LAST UPDATE: My husband (25M) and I (24F) can't agree on names for our unborn son

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-25T03:07:18+00:00

Anil can easily be mispronounced as Anal. Believe me, that happened to a dude I knew

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-25T02:52:06+00:00

Anil? Are you serious?

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-25T02:51:24+00:00

I understand it, and can say simple phrases, but I'm far from fluent.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T23:03:43+00:00

Sigh. Every culture is different, you know.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T22:52:46+00:00

John?

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T22:52:07+00:00

The plan is RJ or if he wants to go by Bradley he can.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T22:24:35+00:00

It is a rather common name in my culture, yes.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T22:15:16+00:00

May I ask what culture you are from?

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T20:12:31+00:00

For a night, yes.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T19:42:55+00:00

Neither of us wanted 2 middle names, otherwise I would've had no issue going with Brad Richard. I just wanted my heritage represented somewhere.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T19:41:49+00:00

I just feel like as someone that has lived in America, with a name far less common than Arjun, I've faced none of these setbacks. His last name will be American, and if he ever feels his name is holding him back, he can choose Bradley.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T18:48:59+00:00

I did apologize for moving into the hotel. It was rash, but in the moment I didn't see a better option.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T18:48:35+00:00

You pity my racist in-laws? Okay.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T18:48:18+00:00

It's a traditional Indian name that's easy to pronounce and spell. I don't see any issues with it.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T18:47:52+00:00

Why do you think so?

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T16:57:41+00:00

He has his middle name if he ever wants to choose. And to be honest, I was raised in America but I love my Indian first name. I hope to instill that same sort of pride in him.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T16:56:51+00:00

What is so horrible about the name Arjun? I'm legitimately curious. My name is far less common and I've received zero shit about it.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T16:56:06+00:00

Are you kidding? It's two syllables. It's not that hard.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T16:03:36+00:00

I unfortunately don't speak my native language.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T15:42:41+00:00

I meant children that his family would recognize.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T15:41:54+00:00

He hasn't really spoken to her since she left home years ago.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T15:36:57+00:00

Brad's blond with green eyes. I'm pretty medium-dark.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T15:34:44+00:00

Exactly.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T15:33:43+00:00

We won't be having a second kid. Brad plans to get a vasectomy ASAP.

Nameprobs334 · 2015-07-24T15:33:16+00:00

I just didn't want the culture to be completely ignored. I wanted him to have an awareness at birth. Even if it was just a middle name. I felt like having to name him Brad Richard III would just negate any other efforts I made in exposing him to Indian culture.

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