There’s nothing quite like the joy of expecting your first child, and part of that excitement is choosing the perfect name. But what happens when a family member swoops in and steals your carefully chosen baby name? One woman found herself in the middle of a family feud when her cousin did just that.
The Anticipated Arrival

A Name with a Story

The Unexpected Twist

A Name Too Similar

The Silent Treatment

Family to the Rescue! ♀️

A Plea for Peace ☮️

Standing Her Ground

A Name, A Conflict, A Family Divided!
When a cherished baby name becomes the center of a family feud, it’s a recipe for drama. Our expecting mother had her baby’s name stolen by her cousin, and the family is up in arms! While she and her husband chose to stay silent, the rest of the family couldn’t help but voice their outrage. Now, the cousin is asking for her help to calm the storm, but she’s not backing down. She didn’t start this fight, but she sure isn’t going to end it for them! Let’s see what the internet thinks of this sticky situation…
NTA. Family supports OP against cousin’s name theft.

NTA but your cousin’s selfishness adds unnecessary stress at 38 weeks pregnant

NTA. Advertising baby name for years, cousin stole it. Drama ensues.

NTA- Family stole baby name, OP handled it gracefully.
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NTA. Don’t stoop to their level, focus on your baby

NTA for being upset if they knew both names. ♂️

When your unique baby name gets stolen and sparks chaos!

NTA – Taking the high road and letting karma do its thing!

“NTA- The entitlement is strong with this one! “

No big deal if second cousins have the same name!

Family support and cousin conflict over stolen baby name!

NTA – Stolen baby name drama! Keep it secret next time!

No harm in sharing a name, don’t let it ruin relationships!

NTA: They got what they deserved!

Steal the name and give their kid a cool nickname!

NTA. He’s asking you to lie about a stolen name!

A stolen name causing drama – ESH in this situation!

Sharing names in a family is common, don’t be petty!
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NTA. Family divided over stolen name, but with a twist!

Stick to your original name choice and let it go!

Family feud over baby names! ESH, acting like children

NTA. Your cousin didn’t care whether you were fine with it when he stole the name! You’ve been mature by keeping quiet.
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Opinions on baby names are divided, but does it matter?

NTA. Sky color in their world?

NTA, but what names did you and they choose?
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