Naming a baby is one of those subjects that has this weird ability to get everyone upset, when really, they should be tremendously excited about the little human who will be fulfilling that name soon. That said, parents are attempting to make names more and more unique, and some of those names can be really […] More
Names are an important part of life. Everyone wants a great name. Or, at the very least, a unique name with great or significant meaning. And then there are some people who could care less. They believe a name is just a simple part of the human experience. But some take naming a child VERY […] More
We’ve inevitably all had someone in our life who loved to be the center of attention, and we can all agree how painfully annoying their antics were… or are. But their attention-seeking energy is especially frustrating when we’re in the middle of an important life event, like getting married or graduating from college, and all […] More
Adoption is one of those incredibly divisive subjects that some people overwhelmingly praise while others will do little other than question. But one thing that nearly everyone can agree on is the importance of informing a child of their involvement in an adoption, stated the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. When Redditor Confident_Pack_7451 found out she […] More
Choosing a name for a new person coming into this world is an intimate experience. Parents want to choose a name that will fit and properly represent a person for life. But how does one name a person one has never met? Over the last few generations, it feels like parents have been playing fast […] More
Family traditions can be absolutely wonderful and can really bring family members closer together. But when a tradition becomes more of a competition between family members who don’t get along, the tradition can take a dark turn quickly, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. After her mother suddenly passed away, Redditor BunchAffectionate812 wanted to carry […] More
When we invite a new family member to our home, whether it’s a baby or a pet, the key ingredient to bringing them home is choosing a name for them. It’s admittedly an emotional decision, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. Redditor One_Contribution6076 recently adopted a puppy and announced the name that he and […] More
Naming a newborn is an intimate experience. That’s why many parents constantly go back and forth in the process. Many parents agree to that a name will take two yesses but only one no. So it can be a big issue when others insert their opinions and ideas without “permission.” Case in point… Redditor Delicious_Author_620 […] More
Names can be deeply personal. They follow us through every moment, from grade school to driver’s licenses to every job application. Names have all sorts of connotations – assumptions about gender, orientation, and nationality are just a few. So, when something matters so much and is so deeply connected to who you are – at […] More
Naming a baby is an important milestone. Whether there is a ceremony involved or simply an intimate conversation between the parents, deciding a child’s name is a major moment in the anticipation before the birth. Expectant mom and Redditor Longjumping-Week-182 had baby names picked out for her child and chose to keep them a secret. […] More
Parents have all kinds of incredible experiences ahead of them when they decide to have a child. Easily one of the very biggest early decisions they will have is the name of their child, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. But Redditor LightningStr had concerns about the name her cousin had chosen for her baby. […] More
When a baby is about to come into the family, fellow family members are not shy about sharing all of their tips, tricks, and strongest opinions regarding how to raise that child. But a favorite argument has to be the naming of the baby before they’re born, agreed the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITA) subReddit. A […] More
