Husband Wants To Name Our Daughter After His Deceased Wife And Daughter, AITA For Refusing?

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When my husband and I discovered we were having a baby girl, he suggested we name her after his deceased wife and daughter. I explained that I wasn't comfortable naming our child after someone else, but he accused me of disrespecting the dead. Friends and family are divided. What should I do? Read on to find out more about this difficult situation.

Honoring the past: Husband wants to name daughter after deceased wife.

icy_project3837 | icy_project3837

Husband wants to honor deceased wife and daughter, AITA for refusing?

icy_project3837 | icy_project3837

Honoring deceased family members: the dilemma and emotional impact 😢

icy_project3837 | icy_project3837

Excited for baby girl but disagreement on naming, need advice?

icy_project3837 | icy_project3837

Husband wants to name daughter after deceased wife, AITA for refusing?

icy_project3837 | icy_project3837

Naming our daughter after his deceased wife and daughter, AITA

icy_project3837 | icy_project3837

Respecting husband's wishes vs daughter's individuality, what's more important? 🤔

icy_project3837 | icy_project3837

Naming our daughter after his deceased wife and child, AITA?

icy_project3837 | icy_project3837

Honoring deceased wife & daughter or John's guilt trip? 😕

icy_project3837 | icy_project3837

Dealing with grief and step-family boundaries, is OP selfish? 🤔

icy_project3837 | icy_project3837

OP receives support after refusing husband's insensitive request ❤️

icy_project3837 | icy_project3837

When communication fails, how to handle the silent treatment 🤐

icy_project3837 | icy_project3837

Similarities to deceased wife & daughter, but refusing their names? 🤔

icy_project3837 | icy_project3837

Therapist friend's involvement in naming daughter causes friction, details inside.

icy_project3837 | icy_project3837

Honoring the dead vs. creating a new life 🌹💔

The decision to name a child is significant, and even more so when it involves honoring the memory of a lost loved one. A woman struggles with her husband's request to name their daughter after his deceased wife and daughter. While he sees it as a way to keep their memory alive, she worries about her daughter living in their shadow. Is she being selfish for wanting her child to have her own identity, or is her husband's request a way to ease his guilt? As friends and family weigh in, the couple grapples with a decision that could impact their relationship and their daughter's future. Read on to find out how they navigate this emotional dilemma.

Naming daughter after deceased wife and daughter is creepy and inappropriate. NTA

MrsJonesy2012 | MrsJonesy2012

Naming a child after two dead people is not healthy. NTA.

TheLastLibrarian1 | TheLastLibrarian1

Refusing to name the daughter after deceased wife and daughter, NTA.

gnarled_gnat | gnarled_gnat

Refusing to name daughter after deceased wife and daughter is NTA 🚫

Adept_Neck_3178 | Adept_Neck_3178

Compromise suggestions for husband's deceased wife and daughter's names.

Volcanic_orange | Volcanic_orange

NTA for refusing to name daughter after husband's deceased wife.

Queen_Sized_Beauty | Queen_Sized_Beauty

Husband wants to name daughter after late wife, NTA for refusing.

Good-Oil-1619 | Good-Oil-1619

Naming daughter after deceased wife and daughter may cause resentment. 🚫

sr9876 | sr9876

Naming kids shouldn't be a one-person decision, NTA for standing up.

Lieutenant_Grace | Lieutenant_Grace

Naming daughter after deceased wife and child? NTA, it's complicated.

Emergency_Web_8722 | Emergency_Web_8722

Naming daughter after deceased wife and daughter, NTA for refusing 💔

Urkelxgrue | Urkelxgrue

🚫 NTA for refusing to name daughter after husband's late wife.

RedditDK2 | RedditDK2

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for refusing husband's request.

[deleted] | [deleted]

Naming daughter after deceased wife and daughter, not okay. NTA.

WileECoywolf | WileECoywolf

Refusing to name daughter after husband's deceased wife and daughter, NTA

[deleted] | [deleted]

Respectfully honoring the deceased vs allowing your child to shine ✨

[deleted] | [deleted]

Suggesting a compromise for a delicate situation 💚

EffableFornent | EffableFornent

Naming kids requires agreement. Husband's trauma is not healthy. NTA.

