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So I have always said that if I ever had a boy I wouldn't name him after DH because I didn't really want that. I have come up with about three names that I like but I wanted to see him before we actually named him. Now all of a sudden I feel its really important to name him after DH and make him a jr. DH says he doesn't mind either way, but for some reason I feel its important. Anyone have any advice? Do alot of people name their first son after their husband?
My first is the third so I did and I think it's neat now that my ds is the third generation! I love seeing all three of them together, the three Matt's or for us it's papa, daddy and Matthew! Go with your heart or wait until your holding him to decide!
My DS1 has my husband's name as his middle name. I suddenly felt it was very important too, but DH was against it. We did it anyway and it is perfect because he looks just like his dad. DS1 is very proud to be named after his dad (even if it's only his middle name) and DH likes it too now.
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My first DS is named after his dad too....
I like the idea of unique kids names, middle name possibly, i wonder how the other siblings would feel about that.
Personally, I wouldn't name my boys after their dad. I'd rather they have their *own* names. But whatever works for you is fine.
I didn't name either of my boys until after they were born as well. Ds2 went for 10 days without a name :P
the girls actually want to the name the baby after daddyQuote:
Originally Posted by Cinss
My son was given DH's middle name. It is a name I HATE that has been passed down for 6 generations or something, so I had no say in the matter. I think naming your child after a family member can be a nice thing, but I hate when it is an obligation. I say do what you want--especially if you can name your son after your DH and still have his name be separate, like if your DH is William but goes by Bill, have your son be Willy or Billy or something.
Thanks everyone, I guess I will just wait to see him and see what comes to me, and what feels right
Our ds2 had dh's middle name as his middle name. I was happy with that. My dh did not want to have a "jr." Also, his name does not have any possible nicknames, so much confusion would ensue, unless we called the baby Buddy, Butch, Pal, etc.