Imagine being named after a water-themed element, and then one day, your parents decide they want to change your name to something more common. That’s exactly what happened to a 15-year-old boy named Cove and his siblings, Ocean and River. Their parents suddenly expressed regret over their unique names and attempted to convince them to change to more traditional names like Elizabeth, James, and Michael. But the siblings are standing their ground and refusing to let their parents rename them.
Nature Names and Parental Regret

Apology and New Names

Siblings Say No

Persistent Parents

Another Name Suggestion

Standing Their Ground

Parents’ Argument

Thinking of the Future

Online Hate

Disrespectful?

Kids vs. Parents: The Name Change Battle
Cove and his siblings, Ocean and River, are caught in a battle with their parents who want to change their unique water-themed names to more traditional ones. Despite their parents’ persistence and accusations of disrespect, the siblings remain steadfast in their refusal. They argue that they like their names and don’t want to trade them for more common alternatives. As the online world weighs in on this name-change drama, one thing is clear: these siblings are sticking together and standing up for their identities.
NTA, Cove is a badass name! Parents pushing for unnecessary changes

Parents demand name change, but OP stands firm.

NTA. Embrace your unique names and ignore the haters!

“Parents demand to rename kids, but they aren’t having it”

Parents reconsider kids’ names, sparking debate on autonomy and judgment

Parents blame me for future disadvantages, but now they’ve changed.

Parents regret unique names after online hate, teens defend identities

NTA. Names aren’t weird, parents need reassurance. Stay strong

NTA: No takesie-backsies on naming your kids! Consent matters

Unique names, parental consent, and moving on. Are you ready?

Obsessed with the name Cove! Adding it to my baby list!

NTA. Stand up for yourself and keep your awesome name!

Unique names can make a lasting impression on potential employers!

NTA. Keep your names, embrace uniqueness, change later if desired

NTA. Are they hiding something? Interesting name choices explained.

NTA. Lovely names! Not ridiculous, just unique. Don’t let others judge.

No bro, it’s your name! Why be an a**hole for that?

Parents regret changing names, but refuse to accept your decision

Former teacher supports unique names, encourages individuality and self-expression.

NTA and Cove is a kick *ss name

Keep your name and tell your parents to chill

Parents want to rename kids, but they’re not having it

NTA Your parents disrespect your name choice. Court supports you.

Parents getting more conservative as they age.
