'I'm embarrassed by my kid's name - I want to change it but they're seven, is it too late?'

A tormented parent has shared their heartbreak over the name they gave their child at birth .

The distraught social media user has turned to others for help after admitting they wish they could change their now seven-year-old child's name to something less unique. They explained: "It pains me to write this, but I'm embarrassed about my kid's name . The problem is that they are now 7 years old. I'm so torn on what to do.

"Without giving it much thought we chose a *somewhat known (b/c of a public figure/celebrity) but very rare name. It turns out it's from a specific culture/region that we have zero relation to. When we meet people from this culture/region, they take interest in the name and ask if we have a background related to it - we do not.'

The distraught Reddit user explained further as they continued: "We are just a typical American family and this is not an American or Christian name. When people ask me about the name I get very embarrassed about what we did. I'm even still embarrassed to shout it out loudly in public.

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"I really don't know what to do. The last thing I want to do is traumatize my kid. But I'm also worried this name will not serve them well in life and they will have to deal with the same questions we get. 'Where did you get your name from? Is your family from X region? You don't look like someone that would have that name.'"

The social media user then sought advice from their peers as they concluded their post adding: "It kind of feels like we could be accused of appropriation if that makes sense. Yes I felt squeamish about the name from the start, but we suppressed it and now that I feel ready to deal with it I'm worried it's way too late.

"Other relevant facts, my kid isn't aware of any of this, and also unfortunately their middle name is not one we'd like for a first name. I'm hoping folks here can offer me some advice and perspective on what to do. Thank you. (For privacy reasons I'm not going to share the name b/c I'm worried people that know us will read this and the name is very unique)."

One intrigued Redditor asked: "Could you share the name’s language of origin so we have a sense? That said, at 7 years old, I think your child owns the name at this point. It’s not that unusual these days for 'typical Americans' to have unusual names. This guilt sounds very hard and I think you could talk to a therapist about it."

A second said: "It’s no help you won’t share the name. But the kid is seven. Ask them how they feel about their name. If they don’t mind it then keep it. If they’re just as embarrassed as you are with their name then allow them to change it."

A third mused: "At 7 years old, it’s your child’s decision now. They are way to old for you to tell them you are changing their name. I suppose you could broach the subject with them, but if they say no that’s all you can really do. Maybe think of a nickname for his first or middle name and suggest that to your child"