Naming after grandfather question

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Registered: 04-13-2006
Naming after grandfather question
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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?
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Registered: 03-16-2006
Mon, 04-17-2006 - 7:56pm
dont understand why anyone would find it odd to name a child after a family member, has been done for 1000s of years. those who find something odd, are the odd ones.
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Registered: 09-28-2005
Mon, 04-17-2006 - 8:17pm

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

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Registered: 12-09-2005
Mon, 04-17-2006 - 8:18pm
I think its a wonderful idea! Your son will be so grateful when he is older to have a name with so much meaning behind it, rather than something you just liked the sound of. There is no doubt in my mind that you should go for it.

                             
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Registered: 05-29-2003
Mon, 04-17-2006 - 9:20pm
I think it's a lovely gesture. There is no reason to add a jr or II to it, seeing it is not your husband's name. Never mind others' looks -- you're doing a great thing!
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Registered: 09-23-2005
Mon, 04-17-2006 - 9:27pm

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

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Registered: 01-31-2006
Tue, 04-18-2006 - 11:30am

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
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Registered: 04-13-2006
Wed, 04-19-2006 - 7:43pm
Great name and wonderful thought. Thumbs up.