An English mother has defended the unusual first name chosen for her little girl. Inspired by 'My Little Pony', a cartoon series, it captivated the woman, who did not hesitate to name her that from the very beginning. However, it has sparked a wave of criticism since it was first revealed until now. "Some people have been rude...", the girl highlights, who does not lose her smile because she claims to be proud of her name. As it should be.
It all began over 12 years ago when Sybilla Hart, a resident of Essex and then 34 years old, was pregnant with her fourth child. Stuck, as she had already named her other three children with her favourite names, it all came about by chance, as two of her other daughters were watching the cartoons.
During the broadcast, the series introduced a new character that caught Sybilla's attention: Princess Celestia. "It sounded like Celeste, a name I liked, but it seemed a bit harsh, just better," the mother explains, as reported by Daily Mail.A decision that was supported by Charles, the father, and was going to cause a stir.
Controversy and comments on social media
The mother's social media was filled with humorous comments about the choice. "When I announced her name on Facebook, I had friends joking asking if I had named her that," the mother explains. However, far from hiding it, she affirmed it, claiming she had fallen in love with it since she heard it.
Social media, a double-edged sword for criticism
Despite the teasing, there was another part that showed support for the family. She even recounts how another mother asked if she could use Celestia for her own daughter. Additionally, as a curiosity, Sybilla mentions that they often confuse her name with Celestial, especially after Ed Sheeran released that song.
The girl, proud, but defends herself
Far from paying attention to the criticism, the girl is proud of her name. "She loves her name and is proud to have an uncommon name; it's something she shares with me," the girl states, aware that it is a bond she will always have with her mother and will always wear with pride. "She is proud to have an uncommon name," her mother adds.
However, even though she is happy, it is not easy to deal with the criticism and people who seek to hurt. "Some people have been rude," she explains."They have asked me if it's even a 'real' name". To which I respond that yes, it is just an elongated form of the name Celeste," Celestia completes.