Saturday, August 1, 2020

Woman's Sister-In-Law Names Her Baby "Alibi"


This woman asked the people of Reddit whether she was in the wrong for telling her sister-in-law that the decision to name her baby, "Alibi" was literally the worst call ever. The collective opinion states that she was not in the wrong at all. Seems fair enough. Just cause the name is weird and rare does not mean that it's a good name. Kid could have a tough road ahead with a name like that. 

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Text - r/AmltheAsshole + Join u/Ghostthemost28 • 3d AITA for telling my SIL her baby's chosen name is literally the worst name l've ever heard? Not the A-hole TLDR- they're naming their baby girl "Alibi" Ok so looking for outside judgment because I do feel bad about upsetting her still. Last weekend I joined a family zoom call where my brother and SIIL wanted to announce their new baby's name after spending nearly a month brainstorming. My parents and other siblings were also there along with th

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Text - Anyways, they excitedly announced that my baby niece will be named "Alibi" and pronounced exactly like you would the real word. Everyone's kind of in shock while they explained the process. Apparently my SIL was reading a book and randomly closed her eyes and pointed at a word on the page, hoping to find a possible name. That word was "alibi." She said she forgot about it until she kept seeing/hearing that word pop up days after in different ways, in newspapers, on tv, on posters and on r

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Text - SIL got really defensive and said that I don't have to like it, it's not my baby. I said yes of course but Alibi is still objectively a terrible name for a human child. My siblings at this point all agree but my SIL starts yelling and my parents calm us all down and tells us Alibi is a beautiful name for a baby. Long story short, my brother and parents want me to give a long apology to SIL including a statement along the lines of "I've changed my mind and think Alibi is actually a great n

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Text - judymcjudgerson • 3d • Partassipant [2] She kept seeing it and hearing it, was she watching crime shows? Because that's the only way she would keep hearing it! Alibi is a terrible name for a child. You've apologised for hurting her feelings, that's all you can do. NTA Reply 10.5k ...

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Text - Wunderbabs • 3d • Asshole Aficionado [19] NTA. Just because it's a random, pretty word does not mean it's going to be a good name. You've apologized for the tone, which is good- but I wouldn't budge on the reality being her kid is going to be made fun of relentlessly for it. Edit: For example, as a teenager this kid will hear, "that Ali will sleep with anyone. You know why? Alibi." As soon as kids find out what the word is, they'll be like, "here's my Alibi! It wasn't me who didn't clear

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Text - confused_turnip • 3d • Asshole Enthusiast [6] NTA, parents who give their children stupid names are assholes. Naming a child isn't just a parent's right but a responsibility. Anyone who doesn't take that responsibility seriously with names like Alibi, Khaleesi, McKenzee, Paisleigh, etc., is clearly not thinking in their child's best interests. Reply 3.4k ...

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Text - Farraterra • 3d NTA I would say YTA for most generic "bad names" but Alibi is actually pretty ridiculous. It's not even a word with some nebulous meaning that you can twist into something palatable. It's solidly tied with criminal acts/unsavory behavior in basically every context of the word. Also lol at your SIL seeing the word in newspapers. Yes, newspapers do tend to feature a lot of crime stories. Reply 1 1.2k ...

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Text - unsurehowtoreddit • 3d • Partassipant [4] NTA. It sounds like you had a sincere reaction and are genuinely concerned for the child. As for the long apology, I think it makes sense for you to apologize for offending, but lying and saying you think the name is good is taking it too far. Reply 537 ...

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Text - Dangerfyeld • 3d • Asshole Aficionado [19] NTA. I'm sorry but this is ridiculous. They're naming their daughter after something you need when you're accused of a crime. What are her middle names? Plausible Deniability? Unique isn't always good. A glass hammer is unique. They're doing this to feel special and their child will bear the brunt of their selfishness their whole life. Reply 257 ...

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Text - marktwainbrain • 3d NTA. Your parents are huge assholes. They want to condemn their granddaughter to a life of mockery because they don't want to offend their idiot DIL? Alibi is a really terrible name. It's so bad that if I met someone named Alibi, I would immediately and without hesitation or doubt judge their parents to be absolute morons and I would feel so sorry for that person.

