Hi, I am a North Indian Brit (Punjabi) and my DP is British-Nigerian (born here). I recently gave birth to a beautiful baby boy (two weeks ago) and I couldn't ask for more as I've never been happier. He must have the largest eyes and longest lashes that have ever existed! We agreed on a fairly racially ambitious name that would would be "pronouncable" for English speakers but also hinted at his culture...Taran. I think the name suits him but DP has recently expressed regret that his first name is "too Indian", resulting in feelings of dettachment. I'm truly confused as I love the name and think it suits my beautiful son. DP is now reqiesting we give him an "English" name as we are "both basically English and that's only fair". This just doesn't sit well for some reason. Don't get me wrong, I'm a proud British bird but I just want a name that reflects my son's ethnic heritage. Aibu to say to my (very lovely) husband that we can't change his name and what is done is done.
Also, I'm curious to know what mothers (And fathers) have named their mixed racial children. Which ethnicity have you "favoured" re names. One person is always going to be left out regardless of what middle names you choose. We agreed our next child will have a more Nigerian first name. (However we also agreed we want our kids' names to be "cohesive").
Hope that post makes sense as it was quickly typed on a broken IPhone :)