Choosing a name for your baby can be tough, especially for first-time parents. But one mom found a unique way to tackle this challenge.
Agreeing on a name that fits both parents’ tastes can seem impossible. Letting go of personal preferences adds another layer of difficulty.
An internet sensation was born when a mother revealed how she and her partner decided to leave their baby’s name choice up to chance.
Emily McRae shared on TikTok how she and her partner Cory struggled to agree on a name for their son.
Despite Cory’s preference for “cooler,” “trendier,” and “edgier” names, Emily decided on the name Max for their son.
While Cory wasn’t completely against the name Max, he wasn’t entirely sold on it either.
During a vacation in Mexico with friends, Cory came up with an interesting way to make the final decision on their son’s name.
They decided to approach strangers passing by, ask for their name, and then call their baby by that name – no questions asked.
Max was the name given by a super cool guy they met, and the rest is history. As Emily put it, “It sounds like a story, but it’s true.”
When asked about the reaction she received on TikTok, Emily expressed that it has been enjoyable hearing how other families choose their baby’s names.
Another mom shared her naming journey on TikTok: “I wasn’t sure about Quinn until I saw a sign for ‘Mighty Quinn,’ and that settled it. Quinn’s ten years old.”
Commenters related to the struggles of picking boy names, with one suggesting, “Let fate decide!”
Emily agreed, saying, “Boys’ names are IMPOSSIBLE!”
She jokingly added, “I wouldn’t recommend asking strangers to name your child, but hey, it makes for a great story and some fun memories.”
It’s always exciting to see how videos like this gain traction and spark conversations.