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My mother's family has southern US roots and the extended family has always been close, so honoring names come pretty naturally. Most of our middle names are family names:

Arrington - Originally a ln, used as a mn in my direct maternal line for a few generations (including me), will be used as either a fn (male) or mn (female) for my first child due in September
Foster - Originally a male fn, now used as a mn for a female cousin of mine
Simmington - Originally a ln, used as a mn for a few generations
Caroll - Originally a male fn, used as a mn now

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I don't think anyone in the family would be upset if we don't go with an honoring name, but I really love the idea of this long line of connections!