Dad-To-Be REFUSES to Name Son After Fiancée’s Friend Who Died of an Overdose

Naming a baby is always a big decision, but for this expecting couple, it’s turned into a major drama! The fiancée wants to honor her late friend Bob by naming their son after him, but OP has some serious reservations. Buckle up, because this story is about to take a wild turn! Get ready for a tale of tragedy, heroin, and a whole lot of awkwardness. Can this couple find a compromise, or will the ghost of Bob haunt their baby naming forever? Let’s dive in and find out! ‍♂️

Baby on the Way, but What to Name Him?

Fiancée’s Heart Set on Honoring Late Friend

Plot Twist: OP Knew Bob… and Didn’t Like Him

Maybe Bob Changed? ‍♂️

The Tragic Truth About Bob’s Demise

‍♂️ OP Puts His Foot Down: No Naming After Heroin Overdose

Fiancée Furious, Thinks OP is an A-hole

‍♂️ OP Stands His Ground, Thinks Request is Rational

Awkward Conversation Alert: Explaining Bob’s Fate to Their Son

OP Exasperated: “Like, Come On!” ‍♂️

OP’s Compromise: Honor Someone Else on Fiancée’s Side

❓ The Burning Question: Why Bob?

Baby Name Battle: Honoring a Heroin Overdose Victim?

Well, well, well… looks like this couple’s baby naming journey has hit a major roadblock! The fiancée wants to honor her late friend Bob, but OP remembers him as a not-so-likable guy who tragically died of a heroin overdose. Yikes! OP’s not thrilled about explaining that to their future son. The fiancée’s furious, thinking OP’s being a total a-hole, but OP stands his ground. ‍♂️ He suggests honoring someone else on her side of the family instead. But the question remains: why is the fiancée so dead set on Bob? The internet has some thoughts on this baby name battle…

Naming children after disliked people: NTA or ESH?

Agreeing on a name together is important for both parents.

Naming a child should be a mutual decision ‍ ‍ , NTA.

NAH for not wanting to name child after friend, YTA for weaponizing addiction and mocking the deceased.

While NTA for refusing the name, consider a more empathetic approach

User defends NTA stance but calls out insensitive language.

Respect individuality: Baby’s name shouldn’t be a memorial. NTA.

Choosing a name can be tough, but it should be a two-person decision.

Naming a child after someone who died of overdose? NTA.

NTA. Discuss other ways to memorialize Bob with your wife

Why was Bob a prick? Have you told your fiancé?

Respectful disagreement over baby name, but fiancee is TA

SCOTUS as an insult? This thread has it all!

Asking for the reasoning behind honoring Bob, while acknowledging addiction as a disease.

Vetoing name – NTA, but lacking empathy for overdose victims – YTA

Agreeing with the poster’s reasonable request to not use a controversial name.

NTA for wanting a say in son’s name but insensitive towards overdose victim

Naming son after deceased friend becomes a point of contention.

Insensitive comment and pushy wife cause conflict over baby name

Compromise suggested for naming baby after fiancée’s friend. NTA.

Curiosity about the motive behind the name sparks suspicion

Naming your kid Bob isn’t the issue here

User calls out commenter for mocking addiction and deceased friend

Naming a child requires mutual agreement. Let’s avoid stigmatizing addiction.

Respectful disagreement with a disappointing attitude towards addiction

Disrespecting deceased fiancee’s friend makes you TA, not NTA.

Red flag for fiancee: Dad-to-be’s lack of compassion for friend’s overdose

Naming a child after a deceased drug addict? NTA wins.

Compromise suggested, bonus points for clever insult

“Bob” as a middle name compromise suggestion

Compromise suggestion for baby name dispute. NTA.

Naming after someone who died of an overdose? Personal choice.

Compromise needed as dad-to-be refuses to name son after fiancée’s friend who died of overdose. NTA.

NTA on name dispute, but commenter’s attitude is criticized

Choosing a baby name: vetoing names you can’t stand.

Compromise on a different name with same initial

Naming a child after a deceased loved one is personal ❤️

Honoring a deceased friend with a middle name . Good compromise suggestion. NTA.

Agreeing on baby names is important practice for co-parenting. NTA

Naming a child after a deceased friend – YTA or NAH?

Vetoing a name? Not the a-hole. Shaming addiction? YTA.

ESH for not compromising on the name, but a middle name like ‘Paul Bob’ could be a solution.

Naming baby after friend who OD’d? NTA says commenter.

Naming children after someone they never knew or met?

Suggests using a variation of the name. Not the a-hole.

Naming a child is a two-yes, one-no proposition. NTA.

Naming a child should be a mutual decision. NTA.

Respectful communication is key. NAH, stand your ground

Naming a child after a deceased person can be burdensome

Expectant mother advises to stick up for yourself when naming children ‍

Naming baby is both parents’ decision, NTA according to former addict

Naming baby after deceased friend is a sensitive topic. NTA.

Suggests a compromise to honor friend without pressuring the child

Baby naming contracts should be mandatory! NTA.

Parental naming rights should be respected. NTA for vetoing.

Unlimited veto power leads to the possibility of quirky names

A collaborative effort, or a one-man show?

Vetoing the name? NTA. Suggestion: Use as middle name instead

Naming a child after someone is not necessary for identity

Naming child after deceased person can carry negative connotations. NTA.

Naming child after deceased prick who OD’d? NTA for refusing.

Veto power for names? NTA for not liking it.

Compromise suggestion: middle name as tribute. NTA judgement.

Parents get veto power but OP’s attitude towards addiction is unacceptable

NTA for not wanting to name a kid after someone disliked

Both parents have an equal say in naming the child ‍ and a compromise may work

Gender doesn’t matter, NTA for standing your ground

Naming a child after a deceased person: YTA or NTA?

Insensitive comment about addiction and naming child after deceased friend.