While some parents announce their baby's name before their child's birth, others choose to keep it a secret until they arrive into the world. But one expecting mum's surprise was "ruined" when her brother coincidentally picked out the same name for his new puppy.
Wanting it all to herself, she tried to guilt trip him into changing it by saying he would be a "bad uncle" if he refuses. Taking to Reddit, the man said: "My sister is seven months pregnant with her first kid. She and her husband didn't want to tell anyone the name of their to be born son until he's born, fine by me I'd probably do the same.
"Well, last week, I adopted a pup and named him Eddie. I've always liked 'human names' for dogs and growing up on Ed Ed & Eddy it just felt right." He went on to explain how his girlfriend posted a picture of Eddie on her Instagram alongside his new collar and custom dog bowl.
But mere seconds after the post went up, his phone started to buzz.
"My sister called me telling me I have to change the name because they are naming their son Edward after her father-in-law and will be calling him Eddie.
"I told her the dog is already named, it fits him, we bought stuff with the name already, and it's not like anyone will confuse a dog for a human anyway.
"She keeps insisting we do so and says I'm already being a bad uncle by not."
Not knowing what to do, he has taken to Reddit to ask users how to handle this situation.
In response, one user said: "It is very stupid. It's not like Eddie is some super unique name, and she's the one that refused to tell anyone the name.
"What is the worst thing that's going to happen? You call out the kids name at a family event and both the kid and the dog come over to you? The horror!
Another user added: "Get matching baby gifts - a onesie for your nephew that says 'Eddie the Human' and a dog outfit that says 'Eddie the Dog'. Hopefully laughter will diffuse the situation."
A third user said: "The name clearly has more significance for your sister and your brother-in-law.
"Is it that much of an inconvenience for you to change the dog's name?
"Your sister is under a lot of stress and this favour, however silly it might seem, would make her feel respected and loved.
"Again, you're not wrong for it, but in your shoes, I'd make the swap."
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