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Let’s say you have a son and a daughter. How would you name them using only names that honour loved ones. It could after your best friend, your godmother, your (step)brother etc.
You can but are not obliged to mention who they are named after.
You can but are not obliged to mention who they are named after.
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Isidor Per August (or Theodor Per Sixten)
Astrid Anna Camilla
Astrid Anna Camilla
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Nicholas Andrew or Nicholas Herbert
would be named after my mother, Nicola, and my father and husband who both have the middle name Andrew or my uncle, Herbert.
A girl's name I found a little harder because, while I wouldn't mind most honouring names in the middle spot, I don't like any of them as a first name.
In the end,
Mary Vivienne
which is a reversal of my late, paternal grandmother's name, plus Mary is both mine and my mother's middle name.
would be named after my mother, Nicola, and my father and husband who both have the middle name Andrew or my uncle, Herbert.
A girl's name I found a little harder because, while I wouldn't mind most honouring names in the middle spot, I don't like any of them as a first name.
In the end,
Mary Vivienne
which is a reversal of my late, paternal grandmother's name, plus Mary is both mine and my mother's middle name.
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We did happen to use honoring names for our son - Arrington John.
If we have another boy, he'd probably be Hartland William nn Hart (both are honoring).
For a girl, maybe Margaux Anne to honor (but we'd likely use Juliet Anne in real life).
If we have another boy, he'd probably be Hartland William nn Hart (both are honoring).
For a girl, maybe Margaux Anne to honor (but we'd likely use Juliet Anne in real life).
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Anna Elizabeth Margaret - Ann is my Aunt Barb's middle name, and Elizabeth is her daughter, my cousin Beth; Margaret was my dad and Aunt Barb's mother.
Nicholas Conrad Paul - Nicholas (Nick) is a friend from high school, and Conrad and Paul are names on my mom's side. (Conrad was her dad, and Paul is her brother)
Nicholas Conrad Paul - Nicholas (Nick) is a friend from high school, and Conrad and Paul are names on my mom's side. (Conrad was her dad, and Paul is her brother)
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Peter David Alastair
Peter - a good friend; David - the fn from which my birth ln was formed, and the husband of a good friend; Alastair - two good friends, one mine and one DH's
Beatrice Elizabeth Anne
Beatrice - my mother, and my grandmother's mn; Elizabeth - her step-grandmother's mn; Anne - my mn, and my other grandmother's mn
Peter - a good friend; David - the fn from which my birth ln was formed, and the husband of a good friend; Alastair - two good friends, one mine and one DH's
Beatrice Elizabeth Anne
Beatrice - my mother, and my grandmother's mn; Elizabeth - her step-grandmother's mn; Anne - my mn, and my other grandmother's mn
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I disagree with honouring for honouring sake but heres my hypothetical
Martin Leon Tim (Family, Family, Family)
Lotta Elise Jean (Pet, Friend, Friend)
Martin Leon Tim (Family, Family, Family)
Lotta Elise Jean (Pet, Friend, Friend)
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Adam Aleksander - older brother + late step brother
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Fiona Kristol (Fiona was my mom's favorite Disney princess and Kristol was my moms' first name; passed in 2018)
Shiloh Kelly (Shiloh is just one of my boyfriends' favorite girl names. Kelly was his moms' first name; passed in 2013)
We don't have any boy names set yet but we came up with DaleReign to pass on my boyfriends' middle name Dale (which we both hate alone)
Shiloh Kelly (Shiloh is just one of my boyfriends' favorite girl names. Kelly was his moms' first name; passed in 2013)
We don't have any boy names set yet but we came up with DaleReign to pass on my boyfriends' middle name Dale (which we both hate alone)
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Well both my girls have middle names that honour their great grandmothers. This baby will also have one. Definitely Stewart if we have a boy, not sure about a girls name though..
Boy:
Gabriel Francis Stewart - Gabriel is after my grandfather Stewart. There has been some interesting info found about him later, that Gabriel may have been his birth name and he may have had another father than to who he thought. Francis is my grandmothers father. Stewart is after my great grandmother, grandfather, father and brother who all had Stewart in their names. (Great grandmothers maiden name was Stewart)
Girl:
Simone Jacqueline - Simone is my middle name that my father picked out for me, Jacqueline is my mothers name
Boy:
Gabriel Francis Stewart - Gabriel is after my grandfather Stewart. There has been some interesting info found about him later, that Gabriel may have been his birth name and he may have had another father than to who he thought. Francis is my grandmothers father. Stewart is after my great grandmother, grandfather, father and brother who all had Stewart in their names. (Great grandmothers maiden name was Stewart)
Girl:
Simone Jacqueline - Simone is my middle name that my father picked out for me, Jacqueline is my mothers name
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So you're Rebecca Simone, huh? I like it!
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I really, really like Simone and Jacqueline, especially together.
I definitely vote for those two for middles if you have a third girl :)
I definitely vote for those two for middles if you have a third girl :)
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I don't know if i'd actually use Jacqueline. It's my mums name, but she only goes by Jackie. I don't even really know how she pronounces it! lol
I've thought about using another Jac- name to honour, but my father in law is John "Jack" and he is an ***hole and I don't want him to think in any way we'd be honouring. I also have a cousin Jackson, so it gets tricky!
