What’s in a name? For this couple, it’s causing a major rift in their marriage. After agreeing to let the father choose their daughter’s name, the mother now wants to change it. But the father is sticking to his guns, causing tension and potential divorce. Is he being controlling or is the mother overreacting? Read on for the full story and decide for yourself.
Dad stands his ground on choice of daughter’s name

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Dad sparks family feud by refusing to change daughter’s name

Father discovers MIL and wife renamed daughter, family feud ensues

Mother-in-law causes drama over baby name, refuses to accept it

Father causes family feud over daughter’s name, won’t budge

Father denies daughter’s name, ignites family feud

Naming dispute causes family feud, sparks fiery debate

Parental naming dispute causes rift, divorce on the table

Father stands firm on daughter’s name amidst family feud.

Father sparks family feud over daughter’s unusual name choice

Family feud erupts over newborn’s name
A couple’s agreement on naming their newborn girl led to a family feud when the father refused to change the name after the birth. The mother and her family had a different name in mind and were secretly using it to address the baby girl, leading to confusion for the baby. The father refused to change the name and stuck to his guns, leading to a fight with his wife and her family. He even considered divorce due to their behavior. Read on for updates on the situation and Reddit’s judgment on who’s the A****e in this situation.
Document everything and prioritize your daughter’s well-being

Dad names daughter without mom’s input, commenter shares similar story ❤️

Defending daughter’s name: NTA dad prioritizes daughter’s development

Parenting power struggle: Will she undermine every decision you make?

Defending a father’s choice of his daughter’s name against family

Daughter caught in the middle of a name game

Divorce may be necessary if trust is irreparably broken

Sensitive perspective on the impact of the name on the child

Comment sparks controversy and negative reactions

Divorce might be a better option

Defend your child’s name, cut off toxic in-laws ️

NTA. Wife and MIL being disrespectful and controlling towards you.

Mother secretly calls daughter wrong name for a year, NTA.

Father stands by baby name, wife and mother-in-law AHs. ♂️

Protect your daughter from toxic family members.

Trust issues and divorce over baby name dispute?
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Hilarious suggestion for the baby’s name

Curious about any updates on the name feud

Gender-neutral names should be normalized

Stick to your word Trust is important in families

Gender disappointment causing family feud.

Don’t let your MIL dictate your life! ♂️ Stand your ground.

Father stands up against wife’s gender expectations, sparks family feud ♂️

Naming your child should be a mutual decision.

Agreed-upon name causes family feud, commenter says NTA
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Father stands his ground on daughter’s name, wife runs home.

Don’t let your MIL control your family! Compromise and communicate.

Mother insists on son’s name for daughter, husband NTA

Divorce seems like the only option
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Compromise or family feud? Middle name change suggestion sparks debate.

Father not the a**hole for refusing name change, wife selfish

Agreeing with the commenter’s judgement, no one’s the a**hole here

Father stands his ground on daughter’s name, sparks family drama

Stand your ground and protect your daughter. Divorce may be necessary.

Commenter supports father’s decision, wants to know more

Daughter’s confusion over name leads to identity crisis in school

Communication is key for healthy relationships, folks!

Deeper than a name change? NTA sparks family feud.
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Father stands his ground on daughter’s name, wife abandons child

Stand your ground! Don’t let anyone change your daughter’s name.

Father stands firm on daughter’s name despite family drama

Commenter questions validity of father’s name change story

Father accused of being controlling after naming daughter, NTA.

Smart strategy for avoiding baby name disputes with partner

Support and empathy for a father dealing with family conflict ❤️

Family feud sparked as father stands ground on daughter’s name

Both parents should have infinite vetoes for naming the child

Agreement on baby name ignored by wife, sparks conflict ⚔️

Curiosity piqued, what’s in a name?

Commenter calls out spouse’s mental health, defends father’s decision.

Divorce her. NTA. Major red flag.

Supportive comment receives no replies. NTA wins this round.

The name is causing a family feud

Wife and MIL secretly naming your daughter? NTA, they are.

Supportive comment, but be careful with insulting family members

Naming dispute leads to breach of trust, therapy may help
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Keeping a promise or compromising? Naming baby drama.

Naming children can have a lasting impact on their self-worth.

Father stands up for daughter’s name, hailed NTA

Father stands up against controlling wife and MIL, NTA

Communication and trust are key in a marriage

Supportive comment suggests PPD as a possible cause

Agreement broken, confused child: commenter says NTA

Asserting paternity through baby’s name.

Naming your child should not be a battle of the sexes

A father refuses to change his daughter’s name, but needs counseling

Father refuses to change daughter’s name despite concerns. Family feud ensues.

Respectful communication key in choosing baby names.

Woman struggles to find birth name, emphasizes importance of name choice.

Escape with your daughter! ♂️

User defends OP, criticizes wife and MIL’s behavior, suggests separation.

Father stands his ground on daughter’s name, in-laws outraged
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Father stands firm on daughter’s name, earns NTA judgement

Agreeing on baby names is important for both parents.

Father defends daughter’s name choice, family feud ensues ♂️

Commenter suspects father’s behavior is creepy, advises divorce and custody.

Father-in-law takes sides, sparks warning for OP

Prioritizing daughter’s well-being over winning in family disputes

Changing someone’s name without permission? That’s a low blow

Dual names – a cultural solution to this naming dispute.

Commenter advises therapy or divorce for wife’s erratic behavior.

Spouse’s refusal to compromise leads to divorce threat.
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Stand your ground, it was a mutual agreement

When passive-aggressiveness reaches peak levels

Father stands firm on daughter’s name amidst family feud.
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Divorce over a name? Sparks fly in this family feud.

Divorce advised in fiery family feud over baby name

Support for father’s decision to not change daughter’s name

Mother-in-law insists on a creepy name for granddaughter, causing family tension

Last Updated on April 20, 2023 by Diply Social Team