Names can celebrate culture or honor history, but they can also spark controversy, which is exactly what this sibling is worried about with their sister’s baby name choice.

When they pointed out the potential ridicule the child could receive later in life, it ignited a firestorm of emotions.

Read on for the full story.

AITA for criticizing my sister’s choice of name for her baby?

My sister just had her first child, a girl, and she and her husband chose the name Isis, after the Egyptian goddess.

This sibling immediately had reservations about this.

I politely pointed out that the name is also the name of an infamous organization and that I thought the kid might get bullied or teased for having that name once she goes to school.

But their sister didn’t take kindly to this critique.

My sister totally blew up, accusing me of interfering in her life and saying that her daughter’s name was her own choice.

They didn’t mean to be negative and they were only trying to help.

I wasn’t trying to be rude or judgmental, but now I think that I ought to not have brought it up.

After all, it is her kid, not mine.

AITA?

While the sibling’s concern may have been valid, their delivery left the wrong impression.

Let’s see what Reddit thinks.

By the time the baby grows up, maybe the name won’t have as much of a negative connotation.

Perhaps the sibling could have chosen a better moment to share their concerns.

A commenter who currently works at a school doesn’t think the name is such a big deal.

Names do carry the potential for ridicule, but maybe it wasn’t the sibling’s place to say anything.

What began as a heartfelt suggestion ended with hurt feelings, proving that even well-meaning advice can sometimes miss the mark.

Sometimes it really is best to just keep your mouth shut.

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