I do love Simone, but also don't know if it's a bit funny passing on my own middle name.
I've thought about using another Jac- name to honour, but my father in law is John "Jack" and he is an ***hole and I don't want him to think in any way we'd be honouring. I also have a cousin Jackson, so it gets tricky!
I do love Simone, but also don't know if it's a bit funny passing on my own middle name.
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It's a family tradition on both sides to name a daughter after there my mom.
My mom is Sue, my sister is Jessica Sue, her daughter is Isabelle Sue.
Then Renae Dawn and Audrey Dawn
Christine Rose, Kathleen Rose, Elizabeth Rose, Christine Rose
My husband insisted my daughter have my middle name, I would have preferred just Mae.
Outside my family it's still super common to pass on middle names,
My mom is Sue, my sister is Jessica Sue, her daughter is Isabelle Sue.
Then Renae Dawn and Audrey Dawn
Christine Rose, Kathleen Rose, Elizabeth Rose, Christine Rose
My husband insisted my daughter have my middle name, I would have preferred just Mae.
Outside my family it's still super common to pass on middle names,
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Nah. Not funny at all. Go for it!
My paternal grandmother died before I was born. My dad loved her and wanted to name me Sarah Anne after her. My mother had no intention of naming me after a woman she had nothing in common with, but was happy enough to use Anne as my mn. And my daughter has her name (Beatrice) as her fn and Anne as her 2nd middle; 1st middle is also honouring, this time DH's stepmother's mn - Elizabeth.
I also know a Barbara Denise, mother's name Denise, and a Dawn Sandra, mother's name Sandra. And Dawn Sandra's daughter is Holly Dawn! Not my favourite combos, but I like the idea in principle.
My paternal grandmother died before I was born. My dad loved her and wanted to name me Sarah Anne after her. My mother had no intention of naming me after a woman she had nothing in common with, but was happy enough to use Anne as my mn. And my daughter has her name (Beatrice) as her fn and Anne as her 2nd middle; 1st middle is also honouring, this time DH's stepmother's mn - Elizabeth.
I also know a Barbara Denise, mother's name Denise, and a Dawn Sandra, mother's name Sandra. And Dawn Sandra's daughter is Holly Dawn! Not my favourite combos, but I like the idea in principle.
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I understand. But if you used the full name I’m sure he would know it’s your moms name and not have any ideas. Lol
Also, no it’s not too funny. My husband was a little opposed to giving one of our boys his name, but all three of our other sons were named with honoring middle names, and I really wanted one named after him. I think it’s so sweet to find a girl with her moms name, cuz it’s sort of rare!
Also, no it’s not too funny. My husband was a little opposed to giving one of our boys his name, but all three of our other sons were named with honoring middle names, and I really wanted one named after him. I think it’s so sweet to find a girl with her moms name, cuz it’s sort of rare!
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Christopher Andrew (after uncle & several other uncles/cousins) & Lori Anastasia (after 1st cousin & mother)
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Cole Jacob or Micah Jacob - Cole and Micah are after my best friend Michael. Jacob is after my great-grandfather.
Penelope Adriana “Nell” - After my grandmother and mum
Penelope Adriana “Nell” - After my grandmother and mum
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Sorry :)
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Dorothea Mae "Thea" and James Joseph
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Hmm...
Aliza Jane : Elizabeth is my mom's maiden name, so the pronunciation would be after that, the A would be after my paternal grandmother, Alice, and Jane is after my late maternal grandmother/middle name.
David Joseph : David is after my late dad and older brother, also I believe it was my late paternal grandfather's middle name. Joseph is after my late maternal grandfather.
Aliza Jane : Elizabeth is my mom's maiden name, so the pronunciation would be after that, the A would be after my paternal grandmother, Alice, and Jane is after my late maternal grandmother/middle name.
David Joseph : David is after my late dad and older brother, also I believe it was my late paternal grandfather's middle name. Joseph is after my late maternal grandfather.
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Arnold Leo Valentine & Hortense Lillian Amy
Arnold Leo Valentine: maternal grandpa's first name, dad's middle name, variant of dad's first name (Valentino)
Hortense Lillian Amy: maternal grandma's middle name, maternal great-grandma's first name, mom's first name
Arnold Leo Valentine: maternal grandpa's first name, dad's middle name, variant of dad's first name (Valentino)
Hortense Lillian Amy: maternal grandma's middle name, maternal great-grandma's first name, mom's first name
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already wanting to name a son honouring names Leo Alan.
daughter: Dorothy Susan
daughter: Dorothy Susan
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Hmmm. This could be hard.
Are we allowed to do slight variations on the names?
If not...
Peter Dean (Grandpa’s)
Gregory Leo (dad and great grandpa)
Chase Ray ( great grandmas maiden name and dad)
Ryan Mark (DH and dad)
Louise Renee Celeste (Mom and two sisters)
If so...
