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To veto DH’s baby name choice?

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DefiniteGrouse · 26/03/2025 14:47

Bit of a long one, sorry! Currently 32 weeks pregnant with twins (one boy, one girl) and DH has suddenly decided he must name them after his favourite romantic film couple. He thinks it’s cute and meaningful. I think it’s twee and naff.

For context, the film isn’t some timeless classic, more of a 90s/00s romcom. Not awful, but not exactly Shakespeare either. Think along the lines of Jack and Rose (it’s not that, but you get the vibe). The names are VERY tied to the film – like, you’d hear them together and immediately think of it.

I’ve said I’m not keen, but DH is really pushing it, saying I got more say on DD1’s name (not true, we both agreed!). He also reckons no one will make the connection, which is just nonsense because even my mum raised an eyebrow when we mentioned it!

AIBU to put my foot down? I want names that will grow with them, not make people say “oh, like that film?” every time they introduce themselves. DH is sulking and says I’m ruining something sentimental for him. WWYD?

Extra context:
• Not my PFB, we already have a 4yo DD
• Names are nice individually, just cringey together
• DH is lovely but can be a bit of a dreamer when it comes to this stuff

OP posts:
HolidayHattie · 26/03/2025 14:54

My first thought was also Harry & Sally.

Stick to your guns, OP.

BelloItalia · 26/03/2025 14:53

Please let it be Ross and Rachel

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 26/03/2025 14:53

absolutely no, that's bizarre he would suggest them tbh. Is he taking the piss?

lechatnoir · 26/03/2025 14:53

Bet it's Harry & Sally - ridiculous idea for twins. They're siblings not lovers ffs

WoodyOwl · 26/03/2025 14:52

I think couple ideas should be saved for Halloween costume ideas, not siblings.

MyrtleLion · 26/03/2025 14:52

Harry and Sally? Not a chance.

DontBuyANewMumCashmere · 26/03/2025 14:50

I would absolutely veto them together but let him choose one of the two names.

Does he see that it's cringey and inappropriate to name brother and sister after the names of famous lovers?!

Pumpkincozynights · 26/03/2025 14:50

Tell him no.

CryptoFascist · 26/03/2025 14:50

Remind him they are siblings and not a couple.
Back to the drawing board!

PaintYourAssLikeRembrandt · 26/03/2025 14:49

Your dh wants to name his children after a couple? That's bloody weird. People will always think about the romantic couple when hearing your twins names.

PiastriThePastry · 26/03/2025 14:49

Oh how completely ridiculous. It would be bad enough to name them after any recognisable film duo but a romantic couple?! No.

BookBookBookBook · 26/03/2025 14:48

Both patents have to agree on the names. Back to the drawing board.

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