What's in a name? For this couple, it's causing a major rift in their marriage. After agreeing to let the father choose their daughter's name, the mother now wants to change it. But the father is sticking to his guns, causing tension and potential divorce. Is he being controlling or is the mother overreacting? Read on for the full story and decide for yourself.
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Family feud erupts over newborn's name 😡
A couple's agreement on naming their newborn girl led to a family feud when the father refused to change the name after the birth. The mother and her family had a different name in mind and were secretly using it to address the baby girl, leading to confusion for the baby. The father refused to change the name and stuck to his guns, leading to a fight with his wife and her family. He even considered divorce due to their behavior. Read on for updates on the situation and Reddit's judgment on who's the A-hole in this situation.
Document everything and prioritize your daughter's well-being 👍
abuster86 | abuster86
Dad names daughter without mom's input, commenter shares similar story ❤️
katgelinas | katgelinas
Defending daughter's name: NTA dad prioritizes daughter's development 👍
starsandcamoflague | starsandcamoflague
Parenting power struggle: Will she undermine every decision you make? 🤔
bumbling-fool | bumbling-fool
Defending a father's choice of his daughter's name against family
Lorraine221 | Lorraine221
Daughter caught in the middle of a name game 🤔
Trick-Cupcake1250 | Trick-Cupcake1250
Divorce may be necessary if trust is irreparably broken 💔
Marshmarth | Marshmarth
Sensitive perspective on the impact of the name on the child 💭
Bhindi89 | Bhindi89
Comment sparks controversy and negative reactions 🤔
Zealousideal-Land666 | Zealousideal-Land666
Divorce might be a better option 🤔💔
bloomingfireweed | bloomingfireweed
Defend your child's name, cut off toxic in-laws 🛡️
mischaracterised | mischaracterised
NTA. Wife and MIL being disrespectful and controlling towards you. 💪
Elegant_righthere | Elegant_righthere
Mother secretly calls daughter wrong name for a year, NTA.
AllButACrazyCatLady | AllButACrazyCatLady
Father stands by baby name, wife and mother-in-law AHs. 💁♂️
Fine_Following_2559 | Fine_Following_2559
Protect your daughter from toxic family members. 🙏
Yehudiah2 | Yehudiah2
Trust issues and divorce over baby name dispute? 🤔
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Hilarious suggestion for the baby's name 😂👌
Myblueskye | Myblueskye
Curious about any updates on the name feud 👀
bromley325 | bromley325
Gender-neutral names should be normalized 🌈
TheSpitDragon | TheSpitDragon
Stick to your word 💪 Trust is important in families
Wild_Boysenberry7370 | Wild_Boysenberry7370
Gender disappointment causing family feud. 💔
Zokathra_Spell | Zokathra_Spell
Don't let your MIL dictate your life! 🙅♂️ Stand your ground.
PattersonsOlady | PattersonsOlady
Father stands up against wife's gender expectations, sparks family feud 🙅♂️
Massive-Control-947 | Massive-Control-947
Naming your child should be a mutual decision. 🤝
FreciaB | FreciaB
Agreed-upon name causes family feud, commenter says NTA 😐
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Father stands his ground on daughter's name, wife runs home.
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Don't let your MIL control your family! Compromise and communicate. 💪
DrMorry | DrMorry
Mother insists on son's name for daughter, husband NTA 🤔
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Divorce seems like the only option 💔
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Compromise or family feud? Middle name change suggestion sparks debate.
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Father not the a**hole for refusing name change, wife selfish 😒
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Agreeing with the commenter's judgement, no one's the a**hole here 😕
No_Mess2017 | No_Mess2017
Father stands his ground on daughter's name, sparks family drama
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👏🏽 Stand your ground and protect your daughter. Divorce may be necessary.
MadWitchLibrarian | MadWitchLibrarian
Commenter supports father's decision, wants to know more 👀
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Daughter's confusion over name leads to identity crisis in school 😟
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Communication is key 🔑 for healthy relationships, folks!
