sure what I say has no room for misinterpretation.

I just would look at them blankly and not say anything at all. Let them enjoy their silly moment. It's your choice not theirs! They have to accept it but best not to reveal the name until after baby is born as you get no negative feedback that way. People accept that its final

Just say that you have names you like but are waiting until you meet baby to decide, and you don't need any suggestions. Don't be put off by names they have suggested that you like, because when baby arrives that might be the name that best suits her. We didn't want anyone's opinions on the names we chose, we also wanted to meet both our children before actually deciding

I would ignore the name texts and reply to any other text without name suggestions. Soon enough, they will get the hint. We used to laugh at every suggestion my MIL gave. Then she stopped. Lol

Just tell them you have a few names in mind and will make a decision hopefully soon or when the baby is here, and will be sure to let everyone know what name was chosen. Since you haven’t yet decided, let them give the suggestions and just smile and say you’ll consider it but won’t tell anyone until you’re sure.

We chose our child’s name and told family what it was. My mum tried to have strong opinions about it and I simply just told her that’s our child and we’re naming her, she had her turn to name her children and if she wanted to name another maybe she should consider having another child. I don’t have time for nonsense and spare people’s feelings when they don’t know their place, that goes to family too.
It’s ok to make suggestions but not to be pushy.

I would just lie and say you do have a name picked out but aren’t sharing it until after the birth! 🙆‍♀️

I’d just tell them 2-3 names not on your list and says we’re deciding between these and then when she’s born say oh we changed our mind she just looked like a “insert name” 🤣

If nice boundaries don't work, I would start the very firm boundary so they can get that you really are not ok with them telling you this.

Say you have a name picked and everyone will find out when she’s born. If they ask what it starts with my favourite answer to that was: it starts with a letter of the alphabet

Honestly, I am grateful that my family is excited to even want to participate, so I’m nice about it. I hear everybody suggestions and then at the end of the day I’ll just tell them what I chose. I think sending over names suggestions is just out of love and one of the lesser invasive things that family can do lol