We’ve all heard of unique baby names, but what happens when the inspiration behind the name sparks a family feud? Meet our expectant couple, both 30, who were thrilled to be expecting their first child, a baby boy. They decided to compile a list of potential names, letting them simmer for a bit before making the final call. All seemed well until the name ‘Scott’ emerged at the top of the list. The drama unfolds as the wife reveals the emotional backstory behind her choice, leading to an unexpected conflict. Let’s dive into their story…
The Baby Name Game Begins

A Surprising Top Contender

Decision Day Arrives

The Truth Behind the Name ️♂️

A Heartfelt Revelation

A Shocked Husband Reacts

Family Permission: Necessary or Not?

The Argument Ignites

A Silent Treatment Begins

A Plea for More Information

A Social Media Plan Unveiled

A Baby Name Battle: The Aftermath ⚔️
So, here we are, amidst a baby name battle that’s left our couple at odds. Our husband feels deceived, with the name ‘Scott’ now carrying a weight he hadn’t anticipated. Despite his love for the name, he’s uncomfortable with the idea of naming their son after a man he never met, especially without the family’s knowledge. His wife, on the other hand, remains silent, leaving him feeling isolated and confused. The tension escalates as their family gets involved, and the husband is left questioning his stance. Could he have handled things differently? Or is his discomfort justified? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Wife’s deceit and refusal to share information is a red flag

Wife’s secret connection to deceased co-worker raises communication concerns
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♀️ Tagging his FB without knowing his family? Huge red flag. NTA.

NTA, wife’s behavior is bizarre. OP wants to know more.

Wife’s deception about baby name sparks suspicion and confusion

NTA: Husband upset wife won’t share info on deceased co-worker

NTA. Things are getting weird with this baby name battle.

Naming a child after a deceased co-worker? NTA.

NTA. Wife’s secretive behavior raises suspicions about baby’s paternity.

Juicy speculation about a scandalous affair at the workplace

“Hell no, NTA in the slightest! She withheld information about the meaning behind the name until you accepted, but even after you tried to get to know the man you were naming your child after, she still refuses to disclose any information about him? What the actual fudge?”

Curious if there’s more to the coworker relationship

Pregnancy hormones can make things intense! Stand your ground. NTA
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Is the child really the husband’s? DNA test needed!

OP is NTA for refusing to name child after wife’s co-worker
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Naming their child after a stranger? NTA, totally understandable

Wife’s hidden motive for baby name sparks suspicion and drama

NTA. Naming a child after a deceased coworker? Communicate openly!

NTA: Wife’s motives questioned, naming baby for publicity criticized.

Something’s off. NTA for questioning the oddness.

Naming after strangers can be a lifelong burden

Something fishy! Update us if any whacky skeletons appear! NTA
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NTA. Wife’s secrecy about coworker’s guidance raises suspicions. Name disagreement.

NTA. Communication breakdown and unnecessary family involvement.

NTA. The wife’s behavior is bizarre and deceitful. Good luck!

Is the husband hiding something? Possible secret baby daddy?

NTA. Her hiding her reasoning until you agreed to it and then refusing to talk about it is odd. And a good enough reason for you to feel uncomfortable.

NTA: OP wants information about the deceased coworker wife wants to honor

Wife’s refusal to give details about co-worker raises suspicions.

Naming your child after a deceased co-worker? YWBTAH!

NTA: Naming child after deceased co-worker without connection is weird

NTA. Name meanings are important, her behavior is deceitful

Mixed feelings on revealing baby secret, but Scottie is cute!

Delusional wife wants baby to be a social media puppet

Suspicious paternity? NTA suspects wife’s connection to deceased co-worker.

Husband discovers wife’s secret, fights for transparency in baby name.

Spouse’s secret coworker name request sparks understandable confusion. NTA

NTA for refusing, but is wife hiding something?

NTA accuses wife of manipulating him with red flag

NTA, she’s unhinged.

Is she an attention-seeking mourner?

A surprising twist in the baby name battle

Controversial name choices spark concern for child’s future reputation

Husband refuses to name child after wife’s deceased co-worker

NTA: Suspicious Facebook post raises questions about their relationship.

NTA, but beware of naming your child Scott Kainen

Naming the child Scott is the only acceptable option. NTA

Suspicion of affair arises over wife’s secretive deceased mentor.

Surprising coworker secret raises doubts about deceased colleague’s existence

Deception and manipulation: a name battle with hidden motives

NTA. Suspicion arises when secrecy replaces trust in a relationship.

Curiosity arises about the deceased coworker’s relationship with the wife.

Husband finds wife’s secretive naming decision concerning and f**king weird

NTA for feeling uncomfortable, but tagging family is unnecessary.

Wife’s dishonesty about the name raises suspicions and discomfort.

A name is a name, but no need for connections.
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Drama Alert: Accusations fly over infidelity in the workplace

Drama alert! Accusations of infidelity and paternity doubts spark tension.

NTA. Accusations of infidelity add fuel to the fire.
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Uncomfortable Facebook tag reveals awkward family dynamics

NTA: Wife wants to post about child without asking deceased co-worker’s family. Superweird reaction. Hold your ground and insist on counselling.

Commenter questions wife’s motive for choosing deceased co-worker’s name.

Initial judgment of YTA changed to NTA after considering edits.
