India, Aug. 19 -- Naming a child can sometimes bring up unexpected disagreements between parents, especially when family traditions and personal preferences collide. On August 18, a 32-year-old man shared his dilemma on the subreddit r/InsideIndianMarriage as he and his wife prepare to welcome their first child.

The couple, married for three years, are debating over the child's surname. The man, a Gujarati, explained that his wife, a Chhattisgarhi, has requested that her surname, Chandrakar, be included as the baby's middle name, followed by his surname, Shah. "For example: Babyname Chandrakar Shah," he wrote on Reddit.

He admitted he was hesitant about the idea. "Her surname is long, and the first names we have already chosen are on th...