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Text - NTA- I don't know how popular the movie 'Bring It On' will be in a few years, but right now I guarantee a kid with that name would be enduring constant taunts of 'U-G-L-Y-' ect. She said she forgot about it until she kept seeing/ hearing that word pop up days after in different ways, in newspapers, on tv, on posters and on radio, etc. Again, this is NOT a good sign- I'm willing to bet those articles and reports probably all said something like: "The teacher is accused of being a serial p3

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Text - Chimpbot • 3d NTA (although your delivery of the message was a little...rough). More people need to be reminded that their "unique" and "exotic" names are being attached to living humans that have to live with their names for their entire lives (or until they're old enough to get them changed on their own). Little Alibi is going to have to endure elementary, middle, and high school with that name. Alibi is going to have to apply for jobs and universities with that name. They're going to h

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Text - Economy_Accident • 3d NTA I met a kid named Ransom. The parents said his name was inspired by Jesus because Jesus paid the ransom for our sins.... I felt bad for that kid. Reply 59 ...

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Text - PhoeboBebo• 3d Nta. Do they know what an alibi is?? Their child's name is going to be used in every criminal trial by police, prosecutors, defence, judges, journalists and people discussing the latest news worthy atrocity. Why would you want to use a word heavily associated with people accused of crimes as a name for a baby..... Reply 73 ...

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Text - Strawberry_sugar_ • 3d NTA imagine alibi on a CV for a job... Reply 31 ...

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Text - lanuevachicaobond007 • 3d NTA. How about: Fugative BOLO - be on the lookout Supeona Warrant Bail Weapon There have to be more. Reply 36 ...

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Text - Faye-fayeP • 2d NTA apologizing for the tone and for making her upset is good, but they're trying to force you to change your opinion or lie? That's not okay Reply 3 ...

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Text - left4alive • 2d NTA. People need to stop trying so hard to have unique kids. They're just going to turn out like every other Brad or Kayla out there. Reply ...

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Text - LadyAppleman • 2d NTA. Does your SIL have absolutely ANY clue how many jokes will be used with her name? They'll grab her and say, "oh, I have an Alibi." You're my Alibi." Let your SIL go to a random event or join a mom's online club and tell everyone that her own name is Alibi and see how they react. That way she can know exactly how her daughter will feel. Reply 3 ...

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Text - bingal33dingal33 • 2d NTA. Putting the name's weirdness aside, it's impractical. She won't be taken seriously on applications, paperwork, identification, or even law enforcement because of the actual definition of the word 'alibi'. This name will be a hassle and embarrassment for the actual person who will have to live with it. Reply 3 ...

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Text - not_so_littlemermaid • 3d NTA you should send her a link to everyone's examples of how they're gunna get teased. Also no nicknames? You know that kid is gonna want to be called Ali ASAP - you don't really get to control if your kid gets nicknamed... Reply ...

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Text - OkAyNd • 3d NTA Whoever saying it's not a bad name should re- evaluate themselves. You're not wrong. It is the worst name like " Alibi?!p come on now. They can do better then that. Name to someone is like their identity and for sure the kid will grown up hating that name. Alibi is not mysterious or exotic like what! Reply ...

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Text - thecourageofstars • 3d NTA. You apologized for the blunt reaction, but you're right in knowing that this person will be bullied their entire life and will hate their parents for it. She'll eventually change it herself and when she says "can you believe that my parents named me Alibi?" people will think they're completely insane. That's not a name, it's a legal term, so it doesn't even have a unique meaning to try and justify it. I'd never call a child "witness" or "defendant". Reply ...

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Text - DogsWatchr • 3d • Partassipant [3] NTA for refusing to lie by saying you like the name and you apologised for putting your foot in your mouth during the zoom call. Suggest you switch it up and offer a "I will always be sorry for blurting out my concerns during the zoom call in such a rude way. I do have concerns about her name but, it doesn't matter, she is your child and as such I know she will be wonderful." Something along those lines. I wish you luck! Reply ...

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