Peter Dean
Gregory Leo
Chasten Ray
Ryan Markus
Louisa Celeste Renee
Are we allowed to do slight variations on the names?
If not...
Peter Dean (Grandpa’s)
Gregory Leo (dad and great grandpa)
Chase Ray ( great grandmas maiden name and dad)
Ryan Mark (DH and dad)
Louise Renee Celeste (Mom and two sisters)
If so...
Peter Dean
Gregory Leo
Chasten Ray
Ryan Markus
Louisa Celeste Renee
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Alterations are fine! Changing Louise to Louisa it’s still obvious who it honours.
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Hazel Zoe These were my maternal grandmother's first and middle names, but Zoe would be after my mother, whose first name was Zoe.
Kenneth Joseph This is assuming the father is my SO, whose real first name is Kenneth. Joseph would be after my father.
I'd really have no problem using either one of these combos. I like all the names.
Kenneth Joseph This is assuming the father is my SO, whose real first name is Kenneth. Joseph would be after my father.
I'd really have no problem using either one of these combos. I like all the names.
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If I were to do that, I think I'd like to use my mum's maiden name, but I can't post that because its a rare name lmao
I'm genuinely struggling to answer this because I feel like using the names of specific loved ones ...idk ... dilutes their importance ? Like I have a million George's in my family, but I only know one, but If I were to know the other George's, I'd feel the re-use of the same first name (and surname for that matter) would soften the impact of the name "George" because you have a million other Georges to consider too
another example would be my late aunty's nickname "Froggy". I'd be upset if I had to call somebody else Froggy because it takes her memory away from the name, if you get me?
So, personally, I don't think I could
(sorry I genuinely tried to answer this question)
I'm genuinely struggling to answer this because I feel like using the names of specific loved ones ...idk ... dilutes their importance ? Like I have a million George's in my family, but I only know one, but If I were to know the other George's, I'd feel the re-use of the same first name (and surname for that matter) would soften the impact of the name "George" because you have a million other Georges to consider too
another example would be my late aunty's nickname "Froggy". I'd be upset if I had to call somebody else Froggy because it takes her memory away from the name, if you get me?
So, personally, I don't think I could
(sorry I genuinely tried to answer this question)
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Not at all! I think your post hits an very interesting viewing point. I’ve never thought of it that way.
I sometimes wonder too if I named my daughter after for example my nan would it put pressure on my daughter to live “up to the name” or will it make her feel treasured?
I sometimes wonder too if I named my daughter after for example my nan would it put pressure on my daughter to live “up to the name” or will it make her feel treasured?
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To be honest, I think it would make her feel treasured. At least, coming from someone who always wished that my middle name was that of my grandma’s, Hope. I always thought it was so pretty and dainty (like my grandma was) and wished it was mine, instead of the clunky one I have.
Also, each of my boys are named after a family member. Not just random ones, but ones that are very near and dear to us. I absolutely adore my FIL, oldest son is named after him and also my father, and he loves it. He thinks it’s the awesomest thing in the world that he shares two names with his grandpas, because they’re both pretty awesome people. Two sons are named after great grandpas and uncles that have been super influential in shaping our lives, and still are very involved. They see these two on a regular basis and still remind me how “I’m named after Uncle so-and-so and I love him!!”
Youngest son is named after DH (but goes by his middle name) and loves it. Reminds his brothers that he is sooo special because he shares a name with dad.
Okay, long novel! Sorry about that. But I do think most kids would tend to enjoy the connection with someone you loved.
Also, each of my boys are named after a family member. Not just random ones, but ones that are very near and dear to us. I absolutely adore my FIL, oldest son is named after him and also my father, and he loves it. He thinks it’s the awesomest thing in the world that he shares two names with his grandpas, because they’re both pretty awesome people. Two sons are named after great grandpas and uncles that have been super influential in shaping our lives, and still are very involved. They see these two on a regular basis and still remind me how “I’m named after Uncle so-and-so and I love him!!”
Youngest son is named after DH (but goes by his middle name) and loves it. Reminds his brothers that he is sooo special because he shares a name with dad.
Okay, long novel! Sorry about that. But I do think most kids would tend to enjoy the connection with someone you loved.
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Glad you understood xD I've never truly expressed my feelings about it before and I didn't know where to begin
That's hard to say. I suppose it won't pressure her if you told her only later on that she's named after X person. I mean, how often does a grandma's name come up on conversation? It's usually "your grandma" etc so you might be able to completely avoid it until she's ready. It would be at that point where all your past conversations about your grandmother would come back and she'd know she was named after a person you loved and respected.
I suspect most children would feel treasured only when they find out a little later on, rather than from the get go
Hope that helps?
That's hard to say. I suppose it won't pressure her if you told her only later on that she's named after X person. I mean, how often does a grandma's name come up on conversation? It's usually "your grandma" etc so you might be able to completely avoid it until she's ready. It would be at that point where all your past conversations about your grandmother would come back and she'd know she was named after a person you loved and respected.
I suspect most children would feel treasured only when they find out a little later on, rather than from the get go
Hope that helps?
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