It is your right and your partner's right to decide the name of your child. In order to do so, both of you need to be willing to agree. When it comes to choosing names for your children, you may follow the customs of your own culture. In the US, name for the child is usually decided by the two parents. If the other parent refuses to consent, then the other parent must obtain court approval. Other cultures may have their own customs when choosing names for their children.