My husband is an old school. He prefers to use a very common name. So that when he calls out that name everybody will turn their heads. I am not against being an old school. However, the combination of names he suggested were mismatches. Like for example:
1. Alexander Egbert. My husband's middle name is Elbert. Ouch... My son will end up as a laughing stock. Egg-bert. He wants the middle name starts with letter E. But, I dont feel any name would fit if combined with Alexander.
2. Alexander Mark. He tries to convince me that name sounds good. I tried to be diplomatic. I suggested Mark Alexander instead. But, he insists Alexander should be the first name. Grrr.... Because my husband's name starts with letter A.
Unfortunately, all my suggestions were rejected. Last night, I told him. I dont want to search the internet for middle name anymore as I have proposed more than 20 names already. I forced him to choose from my short list of eight names. That includes Mark Alexander and Alexander Egbert.
To be fair, he suggested why not try to look for names that starts with letter S. Because, my name starts with letter S. I told him: If I am going to choose a name that starts with letter S, it should be the first name. Alexander should be a middle name, otherwise my son will have an initial of ASS.
Why are we so meticulous? Having a unique name or a very common name does not guarantee that our baby will grow up to be a successful man with great contribution to our society. Ai... So be it! Alexander Wayne.
I hope my husband is not fickle minded. What weird suggestions shall I receive in the next two days?
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