Being pregnant is a really exciting time, and deciding on the name you're going to give your bundle of joy is also something to look forward to. You may have a list of potential names, from more traditional ones to modern trendy names, and you may share it with those closest to you.
One woman shared that she thought it was really special when she shared that she and her sister were pregnant at the same time.
But when her sister started behaving in a "silly" way about baby names, "claiming" multiple for herself, she began to get irritated and was wondering whether it was worth bringing up to her sister.
She took to Mumsnet to vent, writing: "My sister and I are both pregnant. I'm due about a month before she is, she's having a boy, and we're waiting til birth to find out.
"Initially she told me boy's names she'd like to use so obviously I took those off my list. However, she now keeps adding to her list and we're up to about six or seven boys' names that she's considering and I'm guessing doesn't want me to use.
"She hasn't directly said it, but it's heavily implied. Such as randomly testing 'oh btw we also like Jack', for example, I'll say 'oh yeah we also like that one' and she'll reply 'well we’re not sure if we're going to use it yet'.
"As we're not sure what we're having, we're thinking about naming our baby after my mum if we have a girl. Sister also isn't keen as 'is that fair, then yours will be the favourite'.
"I feel this is getting a bit silly", the woman mused, saying that her sister just "needs to accept what we call our baby, even if it's on her 'possibles' list."
In the comments, people were fuming at the woman's sister for being so petty, with one writing: "Name your baby what you want. Your sister sounds about 12 years old."
Someone else said: "Do you have a list too? I'd get a sort list of two or three names and meet up with her and tell her. She can't 'keep' every name on the off chance she'll use it.
"And if one name on your list is your mum's name that's your choice! You at least have the advantage of having your baby first. She sounds like she continuing any sibling rivalry."
Another fumed: "Your sister is being ridiculous. Of course she can't claim all the names on her list. I don't know much good would come from discussing it though. Just name your baby what you want and let her be stroppy if she wants."
What would you do in this situation? Let us know in the comments.
