Would you rename your baby if the person who you named them after was not really involved after they were born?
For context, we had used my husband’s step father’s name for my son’s middle name when he was born because he had been involved in my husband’s upbringing. When he had found out we had given our son his name, he said we shouldn’t have done that. Ever since my son was born (Nov 2023), he has not been involved in getting to know our son. We invite him on outings and he always has an excuse. Every. Time. I just feel at times that I regret giving him that name but I’m afraid to change it now because I think the in laws would cut us off…
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It does suck that they’re not in your child’s life but they were in your husbands life and that’s why you gave your kiddo that name. Not because of the relationship they were going to have but because of the relationship your husband had. One of my kiddos middle names is from a dead grandparent of my husband. They will never have a relationship but my husband did and that’s why we chose that middle name. But in the end a name is just a name and if you and your spouse want to change it then go ahead. People judge for everything so just make sure it’s something you both truly want and stick by it!
@Alicia took the words right out of my mouth!
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I wouldnt personally rename them only because the name signifies a lot for the father. Whether or not hes there now its a part of the fathers life. Id rename if its just something I want to do not only because theyre not present. But if you both agree then go for it! No one should be able to get mad about YOUR childs name. Id just do it before they start school.