Couple Torn About Giving Their Child the Name They Originally Planned to Use for Their 'Future Dog'
"The one name we really like and can agree in is the one we chose for our potential future dog," a Reddit post reads
A couple is igniting viral conversation after sharing that they might name their third child something they had originally intended to use for a dog.
In a post shared on Reddit, an anonymous person writes, "My partner and I were talking about names, and selected very well thought-out names for our first two, however, we cannot agree on the name for our third."
"The one name we really like and can agree in is the one we chose for our potential future dog," they add.
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However, the poster says the couple is nervous about what might happen if their child one day finds out their name was meant for a pet, writing, "What about when said child asks about how he got his name in the future?"
Commenters largely say the poster shouldn't worry and that, if they opt for the name for a dog, it's probably best not tell the child at all.
"Just say it's a name you both liked," offered one commenter. "That's what my mom said when I asked why she picked my name."
Added another: "It's not the name of a dog. It's the name of a 'future' dog. That dog isn't here yet, your child will be soon."
Another commenter suggested the couple just go with the name, and worry about the consequences later. "Don't overthink it, it'll probably just become a bit of a family joke at some point. One day though it'll cease to be 'our future dog's name' and it'll just be your kid's name."
"My mom named me after a character in a movie she liked, and then a few years later realized she'd misheard it and it was a completely different name. My middle name is her favorite cake," the commenter added.
Others offered a more humorous take on the situation, with one writing that whether the couple picks the name for a child depends largely on what the name actually is. "I think this post differs wildly depending on what name turns out to be," they wrote, "Muffin or Milton"
