One of the first things a parent considers after giving birth to a child is the name. A person's name influences their personality and sense of self. As a result, one would assume that a parent would choose a name for their child after thoroughly understanding its meaning. The story that follows centers on an angry brother-in-law. Irish-born, the original poster (OP) is married to an American woman. OP's sister-in-law is expecting their first kid with her spouse. During the process of deciding…

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Welcome back internet aficionados. We all know the annoyance and frustration when someone wears the same dress as us at a function. It’s embarrassing, it makes you paranoid about people comparing how it looks on you, and it’s just uncomfortable. Now, it may not be pleasant, but it’s nothing compared to a family member naming their baby the same name you want to name yours. In this particular Reddit story, the original poster (OP) and her husband have been talking about these names for a while.…

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The birth of a child is an exciting event. It is a wonderful joy to welcome a new member of the family, and it ought to be celebrated. That being said, there are typically challenges and a range of emotions involved, just like with any momentous occasion. The story that follows describes an irritated husband. The original poster (OP) is expecting a baby with his wife. The couple decided that if the baby turned out to be a girl, the wife would name it, and if it turned out to be a boy, the husba…

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Selecting a name for your child—or, more correctly, putting up with the long and tiresome process—is a difficult task. Political correctness sometimes has to be set aside due to the immense pressure to please your partner, your unborn child, every member of your family, and the people closest to you. The story below is an account of a frustrated brother. The original poster (OP) felt forced into a disagreement that wasn't really about him. While waiting for their first child to be born, OP's br…

Pregnancy is supposed to be a beautiful time of preparation for the arrival of a new soul on earth. Although everything should proceed without a hitch at this time, things can really turn out a little differently than expected. The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. The original poster (OP) and her husband are expecting their first child together. Since OP has a unique name, she is eager to tap into her imagination and come up with a name for her beloved child. OP seems…

There are a lot of things to think about and things not to be taken lightly when preparing for a baby. That being said, not every disagreement—even when it seems like every decision you make will directly impact your unborn child's future—should end in a brawl or dispute. The story below tells the tale of a puzzled husband. The original poster (OP) is expecting a second child with his wife. Together, they are looking at potential names for their unborn child. During the conversation, multiple o…

The moment just before a baby is born is incredibly exciting. You envision, strategize, and plan everything you want to do with your unborn child. But what would you do if your parents tried to force you to give the child a specific name by means of threats and coercion? For the sake of your child, would you cave into all of their demands, or would you stand your ground? The story that follows is an account of a frustrated soon-to-be mother. The original poster (OP) is expecting a child with he…

Choosing a name for your child is among the most difficult and stressful tasks you will likely face when getting ready for a child. A child's name is something they will carry with them through good times and bad. So, to use the most infamous quote in the history of television, 'With great power comes great responsibility', what would you do if your parents left you with a name that was too humiliating to ever use in public? The story below is an account of a confused daughter. Since childhood,…

Pregnancy is an exciting time. You get to anticipate the birth and daydream about the kind of person your child might grow up to be. The story below is of a confused wife. The Original Poster (OP), is currently expecting her third child with her husband. The husband made it clear just before they tied the knot that he would love to carry on the family name if they were to have a son and name him after his father. Initially, OP agreed and the two of them decided that OP would name any daughters…

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