In Need Of A Baby Name For A Boy

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Registered: 07-30-2004
In Need Of A Baby Name For A Boy
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Fri, 08-13-2004 - 6:23pm
My husband and I are trying to figure out a good boy name. Our first son we named Curtis Johnathan. The next one is Due Dec 27th, 2004 and we are arguing over names. Is it still alright to name a son after his father or will that cause a complex? I always thought tht you named your first boen son after the father and not the second? Anyways this will be out last child and I need something unique. Curtis we call CJ. My husband is unaware of the sex of this child and does not want to know until birth so I need to figure out a name all on my own. We are both white and live in Wisconsin if that matters. Because of family and friends already taking some of the names we like we are at a loss. We cannot use Jacob, Josh, Austin, Zach, Noah, Chris, Mike, or Curtis. My husbands name is Tony Robert and I don't really care for that name, but I am open to opinions. You can respond here or e-mail me directly at tckeiner@hotmail.com I check that mail more frequently. Thanks for al of your help!!!!
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Fri, 08-13-2004 - 6:39pm
William

Andrew

Matthew

Alexander

Charles

Calvin

Asher

Nathaniel
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Registered: 11-04-2003
Fri, 08-13-2004 - 7:00pm
I don't think it's right to name a second born boy after his father,ESPECIALLY if the first one wasn't. If the first born was a girl, I could see naming the next boy Jr. but not if the second boy has an older brother. It could very likely make the older boy think the second is more special than he is.. causing serious sibling rivalry. I don't like Jr.'s even for a firstborn son since things get confused so fast.. mail, friends calling, the general "Big, Little" response on the phone (even when said Jr. is over 40!)and the biggest reason of all (to me) credit reports get mixed up. An irresponsible Jr. can really wreck his dad's credit report.. and vice versa.. if dad's credit is lousy, Jr. will suffer the repercussions long after dad is gone.

As for suggestions for a name that goes with Curtis Johnathan, here's a few from me.

Andrew

Benjamin

Asher

Daniel

Jack

James

Nicholas

Owen

Robert

Steven/Stephen

Timothy

Theodore

William

Zachary

Good Luck!

Devin

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Registered: 07-20-2003
Fri, 08-13-2004 - 7:11pm
Here are some suggestions

Colton Robert

Cullen Robert

Cameron Tyler

Tyson Joel

Dawson Kyle

Caleb Riley

Braden Xavier

Steven Anthony


HTH,

Ali

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Registered: 03-28-2003
Sun, 08-15-2004 - 6:48am
What about Robert Anthony - that way's he is not a Jr. and I think Robby is adorable for a little boy. Other names I like with Curtis are Mitchell, Randall or Craig.

Julia

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sun, 08-15-2004 - 7:08am
How about Robert Joseph nn RJ?

I think it's fine to name a 2nd born after his dad.

Also, if you want your DH involved in the name without knowing the sex you can.

A. Ask him to give you a list of boys and girls name he likes to consider.

B. Give him a list of boys and girls names you like to discuss.

If you know it's a boy, then just say your having a harder time deciding on a boys name since you already used your favorites on your 1st born and/or are thinking of the Jr. issue.

If you need a list of combo girls name to give to DH, there are tons of them on this board that you could "borrow" :-)

I really think the dad should be involved in the naming process.

Karen

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Registered: 08-16-2004
Mon, 08-16-2004 - 1:53pm




ANTHONY.