Would you change your DC's name?

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Registered: 01-04-2007
Would you change your DC's name?
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Thu, 01-04-2007 - 1:35pm

Here's the situation...

My daughter and older son have middle names that are family names. Daughter's middle name is my middle name and MIL's middle name. Older son's middle name is FIL's middle name (he's deceased). When it came to naming our second son, I wanted to use my father's middle name (he's deceased). However, it's a very German name. I wanted to use the American version, DH wanted to use the German version. So, we ended up using a different name. Now, DH is saying that we could change it if I wanted to.

Would it be weird to change his name now that he is 7 months old, even if it's a middle name?

Opinions?

Thanks!

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Registered: 01-18-2006
Thu, 01-04-2007 - 1:45pm

If it was your son's first name you wanted to change, I would say no. As long as you haven't been referring to him by his middle name, I don't think it is a big deal if you change it now. He probably won't notice. :)

Hope this helps!

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Registered: 12-09-2005
Thu, 01-04-2007 - 2:09pm

No, it wouldn't be weird. I love family names, and definately think they are best as MN's.

-Nikki


                             
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Registered: 10-27-2006
Thu, 01-04-2007 - 2:33pm
Since it is a middle name I would say there would be no harm.If you and DH can come to an agreement. Erin
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Registered: 01-07-2004
Thu, 01-04-2007 - 2:58pm
hello!! i guess you could change his name-i dont think it would matter sincve it is a middle name. even if it was his first name, hes only 7 monthes-it wouldnt be too bad to switch it now too. take care!
joanne
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Registered: 09-29-2005
Thu, 01-04-2007 - 6:28pm

My youngest dd is 8 months old, and her name is already a big part of her identity. Obviously she doesn't exactly know her mn, but she does recognize her fn and nn, and many friends and family refer to her by both. And of course if you sent out birth announcements or have hospital bracelets, photos, a baby book or any other little mementos with his full name on them it'd be nice to still have that name, if you KWIM.

I think it's a great idea to possibly add your father's mn as a second mn (or even a first, putting it before the one you originally chose). That way he gets the family name you want to give him and still has the name you gave him seven months ago, if that makes sense.

Still, if you think the best solution is to completely drop his mn in favor of your father's, it's not the worst thing you could do. ;) I just think a name is a gift chosen for your child, so if you can give him the name you want without taking away the original that would be ideal.

HTH

~Kelli


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