Choosing a name for a new pet can be exciting, but it’s not always smooth sailing—especially when family members have opinions.
One man found himself in the middle of a family drama when his girlfriend’s sister took issue with their new puppy’s name, claiming it was too similar to hers... Continue reading here ▶
The Name That Sparked the Drama
The man and his girlfriend had agreed on the name Ali for their puppy, which they thought was adorable and fitting. However, when they shared the name with her family, her sister, Ellie, wasn’t impressed.
Ellie felt the name was too close to her own and didn’t like “sharing a name with a dog.” She even started suggesting alternative names for the couple to use instead.
The man explained on Reddit:
“My girlfriend and I decided to get a puppy. We went over a ton of names and decided on Ali. At her parents’ house, Ellie made comments about how the dog’s name is similar to hers. My girlfriend and I didn’t even think about this—we just thought the name was pretty and would fit well. But now her sister is pushing for us to change it, and my girlfriend is starting to give in.”
Sticking to His Guns
Despite the pressure, the man refused to change the dog’s name, standing firm on their decision. He explained:
“I love the name, and that’s the one I wanted the most.”
Many Reddit users sided with him, with one saying:
“You both agreed, and now her sister is dictating your dog’s name because it’s similar? Where will it end? Will she have a say in your future kids’ names too?”
Another chimed in:
“Naming your dog Ali isn’t a crime, even if it rhymes with Ellie. Dogs and humans know the difference! Stick to your choice unless you want to rename every pet based on someone’s feelings.”
However, not everyone agreed. One commenter pointed out:
“If I were at my sibling’s house and kept getting confused about whether people were calling me or the dog, I’d be annoyed too. Maybe consider something less similar?”
A Happy Ending
In a surprising twist, Ellie eventually apologized for her reaction. The man shared an update, saying they kept the name Ali but came up with a playful solution for family gatherings:
“We told her that whenever she’s around the dog, we’ll call the pup ‘Big Al’ to avoid confusion. All is well now.”
