A pregnant woman has been criticized by her husband for wanting to . She claims the name is part of a family tradition, but her husband labels it as "abuse". The couple found out they were expecting a boy, who would and the first grandchild on the mother's side of the family.
Initially, everyone was thrilled with the pregnancy news. Unfortunately, what should have been that is "tearing the family apart". This all started when the woman suggested using a that has been passed down to the firstborn son on her side of the family since the 1800s.
Sharing her story on , she revealed that her However, as they are now just months away from welcoming their little boy, he has changed his mind. His wife is "crushed because this is so important to my entire family". She added: "I'm well aware it's a stigmatized name today, so that's why I have agreed to using a short form.
", reports . "The is Gaylord. I get it, trust me, I know most people hate it.
That is why I've been able to discuss with my parents and grandparents that he will go by Gail in daily life so that he doesn't have to deal with bullies. They really didn't like the idea, but I wore them down and they have agreed and don't seem too offended by this." "They see the backlash over the name today as a fad that will eventually disappear, and I agree seeing how accepting each generation tends to become.
When society stops being so immature about it, he can start using the full ." She explained that she had planned for their son to .
