A mother took to Reddit to ask if she was in the wrong for naming her twins without the father’s input after he left her during her pregnancy. The father fought for 0% custody but demanded the mother change the twins’ names. Read on to find out if she’s the a**hole in this situation .
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Parental dispute over twins’ names sparks heated argument. AITA?

Mother refuses to change twins’ names despite father’s disapproval
A mother of newborn twins is facing backlash after refusing to change their names despite their father’s disapproval. The couple, who planned the pregnancy and were engaged, had minimal contact during the pregnancy and the father fought for 0% custody. The mother, who named the twins and gave them her last name, refused to change their names after the father demanded it.
The situation escalated into a tense argument, with both parties accusing each other of being unreasonable. The post raises questions about parental rights and responsibilities, as well as the importance of communication and involvement during pregnancy and childbirth.
What do you think? Share your thoughts and reactions below.
NTA. Ex doesn’t get to show up after birth and start making demands ♀️

Father forfeits right to name opinion after abandoning twins.

Document every interaction with the father and seek legal advice

Father demands twins have his last name after being absent.

Father can’t change his mind after the fact. NTA wins!

Father puts name over health, NTA mom stands her ground

Mom stands up to father’s name change disapproval. NTA!

Support for the poster and subtle jab at the father

Father wants to disapprove of twins’ names but not pay child support?

Absent father can’t dictate twins’ names. NTA.

Mom claps back at absent dad over twins’ names

Unapologetic response shuts down father’s control –
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Mystery breakup leaves father disapproving twins’ names.

Mom stands her ground on twins’ names without deadbeat dad.

You go girl! Keep those names and your power.

No need to force visitation, focus on raising your babies!

Support for single mother keeping twins’ names despite dad’s disapproval

Not the a**hole for choosing your children’s names ♀️

Father’s opinion on names disregarded. NTA wins.

NTA for refusing to change your twins’ names. Restraining order?

Supportive comment defends mother’s naming decision against selfish father.

Commenter sympathizes with father’s situation.

Father disapproves twins’ names, comment defends mother’s decision. ♀️

Mother stands her ground against unsupportive father ♀️

Single mom stands her ground against absent father’s demands.

Commenter supports mother’s decision to keep twins’ names.

Father’s disapproval doesn’t matter if he won’t be involved ♀️

Father’s disapproval backfires, now twins keep their names.
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Get a lawyer and document everything. Protect yourself.

Mother stands up for her twins’ names despite absent father’s opinion

Father has no right to name children he abandoned. NTA

Father can’t pick names and not visit. NTA.

Father had his chance to give input, now he has no say

Supportive comment, no need to change names.

Choosing the mother’s last name can have its advantages

Legal advice for new parents, but cherish every moment ❤

Set boundaries and get legal help to protect your twins ⚖️

Empowering response! Taking ownership of naming children is important!

Confident ruling in favor of the OP

Mother stands her ground on twins’ names, netizens approve

Father wants legacy but not the responsibility. NTA. ♀️

Father treats twins like trophies, NTA for not changing names
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Congrats on the twins! Dodged a bullet with the ex.

Father abandons twins, gets mad at names. NTA, pound sand.

Commenter defends OP’s decision, shut down YTA accuser ♀️

Father’s entitlement questioned by commenter for twins’ names

Surprising judgment shift in comment section. NTA reigns supreme

Mother stands up for naming rights, community shows support

NTA, but drama-filled family history may be at play

Curious minds want to know

Mom stands her ground on twin names despite absentee father.

Mom stands her ground on twins’ names. NTA wins.

Stand your ground! Your choice, your kids, your name.

Lawyer up and stand your ground ⚖️

Mother stands her ground on twins’ names against controlling father.

Empowering response to father’s disapproval of twins’ names

Commenter defends mother’s decision, insults father with humor

Commenter defends mother’s decision with fiery language

Single mom stands up to absent father – no apologies given ♀️

Father gets what he wanted, but complains. NTA ♀️

Your babies, your choice on names, and anything else!

Supportive comment acknowledges tough consequences of co-parenting with ex.

Father wants his cake and eats it too. NTA

Mother stands firm on twins’ names, commenters support her decision
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Father disapproves of twins’ names, but he’s the real AH. NTA

Controversial comment sparks agreement and disagreement

Empathetic reply supports mother’s decision to keep twins’ names.

Mom keeps twins’ names despite dad’s disapproval, comment praises
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Supportive comment section congratulates mother on twins’ names.

Support for not being the a**hole in naming dispute.

Mother stands her ground against father’s naming demands. #NTA

Mother stands her ground on twins’ names. NTA wins.

Sperm donor has no say in naming or raising children.

Clear NTA judgement with no room for debate ♀️

Father’s disapproval of twins’ names backfires, commenters side with mother ♀️
