Mom Picks Forbidden Baby Name Is She the Asshole?

Imagine being pregnant and having the perfect name in mind for your baby, only to find out it’s on a forbidden list from your partner’s late wife. That’s the dilemma one mom is facing, and her daughter is desperate to know if she would be the asshole for calling her mom out on her baby name choice. The mom already has four kids and is expecting a ‘miracle’ baby with her partner, who is a widower with two kids. The name she wants is on a ‘no-no’ list created by her partner’s late wife, and it’s causing quite the conflict.

The Miracle Baby

The Widower’s Late Wife

The No-No List

Mom’s Baby Name Choice

The Forbidden Name

Mom’s Stubbornness

Her Boyfriend’s Wishes

Daughter’s Dilemma

Family’s Opinion ️

Feeling Like the Minority

Is Mom Crossing the Line?

The mom in question is adamant about naming her miracle baby a name from her partner’s late wife’s no-no list, causing a rift between them. Her daughter feels like she’s in the minority for thinking her mom is in the wrong and wonders if she’d be the asshole for calling her mom out on it. With the family divided on the issue, it’s hard to say who’s right and who’s wrong. So, let’s see what the internet thinks of this sticky situation…

Blended family drama over baby name, mom’s selfishness sparks outrage.

Respect partner’s wishes, but possible red flag in relationship

NTA for voicing concerns about baby name, avoid further involvement.

Collaboration is key in baby-naming, NTA comment and reply.

Deceased wife left a ‘no-no’ list of baby names. Weird and creepy.

Choosing a baby name together is important. NTA.

Mother chooses baby name from deceased woman’s list, deemed YTA

Commenter thinks wife’s behavior is inappropriate and weird

Collaborate with the boyfriend to choose a name together ‍ and respect his boundaries. NTA.

New wife not obligated to follow dead wife’s baby name list

Engaging debate on whether dead person’s wishes matter in naming.

Everyone sucks here in this baby name feud

Respect the deceased wife’s memory. NTA.

Commenters agree: OP’s mom is the a**hole for ignoring husband ‍♀️

Commenter questions the logic behind the forbidden baby name list.

Commenter calls out mom for choosing a forbidden baby name

Commenter calls out OP for living life based on deceased wife’s wishes

Commenter calls out double standards in baby name disputes.

Commenter questions bizarre dying wish, advises to stay out.

Everyone’s an AH, even the dead wife

Choosing a baby name can be weird, but mom’s choice is weirder

Father vetoes grandmother’s choice of dead mother’s name. NTA

Deceased’s name list a little odd? NAH

Unpopular opinion, but ESH. Late wife for dictating, mom for ignoring father’s input.

When to call out a forbidden baby name?

Debating baby names and gatekeeping. ESH.

Naming the baby is up to mom and her boyfriend

Dark humor or just plain AH behavior?

Sharing your opinion on baby names: NTA or ESH?

Mind your own business!

Questioning the late wife’s list of forbidden baby names

Commenter disagrees with deceased wife’s baby name list.

Commenter calls out mom’s behavior, suggests cutting ties.

Stepfather’s late wife had control issues, YTA for following.

Boyfriend’s late revelation leads to ESH judgement.

Debating the relevance of a deceased person’s baby name wishes

Mom wants to name baby after deceased ex-wife, YWBTA.

Letting mom make a bad decision? NTA, but consequences ahead.

Commenter doubts authenticity of wild baby name story

When your boyfriend’s feelings get in the way ‍♀️

Deceased woman controls baby name choices, everyone sucks here. ‍♂️

Respect the boyfriend’s wishes for the baby name. NTA

User defends mom’s right to choose baby name over bf’s deceased wife’s list

Respecting grief: NTA shows empathy towards father’s loss

Naming baby after deceased wife: NAH, but whole situation weird

User calls out BS on baby name story, suspects ulterior motive

Choosing a baby name that hurts the boyfriend’s feelings?

Curious comment on dying woman’s oddly specific request

Agreeing on a name is key to a happy marriage

Family feud over baby name – stay out of it

Debate over naming baby after dead woman sparks controversy

Mom wants to name baby after deceased person, YTA if you interfere

Mind your business!

Delicate situation: How to handle mom’s forbidden baby name choice?

Debating baby names and dead wife’s influence. NAH.