'My mother-in-law won't stop calling my baby by the wrong name'

A social media user sought advice online after their mother-in-law refused to stop calling their baby by the wrong name .

The parent wanted help from others as they explained the frustration they felt at the row over baby names . They explained they have even raised the issue with their daughter's grandmother - but she carried on regardless.

They said: "My MIL will not stop saying my baby’s middle name pronounced differently than what it actually is. This is just an example: Her middle name is Riya (Riuh pronounced) while my Mil will only call her Reya (Reeya)."

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The irritated parent continued: "I know it’s just a middle name, but she will all the time say 'first name' Reya come to me! I’ve spoken to her and she doesn’t listen. Idk what else to do at this point other than let it go."

As others tried to offer reasons behind why her mother-in-law keeps getting the name wrong the Redditor then felt the need to explain the situation a little further. They added: "Edit: MIL can pronounce the middle name correctly. She just doesn’t like it. She also hates the baby’s first name but only chooses to change pronunciation in the middle for some reason."

Offering their advice other users of the forum rushed to comment on the post. One said: "Some people are weird, I'd not let this get to me. I find it weird she's using both names more than the fact that she's pronouncing them wrong. Usually, at least where I am from, people only use all of your names when you are in trouble hahaha."

A second suggested that they deploy a petty solution commenting: "Let’s say her name is Norma. Grandma: hello Reya Me: say hi to grandma Nancy, say hi Nancy, did you miss grandma Nancy? Oh yes you did."

A third commented: "OP, this is something your husband needs to address with his mother. It obviously means nothing to her coming from you, so he needs to make sure it means something to her coming from him."

Another social media user noted: "You don't do something like that unless you want a reaction. If she genuinely couldn't pronounce it, that's different. But there is zero reason to continue to mispronounce a name on purpose, and doubly so a middle name, other than to get attention. What a sad woman, competing for attention with a literal baby.

"So ignore it. She wants a reaction, and ignoring it is the answer. I suspect that this isn't your only problem with your MIL? Learn to ignore her now. She wants attention, and the very best thing you can do is not give it to her."