Middle name for Carter - 3 syllable l...

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Middle name for Carter - 3 syllable l...
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Mon, 10-30-2006 - 11:31am

Middle name for Carter - 3 syllable last name



  • Carter Christopher (after uncle)
  • Carter Dennis (after grandpa)
  • Carter James
  • Carter Thomas
  • Carter Kevin (after dad)


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Registered: 12-09-2005
Mon, 10-30-2006 - 2:49pm

Carter James sounds very nice, and that is why it is winning the poll, but I think it is much more worthwhile to use a family name. Not only will it make the family member feel proud that you are using his name, it will also make your son feel as if you put a lot of thought into choosing the name and that is has special significance.

Really, I think it comes down to who you most want to honour.

-Nikki


                             
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Registered: 10-30-2006
Mon, 10-30-2006 - 5:34pm
Thank you Nikki for your response. That is exactly what I am struggling with. I have two boys already and absolutely love their names which sound nice and honor both of their grandmothers (Noah Barrett and Brady Patrick). I'm torn between Carter James which I happen to love the best but honors no one, and honoring someone and not liking the name as much as I love my other boys names. But that's just what happens when naming 3 boys!
Meghan
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Tue, 10-31-2006 - 1:06pm

Do any of these family members have a middle name you could use instead? I wouldn't be limited by first names if a middle name might have a better flow with Carter.

FWIW, I do like the flow of Carter James best, but I like the idea of honoring a family member even more.

Good luck making a final decision!
Stephanie

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Registered: 10-07-2005
Tue, 10-31-2006 - 2:01pm

I also love the name Carter. It is the name DH and I have had picked out since we were dating. We are going to use the name Carter Benjamin if we ever have a boy. I understand how hard it is to pick a name you love when naming after family. Good luck with your choice.

Hannah

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Registered: 11-22-2004
Tue, 10-31-2006 - 3:37pm
What about a version of your name for his middle name? Tricia