A man says he plans to name his newborn after his ex-girlfriend, but he reports that his wife reacts with strong disagreement. In the accounts shared across outlets, the man frames the idea as a way to acknowledge or honour his ex, while his wife’s response is described as upset and “over the top,” according to his perspective. Other reporting characterizes the couple’s disagreement as significant enough to threaten their relationship, with the man suggesting that the dispute has nearly cost him his marriage. The reasons given for the wife’s objection include that the proposal feels “strange,” and more generally that she does not support using the ex-girlfriend’s name for their child. The coverage also notes that outside opinions tend to side with the wife, indicating that the proposal is widely viewed as contentious. Across sources, the dispute centres on whether it is appropriate or acceptable for a parent to name a baby after an ex-partner, and how spouses handle consent and boundaries around such decisions.