Me an the father are not married, but were together. Last night he told me he was sad that the baby wasn't going to have his last name. He said he does plan on marrying me until then the baby will carry my last name.
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If he plans on marrying you than you two shouldn't waste time and do it as soon as possible it will be better for the child to have parents that are married.
Traditionally the child's last name is the fathers last name, since (by tradition) the father is the head of the family. That is also why the wife takes the last name of her husband. It is not only a symbol of unity but is also a symbol of the husband's leadership, responsibility and masculinity as he is suppose to be the head of the household (traditionally speaking).