Growing up with a girl’s name given to him by his hippie parents, the man had suffered from bullying and professional setbacks. leading him to strongly oppose his sister’s decision to name her unborn daughter.
A Strange Choice
She had planned to call the baby “Krxstxl,” a name that he deemed inappropriate and harmful for the child’s future, causing a rift in the family dynamic and questioning the limits of individuality and responsibility in parenting.
He Was Frustrated
As his sister excitedly revealed her chosen name for her daughter, the man couldn’t help but feel a sense of dread and frustration, knowing first hand the consequences of a poorly chosen name.
The Correct Way to Say It
Despite the name being pronounced “Crystal,” the inclusion of unconventional letters made it seem like a fashion statement rather than a thoughtful decision for a human being’s identity.
He Tried to Explain
When he voiced his concerns to his sister and mother, they dismissed his opinion as a result of his own negative experience with his name, causing him to become increasingly agitated and defensive.
A Family Feud
The argument escalated, with the man calling his sister and her husband “terrible parents” for using their child as a means of expressing their off-brand identity.
Hurt and Angry
The aftermath of the argument left the family members at odds with each other, with his sister feeling hurt and his mother being furious with him.
He Couldn’t Accept It
The man was left questioning whether he had gone too far in his criticism, but he couldn’t bring himself to accept the name as appropriate for a child’s future.
The Due Date Loomed
As the due date approached, the family remained divided on the name, with the man struggling to reconcile his own experiences with his sister’s desire for individuality and self-expression.
A Bitter Reminder
In the end, the birth of the child brought a new level of complexity to the family dynamic, with the name serving as a constant reminder of the tension and disagreement that had arisen in the lead-up to her arrival.
The Internet Responded
One person wrote, “I’m going to get downvoted, but as someone who changed their name the moment they turned 18, you’re right. She is stupid.”
Another said, “It’s a horrendous name that will do nothing but get the child bullied. It’s not ‘unique’ or cute. Her child is not an accessory.”
More Internet Comments
This commenter wrote, “Reminds me of this girl I went to school with who changed hers the second she turned 18. Her name was Miikaliaya. They wanted it to be Mikayala but thought a special spelling was cool. It wasn’t.”
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