[ He smiles, but he already feels words expressing slight disagreement forming, and he reaches for her hands so that he might give them a squeeze. ]

They are your child too. You should be able to give them a name that reflects your own background. [ It should not be about his wishes only, as they are partners, and married, and should make these decisions together. ]

What about a name that is a reflection of both of us? [ He wants to see her honored in the name they give their child, but if she insists, he also does not intend to push. ]