The new parents are now facing quite the conundrum with the name of their daughter as the mum admitted she feels major regrets about the choice two months later10:41, 21 Jul 2026Deciding on a baby name as a couple is quite the rollercoaster. Some couples might opt for traditional monikers, while others prefer to look at the official list of top baby names. Recently one mum had a pickle as she wanted to name her son after a book author.‌Now seen as we all know how difficult the process can be, it's quite understandable for parents to seek advice from family, friends or even the internet. In this case, one mum and her husband revealed the pair had picked two names for their daughter. One moniker would honour the dad's late mother who passed away a few years ago, while the second is a name the mum really liked.‌Penning the issue on Reddit, the woman began: "I'm having name regret. We went back and forth with these two names and ultimately chose Elizabeth after my husband's mum who passed away a few years ago.‌"But after we brought her home I keep wanting to call her Emma and that feeling hasn't gone away. She just turned 2 months old."A Mum's Dilemma: Guilt, Family Drama, and Reddit AdviceSpeaking about her guilt, the woman also said Elizabeth was the moniker her sister wanted for her future daughter. Although they discussed the matter, she still feels bad for taking it.‌She continued: "Is it too late to change it? My husband feels it is more embarrassing than anything to change it now. Ugh." Since sharing her dilemma on the forum, dozens of people replied in the comments section.One suggested: "Why don't you change it to Emma Elizabeth? I don't think it's too late!"Another added: "Name her Emma Elizabeth. If she has a middle name you want to keep name her Emma Elizabeth Middlename. I have two middle names it's always been cool and never a problem on paperwork etc."‌While a third commented: "Just call her Emma as a nickname for Elizabeth. Elizabeth has a million nicknames, many are far fetched. My friend's kid is 'Lila' short for Elizabeth."How to Legally Change a Baby's Name in EnglandIn England, it's rather straightforward to change your baby's first name within 12 months of registration. The process requires you to contact your local register office, completing a specific form, then paying a statutory fee of £44.Process to change a first name:‌Time limit: It must be done within 12 months of the original birth registration.Restriction: You can only change your child's first name once on the official birth record.Required forms: Use a 'Certificate of Name Given in Baptism' if baptised, or a 'Certificate of Name Given Not in Baptism' if not.Article continues belowOutcome: The registrar will add the new name to the register, and the new certificates will reflect the outcome.Changing a surname is a slightly different process. Firstly, you cannot change a baby's surname on the original birth certificate unless you are re-registering the birth (such as adding the dad's details) or changing it via a formal deed poll.A deed poll is required if the 12-month window for the first name has passed and you need to change a surname without re-registration.