IncredulousPulp | IncredulousPulp

Naming child after deceased wife and daughter - NTA comment.

RoseandTea | RoseandTea

Naming daughter after deceased relatives may be emotionally taxing. 💔

fatimasbitchburger | fatimasbitchburger

Naming new daughter after deceased wife and daughter, NTA.

The_Ghost_Dragon | The_Ghost_Dragon

Supportive response, recommend therapy with humorous tone 🤣

RighteousTablespoon | RighteousTablespoon

Husband's grief affecting new family, NTA for refusing name choice 🌹

Fernoohlalaa | Fernoohlalaa

Naming the baby after the husband's deceased wife and child? NTA.

MindfulTornado | MindfulTornado

Naming daughter after deceased wife and daughter could burden her, NTA.

Responsible_Judge007 | Responsible_Judge007

Choosing the right name for your child is important, NTA.

harasume | harasume

Commenter supports OP's decision, 👍 for solidarity

seras00 | seras00

Don't let guilt make you name your child after deceased relatives 🙅‍♀️

maat89 | maat89

Husband treating you as a surrogate, not respecting YOUR daughter. 😔

Beneficial-Pen-5459 | Beneficial-Pen-5459

Therapy might help him understand boundaries better 🤔

Aristona-G | Aristona-G

Therapist's advice sparks debate on husband's unresolved grief and trauma

ImAPixiePrincess | ImAPixiePrincess

Therapist agrees: Naming daughter after deceased wife and daughter is disrespectful, NTA

Assertivechick | Assertivechick

Heartbreaking comment on the use of children to cope with loss 💔

Hangnail_puller | Hangnail_puller

Agree on a name together 🤝, don't turn her into a memorial 💔.

mr_diva | mr_diva

Naming daughter after husband's deceased wife and daughter - NTA.

Big-Ad-4757 | Big-Ad-4757

Handling grief can be tough, NTA for seeking couples therapy 💔

Shadocat42 | Shadocat42

Deceased wife's family over current wife and child, NTA wins 👍

jkgore1 | jkgore1

Respect your daughter's identity, not a memorial. Stand firm. 💪

Merely_Dreaming | Merely_Dreaming

Naming unborn child after deceased family, NTA, therapy recommended.

violettacatface | violettacatface

Encouraging therapy for husband, NTA for refusing daughter's name.

wineandcatgal_74 | wineandcatgal_74

Suggest therapy for couple after NTA comment.

TheBlueManatee | TheBlueManatee

Respectful NTA comment calls out husband's unfair request 🙌

CalamityWof | CalamityWof

Naming your child after deceased relatives: a sensitive topic 💔

Valuable_Ad_742 | Valuable_Ad_742

Naming a newborn after a NON-FAMILY MEMBER is ridiculous, NTA 👶🏻❤️

[deleted] | [deleted]

Don't let anyone pressure you into naming your daughter after deceased family members 🙅‍♀️

Job_Moist | Job_Moist

Unborn child not a replacement for deceased wife and daughter 💔

Potential_Speech_703 | Potential_Speech_703

Husband wants to name daughter after dead wife and daughter, NTA

Glittering-Bees-138 | Glittering-Bees-138

Choosing a child's name shouldn't cause emotional harm. Stand firm. 💪

weedwench33 | weedwench33

Naming your child after his deceased wife and daughter? NTA.

Osiriph | Osiriph

Naming daughter after deceased wife and child? NTA, could hurt daughter

mak-ina-myn | mak-ina-myn

Let her be her own person 💪🏼

MightyHydrar | MightyHydrar

Protecting your daughter's identity is the top priority 👍

DancingPandazz | DancingPandazz

Grieving husband wants to name daughter after deceased wife, AITA?

[deleted] | [deleted]

Both parents should agree on names. NTA for vetoing.

badgersprite | badgersprite

Encourage therapy for husband struggling with pregnancy-triggered grief 💆‍♂️

festivalchic | festivalchic

Supporting spouse, but naming daughter after deceased wife and daughter is creepy

TheDuchess5939 | TheDuchess5939