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Deeper than a name change? NTA sparks family feud.
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Father stands his ground on daughter's name, wife abandons child 😮
Clawdee | Clawdee
Stand your ground! 💪 Don't let anyone change your daughter's name.
Special-Attitude-242 | Special-Attitude-242
Father stands firm on daughter's name despite family drama 👨👧
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Commenter questions validity of father's name change story 🤔
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Father accused of being controlling after naming daughter, NTA.
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Smart strategy for avoiding baby name disputes with partner 👶🏻💕
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Support and empathy for a father dealing with family conflict ❤️
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Family feud sparked as father stands ground on daughter's name
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Both parents should have infinite vetoes for naming the child 💡
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Agreement on baby name ignored by wife, sparks conflict ⚔️
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Curiosity piqued, what's in a name? 🤔
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Commenter calls out spouse's mental health, defends father's decision. 😬
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Divorce her. 🚫 NTA. Major red flag. 👀
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Supportive comment receives no replies. NTA wins this round.
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The name is causing a family feud 👀
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Wife and MIL secretly naming your daughter? NTA, they are.
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Supportive comment, but be careful with insulting family members 😉
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Naming dispute leads to breach of trust, therapy may help 💔
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Keeping a promise or compromising? Naming baby drama. 🍼
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Naming children can have a lasting impact on their self-worth. 😔
vengefulmanatee | vengefulmanatee
Father stands up for daughter's name, hailed NTA 👏
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Father stands up against controlling wife and MIL, NTA 🙌
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Communication and trust are key in a marriage 👪
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Supportive comment suggests PPD as a possible cause 🙏
CamiS02 | CamiS02
Agreement broken, confused child: commenter says NTA 👍
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Asserting paternity through baby's name. 👶🏻
Puzzled-Party-2089 | Puzzled-Party-2089
Naming your child should not be a battle of the sexes 👶💕
AccentFiend | AccentFiend
A father refuses to change his daughter's name, but needs counseling 💑
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Father refuses to change daughter's name despite concerns. Family feud ensues.
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Respectful communication key in choosing baby names. 👍
Cheap-Holiday5647 | Cheap-Holiday5647
Woman struggles to find birth name, emphasizes importance of name choice. 💡
YeeHawMiMaw | YeeHawMiMaw
Escape with your daughter! 🏃♂️👨👧👦
NormativeTruth | NormativeTruth
User defends OP, criticizes wife and MIL's behavior, suggests separation. 😕
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Father stands his ground on daughter's name, in-laws outraged 😤
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Father stands firm on daughter's name, earns NTA judgement
dokjreko | dokjreko
Agreeing on baby names is important for both parents. 🤝
octaviusceasar | octaviusceasar
Father defends daughter's name choice, family feud ensues 🤷♂️
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Commenter suspects father's behavior is creepy, advises divorce and custody. 👀
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Father-in-law takes sides, sparks warning for OP 👀
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Prioritizing daughter's well-being over winning in family disputes 🤝
millerdlife | millerdlife
Changing someone's name without permission? That's a low blow 🤯
dukecharming1975 | dukecharming1975
Dual names - a cultural solution to this naming dispute.
Theatrist | Theatrist
Commenter advises therapy or divorce for wife's erratic behavior.
Puzzleheaded_Age_342 | Puzzleheaded_Age_342
Spouse's refusal to compromise leads to divorce threat. 💔
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Stand your ground, it was a mutual agreement 👊🏼
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When passive-aggressiveness reaches peak levels 😬📩
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Father stands firm on daughter's name amidst family feud.
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Divorce over a name? 🤔 Sparks fly in this family feud.
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🚨 Divorce advised in fiery family feud over baby name
Silverbird22 | Silverbird22
Support for father's decision to not change daughter's name 🙌
willow2772 | willow2772
Mother-in-law insists on a creepy name for granddaughter, causing family tension 💥
jdward01 | jdward01
