Redditor Names Their Dog Without Considering That An Extended Family Member Has The Same Nickname, Problems Follow

"It’s not the nickname his family use and it’s not even the nickname most of his friends use"

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• January 7, 2023

Choosing a name for a pet is an important and fun task. The name you choose will be a part of your pet's identity and will be used every day as you interact with them.

Therefore, selecting a name that you and your family members like and that suits your pet's personality is important. When choosing a name for your pet, there are many factors to consider, such as the pet's breed, size, and appearance.

You may also want to think about the meaning of the name, and whether it reflects the qualities you hope your pet will have. Some people like to choose unique or unusual names for their pets, while others prefer more traditional names.

Ultimately, the most important thing is to choose a name that you and your pet will both be happy with. But what to do when some family members are not happy with it?

OP lives with their sister and her husband. They gifted them a dog, and OP named it Baz. However, it is the nickname of her BIL's brother.

She says, "It's not the nickname his family use, and it's not even the nickname most of his friends use, but he's still mad I named my dog Baz."

OP named the dog after a fictional character.

"I named my dog after a fictional character and not because of him, but since we argue a lot, he's convinced I did it to be petty. So he wants me to change his name, but I told him I would change it to Sebastien, which is his actual name, if he didn't leave my dog alone."

OP's brother-in-law asked them to change the dog's name, but OP's sister thinks it is funny. So now OP asks if the situation makes them an a-hole.

OP asks:

OP lives with their sister and her husband. They gifted them a dog, and OP named it Baz. However, it is the nickname of her BIL’s brother.

OP named the dog after a fictional character.

So now they have a problem...

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the asshole:

This Redditor says:

Some people shared their experiences:

OP could be petty, like this Redditor suggest:

It is a fictional character

Beatrice the Human and Beatrice the Cat

This Redditor had a different opinion:

This Redditor was even named after a cat:

This is so true:

"He doesn't own that name"

It is ultimately up to you whether or not you want to give your pets the same names as people in your family. There are no hard and fast rules about this.

Some people may think it is cute to give their pets the same names as family members, while others may prefer to keep the names separate. It is important to consider the personalities of your pets and choose a name that suits them.

If you do decide to give your pets the same names as family members, it is a good idea to distinguish between the two by using a different nickname or using the pet's name in a different context. For example, if you have a dog named "Max" and a son named "Max," you might call the dog "Max the dog" or "Maximus" to differentiate between the two.

Damjan