Imagine having the perfect name picked out for your baby, only for a family member to swoop in and steal it! That’s exactly what happened to one expectant mother, who’s now caught in the middle of a family feud. She and her husband had a special, gender-neutral name planned for their baby, with sentimental meaning and years of history. But when her cousin’s wife gave birth and they announced the baby’s name, it was shockingly similar to the one she had chosen! Now, the family is up in arms, and our mom-to-be is left wondering if she should defend her cousin or not. Let’s dive into the drama!
The Perfect Name

Sentimental & Gender-Neutral

Family Knows the Name ️

Cousin’s Baby Arrives

Shocking Name Reveal

Feeling Upset & Betrayed

Taking the High Road ️

Family Gets Involved

Family Demands Name Change

Cousin Calls for Defense

Not Playing Peacemaker ✌️

Family Divided Over Stolen Baby Name
So, our mom-to-be is stuck in a tough spot. She’s hurt by her cousin’s decision to use a nearly identical name for his baby, but she didn’t ask for the family to get involved. Now, the cousin wants her to defend him and put an end to the family drama, but she’s not willing to play peacemaker. With emotions running high and a baby on the way, it’s hard to predict how this family feud will unfold. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Family supports OP in name dispute with cousin.

Pregnant OP faces cousin’s selfishness in baby name drama

Cousin steals baby name, but OP is NTA for being upset

Naming a baby is a big deal and stealing a unique name from a close family member is messed up. NTA for being upset and luckily this person learned to keep future names a secret.
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NTA, but don’t let them pressure you into defending them

Cousin’s wife attended baby shower with name everywhere, NTA

Man’s baby name stolen, chaos ensues. Friends to blame?

Don’t let a crappy move ruin your joy

Cousin steals baby name, OP calls out entitlement with NTA.

Naming babies is not a competition, let it go. NAH

Cousin steals baby name and gets called out as AH

NTA – Don’t divulge baby name before birth to avoid drama

Naming your child the same name as your cousin is okay ♀️

Taking back the baby name stolen by a sneaky cousin

Stealing baby names Drama: NTA stands firm. Nickname solution

Cousin steals baby name, OP not the a**hole for not intervening

Cousin steals baby name causing family drama. ESH except OP.

Naming drama: Is it okay for family members to share names?
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Family drama over stolen baby name, but is it really important?

Stick to your guns and name your baby as planned

Debate over naming 1st cousins once removed, ESH, helpful chart

Cousin steals baby name, commenter takes high road. NTA
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Naming a baby can cause drama? NAH, just a name

Commenter calls out ridiculous behavior with a sarcastic tone.

Commenter declines to share baby name, keeping it a mystery ♂️
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Choosing a unique baby name: popularity and regional appeal explained

Cousin steals baby name, Redditor shares similar experience with happy ending

Naming drama: Is it really just a name or a dick move?

Cousin steals baby name despite explicit plans, NTA for being upset

Naming drama? ESH, but it’s just a name, let it go

Naming drama, ESH. No need to explain, downvotes expected

Cousin steals baby name, NTA stands up to entitled family

Choosing the perfect baby name can be tough

Defending a baby name? NTA says you don’t have to.

Debate over baby name ownership sparks fiery comments

Curious about the chosen name? Let’s find out!

Supportive comment, congratulates OP on pregnancy

Naming drama sparks heated debate over ownership of names

Congrats on being NTA! Talk to cousin to fix situation

Two Seans, One Name: A Story of Imitation and Flattery
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When family steals baby names ♀️ ♂️

Cousin copies baby name, commenter advises honesty and boundaries. NTA.

Family drama over stolen baby name. NTA for being upset

Pregnant woman chooses to stay out of family name drama
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Family drama over baby name – NTA but family are a**holes

Eye-rolling over baby name drama? YTA according to commenter.

Commenter is not the a**hole, but why? Find out!

Name stealing drama: Is OP the a**hole?

Take ownership of your name and don’t let others dictate.
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Naming after relatives can lead to unexpected coincidences and humor.

Naming drama resolved with a healthy baby, no a-holes here

Sharing baby names in the family is NBD

You’re NTA, but should you confront your family?
