Expectant mum asks the internet to help pick her baby’s surname

Bit of a big responsibility to leave to the internet...!

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by Emma Dodds |
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A mum has asked readers on Mumsnet to help her decide on her unborn baby's surname.

Yep, you read that right!

The mum-to-be can't work out whether her daughter should have the same name as her, or her partner, whose surname is Perfect.

You can't make it up, can you?

The unmarried couple have decided on the baby's first name, but the author of the post isn't keen on her being named Perfect.

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She's also not sure about a double-barrelled name, which would make the poor mite's surname: Mayfield Perfect.

Because, as she says, it sounds like "May Feel Perfect".

Honestly.

Of course, in true inernet-comment-forum style, commenters were completely split, with no conclusion being reached.

EllaHen took a rather blasé approach to the matter, saying: "Flip a coin. Ultimately, your say as he can't register her without you."

NotThrowAwayMyShot was familiar with the name: "An old college friend of my husband has that surname. We thought nothing of it."

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It's normally the baby's first name that expectant parents can't decide on (Credit: Getty Images) ©Getty Images

TheresABluebirdOnMyShoulder had personal experience of the situation: "I'd give her your surname. I'm led to believe that it's simple enough to change to his in the future, but not so simple to change back should you decide to do so. I was born before my parents were married and had my mum's surname. I always liked being the same as her."

Hilariously, Latetotheparty26 put things into perspective for us: "There's worse! My sister married a Looney! As in that's his surname."

icelolly99 felt a bit indignant, saying: "Your husband and his family have 'coped' with their surname then why would you not pass it on to your daughter?"

But then HeddaGarbled took things to a rather serious level, saying: "Please give her your name. I know so many women who regret giving their children their father's name rather than their own. Some split up, some still together. Think of all the future problems with travelling abroad when you don't have the same name as your children plus having to perpetually correct schools and doctors etc etc. Plus being the only one in the family with a different name.

"If you split, you won't be allowed to change her name without his permission. If you marry and change your own name, you can change her name easily. Please re-think this - it is so important and not to be thrown away so lightly."

Blimey, talk about heavy.

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