A woman faced some pretty strong feedback after sharing a baby name for her future daughter.
Not only does her husband not like it, but his mum also doesn’t either – and the duo have tried to halt the woman from using it.
She’s now asked for advice on Reddit – and lots of people had some guidance for her.
The woman explained that while she’s not pregnant, she’s always loved the name ‘Juliette.’
But her husband and mother-in-law really hate the name – due to the stereotype they associate with it.
They fear that giving her that name would be “dooming” her in the future.
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On Reddit, the woman explained her problem: “I’ve had my heart set on a baby name, should my baby be born female, for a couple years,” she wrote.
“I’ve made it clear that I like this name. But for some reason, everyone under the sun picks on it and disapproves and says I’m dooming my kid if I give them this name.
“I don’t get it—it’s not a crazy name?? Juliette. That’s it. Middle name would be [my maternal grandma]-[my mother].
“Is this so crazy? I really think Juliette is a lovely name. my husband and mother-in-law can’t get past the “Romeo and Juliet” association and say my kid would hate me bc of a hyphenated middle name, and will be a crazy lovesick girl bc of her first name??
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“Please let me know your thoughts. Once we find out the sex, if this baby is a girl, I’m going to really have to put my foot down; and if my husband truly hates it he’d better explain why.”
One Redditor advised against “putting her foot” down – and suggested talking to her husband about the issue.
They wrote: “It is totally irrelevant if your MIL doesn’t like it and her opinions should be ignored entirely but your husband really needs to agree.
“You can’t just have a name picked for years and not give the other parent a say.
“We all have reasons we just don’t like names, my husband likes a name and thinks I’m crazy for not wanting to use it because I have an acquaintance with the same name and he doesn’t think it is a big deal.
“It doesn’t really matter what the reason is, parents both need to be happy with it though.
“I really don’t think it is fair for you to “put your foot down” and have full control over the name. Imagine if your husband did that to you?”
Another commented: “Very normal name. But if your husband don’t like it and you already got to name your daughter after your mom and your grandmother – I think he should have some imput/veto power.”
A third advised: “Husband is welcome to his opinion and gets a say, but MIL can kick rocks (and so can Husband if he’s citing “my mom doesn’t like it” as a reason. His opinion and his opinion only).”
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