Choosing a baby name isn't always as easy as it sounds with so many options to choose from.
While some parents opt for a name with a personal meaning behind it, other seek inspiration from their favourite books, television shows and movies.
But one dad has been shamed for taking this "too far" for naming his daughters after murder victims. Taking to Reddit, he said: "My wife and I had an agreement when we were together that I would name the girls and she would name any boys we have.
"We've had two girls and I decided to name them after two crime victims from the US. Back then, I was very fascinated with US crimes and was following a particular [case] for a while. I didn't really know what else to name my daughters.
"I thought they were both lovely names. They had French surnames like us and I think it was a cool/unique tribute to the victims."
He hid the truth from his wife for over a decade - and she erupted with rage when she eventually found out.
"My wife recently found out, probably just by chance, and confronted me about it," he added.
"I tried to deny it a little at first but then admitted it and she is not happy.
"She shouted at me 'Why would you do that?', I explained and said she thought it was 'disturbing' and 'selfish', somehow.
"I asked her why and she deflected asking what if our daughter's get bullied due to it if their peers find out."
Trying to justify his actions, he explained how the crimes took place before their daughters' birth in another country.
He reminded her how their daughters, now aged 10 and 12, have "good social lives and have never had to deal with bullying".
The dad said: "She then asked me out of the blue, do I fetishize what happened and I just left the room after that
"Since that little tiff, she's been a bit snippy around me and has probably told her parents.
"I do not fetishise this horrible case at all.
"The reason I used the names, was because of my interest in US crime cases and I couldn't really think of any other names both times.
"I didn't want to pick just some generic name, I figured this would be a way of paying tribute/respect to the victims and the names both being really lovely."
But after seeing his wife's reaction to the truth, he has been left wondering whether he made a mistake all those years ago.
He asked: "Was it the wrong choice? Did I do anything wrong? Maybe, but I cant go back in time. I didn't even remember the case until my wife confronted me about this."
In response, one user said: "This is disturbing on so many levels. I hope the wife takes the girls and runs, fast."
Another user added: "Naming your children after any murder victims that you didn't personally know and are choosing to honour is bizarre and creepy."
A third user said: "The names aren’t that weird - but his motive is insane."
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