I am having a problem right now. I am not currently pregnant, however, Dad is insisting that I name a future son [name_m]Wilbur[/name_m] and/or [name_m]Orville[/name_m], and if I have twins, call them [name_m]Wilbur[/name_m] and [name_m]Orville[/name_m]. However, they are not my style at all and the only reason Dad insists on them is that they’re the names of the [name_m]Wright[/name_m] brothers. Although it’s a cool association, if I use either of these names and especially together, it would come off as forcing my child to be in aviation.
Names I am considering for a future son: [name_u]Rory[/name_u], [name_u]Shaun[/name_u], [name_m]Steven[/name_m], [name_m]Isaac[/name_m], [name_m]Martin[/name_m], [name_m]Maximilian[/name_m], [name_m]Francesco[/name_m].
Your Dad had his chance to name children… it is your turn. He may provide suggestions, but it is up to you and your SO to choose the names you love. I would sincerely thank him for his ideas, but politely let him know that these are the names you have chosen (whatever they may be).
Agree with everyone above. I’m actually just commenting out of pure dismay on your account because I’m quite miffed that your Dad is pressuring you so much about your future children’s names. He’s had his chance with his own children, as @shells15 said so well, and you’ve got a lovely list already.
Once your children are born, he should love them with all his heart even if they don’t share first names with the [name_m]Wright[/name_m] brothers. We only get so many opportunities to make important decisions in this life and I wouldn’t relinquish that right very easily. Your Dad should support you since you will have reached a moment of parenthood that he has stood before years ago. It’s your turn.
Tell your dad you’d be happy to name twin babies [name_m]Wilbur[/name_m] and [name_m]Orville[/name_m] if he’ll gestate them for nine months and push them out of his arse.
When the time comes, I recommend NOT telling anyone what names you’ve picked before the baby is born and named (except maybe the folks on Nameberry ). If your dad is putting this much pressure on your hypothetical kids, he might criticize and try to sabotage the names you like in an attempt to wear you down and get his way.
Your dad has no right to demand that you name your sons after the [name_m]Wright[/name_m] brothers. What an absurd suggestion. [name_m]Feel[/name_m] free to ignore his ideas.
Wilbur is sweet. His way of being pushy about the name is not. You could use it as an honor middle if you wanted to, but you are absolutely under no obligation to use a name you don’t like.
He doesn’t even know you’ll have a boy/boys so his insistence is pretty much pointless right now.
(On a side note, I doubt a child named [name_m]Wilbur[/name_m] would feel forced into aviation. But obviously, do not use it if you hate it and have those concerns)
Your dad had his chance of naming children when he had you or any of your siblings. This is your turn now and he has to respect that.
[name_f]My[/name_f] dad has always liked the name felicity for any granddaughter and he keeps making jokes saying ooo baby felicity in a few years then… But it stays as a joke he would never pressure me into a name. How does your husband feel?
OK this is not a thing. Your Dad can’t make you call your children something. You’re an adult, you make your own decisions and your father has literally no authority over the choices you make in your life. End of story, problem solved.
if you have twins take one of his names and one of yours but if not take one of his as a middle name (i think it is good to include the dad in this decision)
). If your dad is putting this much pressure on your hypothetical kids, he might criticize and try to sabotage the names you like in an attempt to wear you down and get his way.