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Traditional Baby Names Laughed at as Cruel by Friends: Online Backlash Ensues

Couple Picks Old-Fashioned Names For Their Baby, Aren’t Sure Anymore When Friends Laugh At Them

When it comes to naming a baby, everyone has different preferences. However, some people can be so opinionated about it that they make the decision-making process more difficult. Take the case of a woman who faced ridicule from her friends for wanting to give her child an old-fashioned name. Filled with doubt, she sought advice online. Let's dive into the full story!

The expecting couple, known as the OP and her husband, are due to become parents in early June. They embrace traditional names and have settled on Arthur for a boy and Edith for a girl. Both of their families also love these choices. However, when the author shared their ideas with her friends, she faced laughter and criticism. Her friends claimed that using such old-fashioned names would subject the child to bullying at school.

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