Husband Refuses to Name Baby After Wife’s Late Spouse – Who’s in the Wrong?

In a world where baby names can cause quite the controversy, one couple finds themselves at odds over the name of their unborn child. The husband, 41, and his wife, 38, are expecting their first child together, but the wife wants to name the baby after her late first husband. The husband, however, feels that it’s too much baggage to put on a child and wants to choose a different name. As the debate heats up, we’re left wondering who’s in the right and who’s in the wrong. Let’s dive into their story.

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Wife’s Other Name Options

Wife’s Reasons for Choosing Thomas

Husband’s Stance on the Name

Wife Accuses Husband of Jealousy

Late Husband’s Presence in Their Lives

Wife’s Keepsakes from Late Husband

Husband Called a Petty A**hole

To Name or Not to Name: The Baby-Naming Dilemma

This couple’s baby-naming debate has reached a boiling point, with the wife insisting on naming their son after her late first husband, Thomas. The husband, however, feels that it’s too much baggage to put on their child and wants to choose a different name. Despite the wife’s other name options, she believes that naming their son Thomas will honor and remember her late spouse. The husband feels accused of being insecure and jealous when he’s simply trying to avoid burdening their child with a heavy legacy. With emotions running high, we’re left to wonder who’s in the right in this baby-naming showdown. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Widow still grieving late husband, naming baby after him is cruel.

Respectful NTA comment defends decision not to name after deceased spouse.

Let her move on, NTA. The baby and you are now

Naming a child after a deceased spouse: reasonable or manipulative?

Naming child after late spouse – NTA comment agrees

NTA. A child is not a living memorial to a dead spouse. ‍

It’s their baby, if one parent isn’t comfortable, it’s okay. #NTA

Husband thinks wife’s late husband has been memorialized enough. NTA.

Wife’s unresolved grief causing tension in naming baby. NTA.

Naming baby after late spouse? NTA suggests getting a dog instead

Naming baby after late spouse’s name is creepy. NTA.

Naming baby after late spouse: NTA, why insist on it?

Naming the baby after the deceased husband could be problematic. NTA.

Naming a child after a recently deceased person is not ideal.

Suggests reframing the discussion to avoid naming after any relatives.

Husband refuses to name baby after wife’s late spouse – NTA suggests alternatives.

Compromise suggested for naming baby after wife’s late spouse.

NTA commenter defends husband’s decision not to name baby after wife’s late spouse.

Naming a baby after a late spouse: baggage or honor?

Joint decision on baby name, NTA for not using Thomas.

Naming children needs two ‘yes’s to approve. Compromise suggestion.

NTA commenter expresses concern over wife’s suggestion to name baby.

Choosing a baby name can be tough, but compromise is key.

Naming baby after late spouse: NTA, practicality over sentimentality.

NTA! Wife’s behavior is unacceptable. Your child, your choice.

Naming a baby after a late spouse – NTA comment

Naming a child after a late spouse – NTA or not?

Compromise suggested for naming baby after wife’s late spouse.

Naming a child after someone else is not necessary. NTA.

Naming a child after a late spouse – NTA or YTA?

Naming baby after wife’s late spouse: NTA for husband.

Husband refuses to name baby after wife’s late spouse. NTA.

Valid reasoning for not naming child after wife’s late spouse.

Wife not over late spouse, husband NTA for refusing name.

Naming a child after a late spouse: NTA or ESH?

Naming baby after wife’s late spouse – NTA, valid reasons.

NTA suggests therapy for wife’s guilt over late spouse.

Spouse won’t name baby after late spouse. Commenter says NTA.

Husband refuses to honor wife’s late spouse. YTA or NTA?

Naming baby after late spouse is creepy, NTA for refusing.

Naming a child after a spouse’s ex? NTA, it’s weird.

NTA. Naming should be 2 yes, 1 no decision. Counseling recommended.

Compromise or therapy to avoid resentment over baby’s name. ‍

Grieving wife wants to name baby after late spouse. Too much?

Naming baby causing conflict – compromise needed. NTA.

Setting boundaries is normal. Hold your ground.

Choosing a name for a child should be mutual and respectful.

Husband stands his ground on baby name, offers reasonable alternatives.

Wife’s request to name baby after late spouse sparks debate.

Naming child after late spouse – NTA says it’s disrespectful.

Naming a baby after a deceased person can be a mixed bag. NTA.

Leave the name free for their daughter to use later

Teen discovers middle name is from mom’s ex-boyfriend

NTA, but communication and therapy could help with mourning process.

Naming baby after late spouse: NTA says two-yes situation.

Compromise is key Name with the same first letter

Naming a child after someone can steal their chance to be their own person. NTA.

NTA. Naming a child is about the new life you’re raising together. ‍

Naming a baby should be a mutual decision, stick to it

Father-to-be asserts naming rights, sparks potential conflict with wife.

Naming a baby after a deceased former spouse: NTA or creepy?

NTA. Naming the baby after the wife’s late spouse can lead to abusive behavior towards the child. It’s important to address this now.

Naming a child after a late spouse: fair or unfair?

Naming a child after a deceased spouse: thoughtful or hurtful?

Naming the child after her late husband is inappropriate and hurtful.

Wife’s request denied, daughter can honor her late father instead

Naming a child after a ghost? NTA suggests therapy needed.

NTA suggests protecting the child from a weird naming honor.

Naming the baby after the wife’s late spouse? NTA, but communication is key