Is it ok to use DS's MN for new baby FN?
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Is it ok to use DS's MN for new baby FN?
| Mon, 06-25-2007 - 7:58pm |
Hi. I am expecting no. 3 and having a hard time with a boy's name. I love my son's MN which is Gabriel. Is it okay to use one child's MN for another child's FN? Thanks in advance.
Theresa (Rebecca Clare, Leo Gabriel and #3 due 2/8/08)

I would never say to someone if it was okay or not okay to do that ... because it is a personal choice. But, that being said, I don't think I could be able to do it. However, if the name is special to you and you think it might be a great way to tie both of your sons together, then by all means, do it.
There are so many names out there...perhaps you should come up with a list and bring your favorite names to the hospital and "try" them on when you see his little face.
Isn't it a shame when we spend the same amount of time analyzing and choosing a middle name as we do for the first name, and middle names are barely heard? That's what I always think.
If you are really feeling that Gabriel is the name for your son, then I don't think it should matter that it's your other son's MN. I say, look into your options just to make sure you don't regret or feel like you've taken the "easy way out" later.
In my DH's family, his dad is Charles Robert (he's #1) and he has a younger brother (#3) whose name is Robert. It has never seemed to bother them!
Steph
I personally don't think it would be a bad idea. However, I wouldn't do this:
At the school where I teach, there are two brothers named Angel Anthony and Anthony Angel.
Katy
Proud mommy of Makayla (4-years-old)
My first name is Danielle, and I have a younger brother named Daniel. however, I go by my middle name, so it was never confusing growing up. I remember when my mom was expecting my brother that she had told me what a great big sister I was to my other siblings that they wanted to use my name again for the new baby. i felt so honored (and still do) and have a very specail connection to that brother.
So, I say go for it if you love it that much!
Nikki :0)