A Reddit user has ignited a heated discussion after revealing her husband's persistent desire to name their unborn child 'Mips' or 'Mipsie'. The woman, who posted anonymously, described the name as 'terrible' and expressed concern that it would make their child a target for bullying.
In her post, she explained that her husband has been 'obsessed' with the name since before they had children and refuses to consider alternatives. She wrote: 'I think the name is basically painting a target on a kid's back and no one will take them seriously. My husband thinks it's a cute name and will start a naming trend.'
The post quickly garnered over 18,000 upvotes, with commenters overwhelmingly criticising the husband's choice. Many suggested that 'Mips' or 'Mipsie' would be more suitable for a pet than a child. One user wrote: 'If he wants to name something Mipsie, get a cat - Mips seems like such a cute animal name!' Another added: 'Oh no. That is a great name for a cat or a rabbit or a ridiculously fluffy dog. Something small and fuzzy. Not a grown-a** woman.'
In an update, the woman confirmed that she would not end her marriage over the disagreement, describing her husband as 'lovely'. She noted that Mips was the only name on their shared list that she had vetoed. Her husband later acknowledged that 'Mip/Mipsie' was a bad name, revealing it was a reference to the video game Super Mario 64. He confirmed they had agreed to choose 'something normal' for their child.
This incident follows a similar viral debate in March, when a woman was praised for rejecting her husband's proposed name 'Stuarta' for their daughter. She argued that the name, intended as a feminine version of Stuart, sounded 'more like a furniture brand than a human name'.
