Naming after grandfather question
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Naming after grandfather question
| Mon, 04-17-2006 - 7:39pm |
We recently found out that we are expecting our first son and the first boy on either side for that matter. We want to name him after my husband's father, Stephen Joseph. He is very important in my husband's life and we would like to honor him by naming our baby after him. Neither of us want to add a jr or II to the baby's name tho. This is not my husband's name and we do not live close to his dad and only see him about twice a year. I think it sounds fine to do this, but I've gotten some weird looks from people I work with when I tell them we are naming the baby after his grandfather. What do you all think?

I think if you are both in agreement about the name and why you have chosen it, than stick with it. I see nothing wrong with using that name, as it really is a nice name to begin with! Its great that you both want to honor him that way and I am sure he will be proud once he hears that his grandson is named after him.
Theresa
I think it's a lovely jesture. If it means so much to you, then just let the oddballs who don't understand get over it themselves.
I'm sure your father in law will be honored!
Kara
Than
I think it is very nice thing to do, and a nice name too. You don't need a Jr. or II. We are pregnant with our third and if it is a boy we will most likely name it after my dh's grandfather, Thomas Jay. We won't use Jr. or II. His grandfather goes by Tom but we will only use Thomas. Good Luck!
Jacque
#3 edd 9/23