When does it count as naming for family?
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When does it count as naming for family?
| Mon, 11-08-2004 - 3:11am |
I wondered what most people consider as naming for a family member. I ask because we used the actual family name for mns for our dd and ds but for this baby the mns would either be forms of the name, family last names, or have the same meaning to honor a family member. Do you think it makes a difference how we honor them? For example we have considered using the family name 'Noel' but I am finding that 'Nolan' sounds better w/ most first names we like. Is it still honoring the person as much if we use Nolan? I know I am probably totally over thinking this but just wondered what opinions are out there about this!
TIA!
Chessie
EDD 2-28-05

Most people I know who were named for someone were given a slightly tweaked version of the honoree's name. For example, my mn is Angela, and that is for my mom's grandfather Angelo. My sister's mn is Marie, and that is for my mom's grandmother, Mary. And my friend Kathryn was named for her grandmother Katherine.
I think it is nice not to stray too far from the original name, if possible, but some leeway is ok in my book!
Help or hinder?
Good luck finding that perfect name!
Amy~mom to Patrisha Louise, Isabella Ruth & Lilybet Rhian; ages 12, 9 & 17 mos