Brother's 15-Year-Old Girlfriend Tries To Ban Redditor From Using Baby Name, Ends Up In Tears

Leona Martinez
Dec 15, 2023
Dec 17, 2023

The woman (OP) and her husband are expecting their first child, and they are considering the name "Kate" for their baby girl. However, the brother's girlfriend, Kaitlyn, isn't happy about it because it's too similar to her name. Therefore, she insisted the OP and her husband choose a different name, but the OP defended her choice.

The OP found herself in the middle of a family drama. Her mom told her to leave the room, and her brother has refused to talk to her since then.

Now, she grapples with the tough decision of whether to stick with the chosen name or find a compromise to keep the peace. Do you want to know what happens next in this unexpected baby name clash? Scroll down to read the entire story!

Brother's 15-Year-Old Girlfriend Tries To Ban Redditor From Using Baby Name

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OP and her husband are considering the name Kate for their baby girl

Her brother's girlfriend found "Kate" too similar to her own name, so she insisted they choose a different name

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The OP got upset

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The brother's girlfriend was out of line trying to dictate the OP's baby name choice

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"Kate Lynn Lastname"

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Similar names are common

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The brother's girlfriend is entitled

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The OP has the right to name the baby

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OP should choose name "Kate" for the baby

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The brother's girlfriend may not be mentally stable

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The girlfriend had no right to comment

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OP should look for a different approach to shutting down the conversation

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Redditor suggests naming the child Catherine for a more formal and versatile name

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Have you ever faced a situation where someone tried to influence or object to the name you chose for your child? How did you handle it, and what advice would you offer to the OP in this family drama?

Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments!