A mother recently turned to the parenting forum Mumsnet after facing unexpected backlash for naming her twin boys Noel and Liam, inspired by her love for the band Oasis. “Judged for my kids’ names?!” she wrote, explaining that the Gallagher brothers had deeply influenced her life and that the names were a heartfelt tribute.

However, instead of support, she received mixed reactions. While some commenters mocked her choice—calling it “absurd” or laughing at the reference—others defended her, noting that Liam and Noel are fairly mainstream names and far from outlandish.

The mother’s frustration came through in her post, feeling that her sincere gesture had been unfairly ridiculed. One user wisely pointed out, “Names are polarizing, but it doesn’t really matter what others think.”

The story highlights how baby names—often tied to personal passions, memories, or identities—can evoke strong opinions. Ultimately, what matters most is that the name feels meaningful to the parents. For this mother, Noel and Liam represent love, music, and a lifelong connection to something that shaped her.