Naming a baby is always a challenge, but what happens when you accidentally ruin someone’s chosen baby name? Our protagonist, a Brazilian living in the US, found herself in this exact situation. She’s pregnant with a girl, and her son’s friend’s mother, Becca, is also expecting a baby girl. Becca is into unique names, and after months of struggling to come up with a new name, she finally settled on one. But there’s a catch…
Brazilian in the US
Pregnant with a Girl!
Becca’s Pregnancy
Playdates & Pregnancy Talks
Creative Naming
Struggling with a New Name
Park Playdate
Name Reveal
Narina?!
Son’s Giggle
Trying to Brush It Off
Becca’s Sadness
Angry Husband
Fight Over the Name
Husband’s Opinion
Not the Son’s Fault
Chronicles of Nostril
Baby Name Drama: Nostril Edition
During a park playdate, Becca excitedly reveals the chosen name for her baby girl: Narina. Our protagonist, trying to control her laughter, tells Becca it sounds lovely. But her bilingual son giggles, and Becca demands an explanation. Reluctantly, our protagonist tells her that Narina means “nostril” in Portuguese. Becca is heartbroken and decides to change the name, causing a fight between her and her husband, who argues they’ll never visit Brazil anyway. Our protagonist’s husband thinks she shouldn’t have said anything, but she stands by her decision. So, what does the internet think about this baby name drama? Let’s dive into the top responses and find out!
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A spicy NTA comment with creative name suggestions
Narina means ‘fresh, pomegranate flower’ and is a bird. NTA.
NTA commenter calls out jerk husband’s potential hypocrisy
NTA for telling friend about baby name’s unflattering translation
Letting go of baby name worries – NTA
Words have different meanings in different languages
Naming babies after animals or plants: yea or nay?
Friend’s indecisiveness blamed on OP, but NTA for sure!
Bilingual mom defends unique name choice despite hidden meaning
Explaining the meaning of ‘nostril’ to a child: NTA
Diplomacy wins! NTA for handling the situation maturely
Choosing a unique baby name can be tricky. NTA for considering potential bullying.
Choosing a name with a harmless meaning, NTA wins!
When a neighbor named her daughter ‘Rana’ despite the meaning
Latino commenters support unique name choice, NTA
Defending a concerned parent against baby name drama.
Don’t judge a name by its translation. NTA made a valid point
Husband projecting on NTA for unique baby name choice
Outrage over unsolicited parenting advice
Polite honesty reveals husband’s true feelings about ‘unique’ name. NTA
Polite fact doesn’t ruin name, but kid might be teased
Explaining baby name meaning sparks husband’s past name search
Explaining the hidden meaning of a baby name: NTA receives backlash
Unique baby name Nerina has a hidden meaning in Portuguese
Respectful commenter suggests couple can still change baby’s name tactfully.
Choosing a baby name can be tricky with different meanings.
NTA saves couple from accidental ‘Booger’ baby name disaster.
Language barriers can make names tricky. NTA for not knowing.
Suggests alternative spelling for unique baby name, avoids nostril jokes
Explaining a name’s meaning isn’t ‘ruining’ it.
A nice name with a surprising hidden meaning
A Brazilian Redditor finds the name Narina hilarious
NTA defends thoughtful baby naming against unfortunate meanings
Defending a unique baby name choice: NTA
Unique baby name with funny meaning, NTA doesn’t regret it.
Savior of baby Narina, but tangled in their messy drama
Choosing an obscure name without research can lead to embarrassment.
Considerate comment reminds parents to name child with care!
Don’t let a hidden meaning ruin a unique name choice!
Defending an unusual baby name with cultural sensitivity
Creative comment suggests avoiding body part names for babies
Naming your daughter Narina would be another body orifice.
Choosing a unique name can have unexpected meanings. #NTA
Mom’s baby name pick causes giggles and controversy.
Protective husband stands up against inappropriate behavior. NTA.
A nickname shock for American women visiting Australia!
The complexities of naming in different cultures.
Spouse calls to berate? NTA for saving them embarrassment!
Defending the name Narina while considering its origin and meaning.
A unique baby name with a hilarious backstory #NTA
Laughing at a unique baby name. NTA wins with humor
Naming your child a negative word in another language? NTA wins
Suggesting alternatives to a unique baby name, NTA comment.
Polite reassurance after awkward name reveal.
Honesty is the best policy! NTA
Unusual baby names hobby debated, commenter NTA for honesty.
Not the a-hole for revealing baby name’s hidden meaning
Bilingual commenter explains the cultural differences in baby names
Husband’s entitlement makes OP NTA according to commenter.
Mom defends unique baby name pick that means nostril in Portuguese
Creative alternatives to Dooku for Star Wars fans!
Sassy and hilarious suggestion to fix the unique baby name.
A considerate NTA comment on baby name choices.
Support for unique baby name choice and criticism of husband’s behavior
Navigating cultural differences in baby names with honesty and tact.
Be careful when making up names for kids to avoid teasing
Naming your child after a pretty foreign word? NTA
Choosing a unique name without knowing its meaning – NTA
Baby name meaning revealed, commenter shares linguistic knowledge.
Unique baby name has hidden meaning in another language. NTA.
Naming your child after a medical condition? NTA, apparently.
Be kind when commenting on baby names with potential translations.
Be careful when choosing unique baby names.
User calls out OP’s arrogance for mocking baby name meaning
Naming your kid ‘Narine’ may not be the wisest choice ♀️
