The age-old adage “what’s in a name?” has gained new relevance for a couple whose choice of baby names has sparked amusement and disbelief across social media. A recent post on X (formerly Twitter) by user ‘divyaathedivaaa’ highlighted the couple’s unconventional options for their newborn son, capturing the attention of thousands.
Unconventional Name Choices
The woman shared how her cousin and his wife connected over their shared love for Korean dramas, which deepened during their binge-watching sessions and culminated in the joyful arrival of their baby. However, their choice of names appeared to clash with their Indian roots. The suggested names—“Kim Soo-Hyun Tripathi,” “Choi Seung-Hyo Tripathi,” and “Kang Tae-Moo Tripathi”—may be familiar in Korea but seemed out of place for many in India.
My cousin and his wife met while discussing Kdrama on comment section and since then they have binge-watched all the Kdramas on Netflix.
they recently had a baby and look at this 😭 pic.twitter.com/PpQd8LhLsB
— divya (@divyaathedivaaa) October 29, 2024
Reactions from Social Media
The original post quickly went viral, garnering nearly 400,000 views. Users flooded the comments, many expressing their disbelief and amusement at the names.
One user humorously remarked, “These names would work perfectly in a K-drama, but can you imagine calling out ‘Kim Soo-Hyun’ at a family gathering?” Another added, “Kudos for creativity, but are they prepared for the questions that will come with those names?”
Some comments took a more supportive stance, with one user saying, “If they love K-dramas, why not? It’s their child, after all.” However, not everyone agreed. One commenter cautioned, “Names carry weight; I hope they consider the future implications for their child.” Another suggested a more balanced approach, recommending, “Maybe they should go with something more traditional as a middle name to balance it out.”
