Picking a baby name is tough and often results in disagreements between couples - especially if they've got different tastes.
While some people want a classic name, others favour something a bit different and more out there.
But one woman says her husband's suggestions left her in tears and fear they will never be able to agree on the perfect name for their little boy.
Taking to Mumsnet for advice, she explains that she just wants her son to have a "normal name".
She writes: "I'm probably hormonal but has anyone ever had an argument with their partner over baby names? I've had a little cry because I can't see us ever agreeing.
"DH [darling husband] keeps suggesting names like Ozymandias and Balthazar. Mine are more traditional like James, Isaac, etc. I'm open to more unique names but he won't stop with these bloody out there names."
She goes on to explain that there is no special meaning behind the husband's choices. She adds: "For context, we live in the UK and there's no interesting heritage to warrant names he's choosing.
"I asked him for a 'normal' name and those were his normal names.
"He spent half and hour reeling off names which were the same kind of bold names. I was growing more irritated so several times I said he's winding me up and to just stop. I stopped responding to the names and ignored him but when he finally said, for the 4th time, "what IS wrong with Balthazar though?" I asked him to leave the room.
"He chose our daughter's name which I liked after months of disagreements with his girl's names so I suggested I choose our son's name. He's rejected every name on my list so far and refuses me naming him alone."
Other parents were quick to share their thoughts on the name and tell of similar situations they've been in.
One wrote: "My partner wanted to call our son Loki. Loki. I hit the roof. As if a kid is ever going to be able to get a job interview with a name like bloody Loki on his CV."
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Another replied: "Both those names can be shortened to something "normal".
"While you might not like those particular names (or shortened versions) it might be a good way to compromise of you're after different styles of name. He'll get pretty sick of having to call out "Balthazar" (instead of bazza) 15 times to get the little darling to put his shoes on anyway, perhaps it'll be karma."
But some loved the husband's ideas.
She said: "I love the name Balthazar! Is it not one of the three wise men?"
Another wrote: "Nothing wrong with Ozymandias. At least it's an actual name, which is more than can be said for most of the nonsense people are lumbering children with these days. Thank god for deed poll."
Others shared ideas for how they could deal with the situation.
One wrote: "I sobbed over DD2s name because her dad had the worst name ideas. In the end I said I was choosing a girls name and he could choose a boys. Thank god she was a girl."
Another said: "I knew someone with a partner like this. He was eventually allowed to give the child their middle name. It's a crazy name but at least the first name is normal!"
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