Can't agree on a name.?

Question

This weekend my very first child is due to be born and the father and I cannot agree on the name.

He wants our child to be named Carlos after himself, which I don't feel is a suitable name for our child since 1. our child will not have any hispanic origin of any kind 2. I don't like having two Carlos's in the house and 3. I just don't like the name Carlos for my child. However I am willing to put it as the middle name.

While I do understand he is the father and should get a say, I feel since I am carrying this child and will be the one actually give birth I should be the one to ultimately decide the child's first name.

Any advice and opinions would be extremely helpful!!!

Answer 1

Maybe both of you can pick your top 3 names for the baby and then come to a conclusion and then agree that Carlos can be the middle name.

Answer 2

My ex-husband gave me a problem during my first pregnancy.  I had a logical argument just like you.  Stand firm.  You are compromising in a very fair way.  OR another option...select a name that begins with "C".  

After my first, I let him think of the name - within my boundaries - BUT - I had already selected the name and I let HIM bring it up and then casually said, "Oh, that's nice......."   Sneaky - but I got all my names!  and then dumped the loser!

Answer 3

it think ether cody dominic or nathen  

Answer 4

Maybe Charles? or Carl?

Answer 5

My husband, also wanted a "sequel" (his word, not mine) when i was pregnant with my son, and we came to an agreement that he could name our first son after him, despite the fact that I also hated his name.  However, I had all rights to any children after, without any injections from him. If you plan on having more children, it's something to think about.

Also, we don't call our son Eric like his father, we call him EJ (Eric Junior), so you could call your son CJ? Which, also helps with the fact that you don't like the name. :)

But, if not, maybe try using his middle name as his first, or something you can both agree too. You might get stuck doing the research for other names, but at least you get your way! Good Luck

Answer 6

Be honest, tell him what you think.

Answer 7

It is his choice just as much as it is yours. It is not any more of your kid just because you are giving birth.

Answer 8

Compromise some how. Tell him how you feel and your willing to include the name as a middle name but you don't want to use it as a first name. It's your baby too, you have a say as much as he does on what the first name is. If you don't want his name to be Carlos then don't do it.

Answer 9

Peter would be my choice