Help, I really dont want to name our son Malachi but my husband insists...what do i do?
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Truthfully, say No. I know this is easier said than done, but honestly, say No. My husband and I both agreed to be able to say an absolute "No" without any arguments to one of each others name selections. Of course, there is bound to be another you dislike, but just be sure to review all the names you each select and then allow each other a hand down, no waiver, "No" on one of each others.
If there are more serious issues here, you could offer to use it as his middle name. Also, multiple place names are becoming more common as families tend to be increasingly extended, so you could use it as a place name, (eg - John Allen Malachi Smith)
Hope this helps a little.
Just for fun, the one I chose a hands down "No" on was my husband's choice of Ritter and he chose his "No" for my name Blakely.
Good Luck
Compromise with him and use Malachi as a middle name and find a first name that you BOTH agree on!
I would keep searching until both of you agree on one. My husband and I went through a baby book, I highlighted names I liked, and he put a check by ones he liked, we compared, then finally after 6 months we both agreed on one. If you don't like that name, dont' use it. You will be using that name for the rest of your and baby's life! Goodluck!
Well I don't blame you, its kinda a strange name. I would let him know that he might get made fun of and if he won't change his mind no matter what then just shorten it to like MJ or something.
You can comprimise on the name. Malachi could be the middle name... or you could give reasons for why it is not a good name a good one is how will it be reacted to at school? this will shut him up or you can give the reason that if you name him Malachi Arthur Denal the child would be called the mad kid in class because of his initials. there are many "reasons" not to name a kid something you just have to think of them
Why does what he wants matter most. I'd at least rock , paper, scissor it. And if you refuse what is he going to do? When me and my husband were discussing names I'd pick the most outlandish, stupid names ever knowing he would never agree (Rizzo, Rooster, Guido for example). Then when I had him convinced I was going to name our sweet child something that was going to scar him, I'd back off and throw a reasonable name in for consideration( the one I wanted in the first place). My husband was so happy I wasn't going to get our sons butt kicked everyday for the rest of his life he gave in and went with my reasonable choice and I got my way.
Simply explain that when he can squeeze a 7 - 10 lb human out of his body he can name it whatever he wants. Until that happens, you can veto any name you want.
Have him watch Children of the Corn. I'd put my foot down on that name. I'd also say that Damien is a no-go.
Maybe suggest something similar that you can live with such as Malcolm.
Tell him that he can name the baby if he carries it around for 9 months and delivers it.
I say that you give him specific reasons why you love Malachi. Instead of just "I love that name!" a better response may be "that was the name of my grandfather/uncle/cousin I want to remember because he practically raised me." If he still refuses, each sit down and make a list of 10 names you like, then compare. Good luck!
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no, name him Mariachi or El Punto Gigante. or even Biggie (after the late great Biggie Smalls).
I totally agree...have him watch Children of the Corn and he will change his mind!!
My friend wanted to name her baby zachary, and her hubby hated it. So then she started picking really awful names, in comparison, Zachary wasn't so bad. So here husband agreed. Best of wishes.
Say "Hey, which womb is this baby growing in right now, yours or mine? Right! So until you gain the ability to squeeze out a baby through a hole the size of a quarter, I'm going to have a say in what we name our baby!"
i like it very masculine and dominant i used to date a malachi years ago aint heard that name in a long time
i sympathize with you there. first of all, when you give your baby a name, you must be very careful as this name you give will stick to him for life. It is a gift he will carry to his grave. however, personally, i don't see anything wrong with Malachi, it is a good name. there must be a reason why you don't like that name, if so, tell it to your husband, talk to him and listen also to his reason for giving your baby that name. perhaps, there is also a good reason why your husband wants that name for your baby. if your only reason for not liking Malachi is that it does not sound good in your ears and that is an ancient name, i guess, think again. Malachi was a great character in the Bible and to hold such name is not a shame. if it a custom in your place and your family to name your members with popular common names, tell it to your husband. the best part there is to LISTEN TO EACH OTHER, always remember, you are giving your child a GIFT, so choose wisely.
Is your husband jewish? I believe it is spelled Malechi or Malechai.
It is unique, but a little too traditional. You might want to look up the historical info on that name, and the meaning. Maybe telling your husband that info alone would be enough to persuade him to change his mind.
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Use Malachi as a middle name and compromise with your husband on a first name you both agree on!
- hope it goes well!
you can insist on being allowed to pick the middle name and thats what you can call your son.
try to find another name you both like or use it as a middle name
Maybe find something similar with same sound, same letter, bibilical?
Melchior
Malcolm
Matthew
Mattias
Morgan
Laird
Luke
Lucca
Lucas
Call him Malic ....like alex but with a m
I like the name, but you are the mom and you need to be as happy as your hubby is. Maybe use it as a middle name. or use it as the first name and use his mddle name
Or use his initals. for example Malachi James. call him MJ
does your husband have any idea how much teasing this boy will get? and, too, it's your baby.
http://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/... Make a list of other biblical names that you approve of and let him pick.
I would tell hubby too bad so sad. It is not up to him, it is up to both of you. You have to compromise.
use it as a middle name
Well, I feel for you. When I was carrying our second daughter, my husband wanted to name her AVALON. I just told him how much I really hated it (in a nice way) and we kept talking it out until we came up with something that we both like. By the way.in case you lose this argument.I think Malachi is a very nice name. Very masculine. Congrats on your baby boy.
just say no, but if he still insist then just change it to biblical name Malachai?.
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