AITA for not agreeing to a name change for my daughter, despite her father wanting one?

A Reddit user shares her struggle with her ex-partner over naming their daughter. After a brief engagement, an unplanned pregnancy, and a long period of no contact, the user named her daughter “Elizabeth Laura Smith” without her ex’s involvement. When he returned,

he insisted on changing the first name to “Mary,” after his late mother, but the user refuses, citing her dislike for the name and the fact that her ex had been absent for so long. Now, her ex is accusing her of being petty and unfair, as he believes he should have a say in the name. Read the original story below to dive deeper into the conflict and its emotional undertones.

‘ AITA for not agreeing to a name change for my daughter, despite her father wanting one?’

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Do you think the user’s decision to stick with the name she chose is justified, or should she have considered her ex’s wishes? Is it fair for him to demand a name change after being absent for so long? Share your thoughts below!