Meet a gaming couple who found love through their shared passion for video games. Now expecting their first child, they’ve decided to pay tribute to their favorite game character by naming their baby boy after him. But when the soon-to-be grandma found out about their choice, she went on a rampage! The couple’s decision has sparked a family feud, leaving them to wonder if they’re in the wrong. ♀️
A Gaming Love Story
Baby Boy on the Way!
Inspiration Strikes!
A Name to Honor Their Hero
Family Pressure Intensifies
The Name Leak ♂️
Grandma’s Furious Road Trip
Standing Their Ground
The Ultimatum
A Painful Decision
Wife’s Wise Words
Baby Name Battle: Video Game Hero vs. Family Tradition vs.
This gaming couple found love and now they’re expecting their first child. Wanting to honor their favorite video game character, they’ve chosen the name Arthur Morgan for their baby boy. But when grandma-to-be found out, she was livid and demanded they name the child after her late brother. After a heated confrontation, she’s now threatening to cut ties with the family if they don’t change the name. The couple is left wondering if they’re in the wrong or if they should stand their ground. What do you think? Let’s check out some of the top reactions to this dilemma…
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NTA, media impacts our lives and sometimes it’s great enough that we choose to honor it. If the mother chooses to ‘disown’ her grandchild over this, that’s on her. People name their kids after fictional characters from a book or show all the time. It’s no different here just because the character in question comes from a story told in a video game.
Naming a baby after a video game character – NTA or ESH?
NTA parents choose classic video game name, grandma overreacts
Family feud over baby name honoring a deceased relative.
Stand your ground, it’s your child. Don’t let grandma dictate.
Naming a child after a video game character: NTA or nah?
Naming a child after a video game character: NTA or ESH?
NTA, Arthur Morgan is a cool name, with sentimental value ❤️
Standing up to emotional blackmail with humor.
Grandma can’t control your baby’s name. NTA.
Grandma overreacts to baby name inspired by video game character. NTA.
Supportive comment on baby name choice despite grandma’s disapproval
A compassionate NTA comment and a suggestion for the brother.
Naming baby after a video game character is NTA. Grandma over-reacted
Family feud over baby name sparks NTA comment.
Misreading RDR2 as R2D2 leads to confusion and amusement
Normal baby name sparks grandma’s outrage. NTA wins.
Grandma disowns baby over video game name, commenter advises low-contact. NTA.
Naming your child is your choice, not your grandma’s ♀️
Naming your child after a video game character? NTA!
Sibling named after game character, grandma not happy
Arthur Morgan: a meaningful name, NTA for not choosing relative’s name.
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Naming baby after video game character causes family drama. NTA.
Grandma’s out of line, NTA for not letting her dictate.
Video game names causing controversy in baby names
Gamer suggests naming baby boy after video game character Garrus Vakarian.
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Naming baby after video game character causes family drama. NTA.
Naming baby before birth can lead to unexpected family drama.
Naming your baby before birth can lead to family drama
Grandma’s empty threats won’t stop Arthur Morgan’s arrival!
Stick to your boundaries and don’t let demands steamroll you!
Commenter approves but warns of potential family drama
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Choosing a baby name causes family drama. NTA wins.
Grandma’s overreaction to video game name prompts relationship evaluation. NTA.
Grandma’s extreme reaction to baby name choice is unwarranted. NTA.
User defends parents’ baby name choice, calls out grandma’s hypocrisy. NTA
NTA defends gamer parents’ baby name choice, encourages confidence
Setting boundaries with in-laws during pregnancy.
Grandma’s tantrum over baby name choice is exhausting. Shut it down.
Grandma’s not happy with gamer parents’ baby name choice
Parents choose baby name, grandma not happy. NTA wins.
Parents choose baby name, grandma not happy!
Choosing a baby name is a personal decision. NTA
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Naming baby after video game character? NTA says commenter.
NTA, congrats on the baby! Set boundaries for unwanted advice.
Grandma’s extreme reaction to baby name choice leads to family rift
Petty but satisfying response to harsh grandma comment.
Stand with your wife and child. No updates for grandma.
Naming baby after video game character, grandma not happy
Naming baby after video game character sparks concern for son’s future.
Naming baby after video game character: NTA, but with limits
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Gamer parents choose video game name for baby boy, grandma outraged!
Expecting a wild name but Artur is pretty standard. NTA.
Naming a baby after a video game character? NTA, says commenter.
Name your baby what you want! Grandma needs to chill
Red Dead Redemption reference earns NTA judgement and approval.
Naming a baby after a video game character? NTA, says commenter
Username solidarity in unconventional baby names.
Sibling rivalry at its finest
Naming kids after video game characters: YTA or NTA?
Naming baby after video game character: NTA, grandma overreacts
Family feud over baby name choice, therapy needed
