‘It’s not that hard’: Mum slams mispronunciations of daughter’s name–can you get it right?
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Naming your child is one of the most personal decisions a parent can make, but when an unconventional choice becomes the source of public scrutiny, things can take an unexpected turn.
One mum is facing frustration after her daughter's unique name has sparked confusion, even among medical professionals.
Despite her insistence that the name is simple, it’s clear not everyone agrees.
A British mum has gone viral after sharing her frustration about the difficulty others have in pronouncing her daughter’s name—something even her doctor struggles with.
Emma Hutton, 35, took to social media to vent about the constant mispronunciations of her daughter’s name, Elae, which she insists is not hard to get right.
The mother-of-two named her one-year-old Elae, pronounced ‘LA’, because she didn’t want her daughter to have a ‘boring’ name.
Emma expressed her annoyance in a social media video, stating that even people she would expect to know better—like doctors—cannot get the name right.
She shared an experience where her GP mispronounced her daughter’s name as ‘Ellie’, and only realised his mistake after seeing her reaction.
‘He pronounced it wrong, again, he called her Ellie,’ Emma explained.
‘Then he just looked at me and went, ‘I’ve pronounced it wrong haven’t I?’
Emma then clarified how to say the name properly, noting that it is pronounced like the city of Los Angeles.
While she tried to explain, the reactions online were mixed, with many suggesting that if she wanted to avoid confusion, she should have gone for a more conventional spelling.
‘If people decide to spell names a little ‘different’, don’t get mad at those trying to pronounce it. We try,’ one person commented.
‘It’s not their fault, it’s yours. Why don’t people get it?’ another person added.
Others pointed out that they would have pronounced it as ‘ee-lay’ instead of ‘LA’, questioning why it wasn’t spelled as it sounds.
‘If it was pronounced ELL-AY that’s how it would be spelt, it’s phonetically incorrect sorry,’ one user said.
A few users even mocked the name, with one person commenting: ‘Sorry I mispronounced the weird name you made up.’
However, not all responses were harsh. Some users were more understanding, acknowledging the difficulty of unique names.
‘I have this with my daughters name too, her names Beau pronounced Bo not boo or bew,’ one shared.
Another person revealed how their daughter’s name, Tasia, was often mispronounced as ‘Tasha’ despite being spelt differently.
One user empathised with Emma, sharing how her daughter’s name, Zaila, was often mispronounced as ‘Zay-lia’, rather than the intended ‘Zay-la’.
Emma’s frustration wasn’t new. Earlier in January, she had shared a similar video about people misunderstanding Elae’s name, which had gained millions of views.
‘I’ve had people say that they feel sorry for my child, or that I’ve set her up for a lifetime of bullying,’ she said at the time.
‘They’ve called me a chav, or [say] that I’ve tried to win a competition for the world’s weirdest name.’
Source: Tiktok/emloublogger
She added that while she didn’t mind the negative comments, it was unsettling that adults felt the need to share such harsh opinions about a child’s name.
‘I would never comment on a mum’s post telling her I think her baby’s name is stupid and horrible,’ she remarked.
Despite the backlash, Emma stood by her decision, insisting that her daughter’s name is unique and beautiful, regardless of what others think.
In the context of evolving naming trends, a recent Australian baby names report revealed that more and more parents are opting for short, unique names rather than traditional ones.
The report by McCrindle’s highlighted that younger generations were particularly keen on distinctive names, with names like Michael, Charles, and Quinn falling out of favour.
In a previous story, we explored how naming trends are shifting in Australia, with more parents opting for unique and short names.
As the popularity of traditional names declines, many are now embracing more unconventional choices.
To dive deeper into the rising trend of distinctive names, be sure to check out the full details here.
Naming trends are evolving, and it seems like more parents are embracing unique choices for their children.
Do you think unconventional names are worth the confusion they sometimes cause?
Share your thoughts in the comments below.
One mum is facing frustration after her daughter's unique name has sparked confusion, even among medical professionals.
Despite her insistence that the name is simple, it’s clear not everyone agrees.
A British mum has gone viral after sharing her frustration about the difficulty others have in pronouncing her daughter’s name—something even her doctor struggles with.
Emma Hutton, 35, took to social media to vent about the constant mispronunciations of her daughter’s name, Elae, which she insists is not hard to get right.
The mother-of-two named her one-year-old Elae, pronounced ‘LA’, because she didn’t want her daughter to have a ‘boring’ name.
Mum frustrated by constant mispronunciations of daughter’s name. Image source: TikTok/@emloublogger
Emma expressed her annoyance in a social media video, stating that even people she would expect to know better—like doctors—cannot get the name right.
She shared an experience where her GP mispronounced her daughter’s name as ‘Ellie’, and only realised his mistake after seeing her reaction.
‘He pronounced it wrong, again, he called her Ellie,’ Emma explained.
‘Then he just looked at me and went, ‘I’ve pronounced it wrong haven’t I?’
Emma then clarified how to say the name properly, noting that it is pronounced like the city of Los Angeles.
While she tried to explain, the reactions online were mixed, with many suggesting that if she wanted to avoid confusion, she should have gone for a more conventional spelling.
‘If people decide to spell names a little ‘different’, don’t get mad at those trying to pronounce it. We try,’ one person commented.
‘It’s not their fault, it’s yours. Why don’t people get it?’ another person added.
Others pointed out that they would have pronounced it as ‘ee-lay’ instead of ‘LA’, questioning why it wasn’t spelled as it sounds.
‘If it was pronounced ELL-AY that’s how it would be spelt, it’s phonetically incorrect sorry,’ one user said.
A few users even mocked the name, with one person commenting: ‘Sorry I mispronounced the weird name you made up.’
However, not all responses were harsh. Some users were more understanding, acknowledging the difficulty of unique names.
‘I have this with my daughters name too, her names Beau pronounced Bo not boo or bew,’ one shared.
Another person revealed how their daughter’s name, Tasia, was often mispronounced as ‘Tasha’ despite being spelt differently.
One user empathised with Emma, sharing how her daughter’s name, Zaila, was often mispronounced as ‘Zay-lia’, rather than the intended ‘Zay-la’.
Emma’s frustration wasn’t new. Earlier in January, she had shared a similar video about people misunderstanding Elae’s name, which had gained millions of views.
‘I’ve had people say that they feel sorry for my child, or that I’ve set her up for a lifetime of bullying,’ she said at the time.
‘They’ve called me a chav, or [say] that I’ve tried to win a competition for the world’s weirdest name.’
Source: Tiktok/emloublogger
She added that while she didn’t mind the negative comments, it was unsettling that adults felt the need to share such harsh opinions about a child’s name.
‘I would never comment on a mum’s post telling her I think her baby’s name is stupid and horrible,’ she remarked.
Despite the backlash, Emma stood by her decision, insisting that her daughter’s name is unique and beautiful, regardless of what others think.
In the context of evolving naming trends, a recent Australian baby names report revealed that more and more parents are opting for short, unique names rather than traditional ones.
The report by McCrindle’s highlighted that younger generations were particularly keen on distinctive names, with names like Michael, Charles, and Quinn falling out of favour.
In a previous story, we explored how naming trends are shifting in Australia, with more parents opting for unique and short names.
As the popularity of traditional names declines, many are now embracing more unconventional choices.
To dive deeper into the rising trend of distinctive names, be sure to check out the full details here.
Naming trends are evolving, and it seems like more parents are embracing unique choices for their children.
Do you think unconventional names are worth the confusion they sometimes cause?
Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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