A woman is urging her brother to rethink the name he's planning on giving his newborn son, as she believes the 'meat-themed' moniker will set the boy up for a 'lifetime of bullying'10:36, 20 May 2026Choosing a name for your baby is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make. It might not seem like a big deal, but picking the perfect baby name comes with a lot of pressure. So, parents should take time to really make sure they're making the right decision before jumping in the deep end and signing the birth certificate.‌Having said this, mums and dads shouldn't be judged for the name they choose for their child, for the most part. After all, it's a personal decision that often comes down to individual taste.‌However, some parents may cross the line from coming up with a unique name for their baby to giving them a moniker so bizarre it could actually make their child's life harder. That's the situation one woman on social media has claimed her brother is currently in.‌She explained that her 29-year-old sibling and his 27-year-old wife are expecting their first child together, and he is now dead-set on giving their son a very strange name that could set the little boy up for a "lifetime of bullying".In a post on Reddit, the woman said her brother wants to name his son Brisket, after inspiration struck when he was "smoking meat in his backyard". The rest of the family are confused by his decision, but he's sticking to his guns - and gets upset whenever anyone tries to challenge him.‌The woman, from the US, wrote: "He told everyone at Sunday dinner that if it's a boy, they want to name him Brisket. Yes, like the BBQ dish."At first, we all thought he was joking. But nope. He doubled down. Said it's 'strong, masculine, and unforgettable'. My sister-in-law looked kind of uncomfortable but didn't say much. My mum nearly choked on her iced tea."The woman tried to tell her brother that Brisket could be a cute nickname but wouldn't work as a real name, but he got "defensive" and accused her of trying to "crush his creativity".‌She added: "I tried to gently suggest maybe 'Brisket' could be a cute nickname or at least a middle name, but he got defensive. He went on this rant about 'society's obsession with boring names' and how he wants his son to 'stand out'."I finally said, 'Listen, you're setting your kid up for a lifetime of bullying. No teacher is going to call attendance with a straight face when they get to Brisket'. He blew up at me, said I was being negative and trying to 'crush his creativity'."Now my brother isn’t talking to me. My mum says I should’ve just smiled and let it go since it's not my baby. My dad, on the other hand, muttered something about 'poor little Brisket' and hasn't stopped shaking his head."‌Commenters on the woman's post were equally baffled by the unusual name. Many said the child would likely change his name when he got older, assuming his mum didn't step in to veto it before it made it onto the birth certificate.One person said: "It's not your kid, but it is your nephew, and you are 100% right! That poor kid is in for a rough life. Ask [your brother] if a lifetime of bullying is worth it just so he can be creative."Another added: "His kid is going to change his name the minute he reaches the age to do it, and he'll hate his dad for being responsible for a lifetime of ridicule. Or the kid's mother will change it when she leaves his father's stupid a**."‌What are the laws on baby names in the UK?If you're planning to give your child a unique name, you should make sure it complies with UK law on names. The UK has no comprehensive list of banned names, but there are some restrictions you should bear in mind.You cannot give your child:Offensive or obscene namesNames with numbers of symbols, such as James2 or @VictoriaNames that are misleading, such as title-based names like Queen or LordNames that are impossible to pronounceArticle continues belowAccording to the UK Deed Poll Office, names that are racist or considered to be harmful to the child could be illegal and banned in some parts of the UK.