to call baby the male version of my name?

[mikado1]

DS2 on the way and we both find boys' names very difficult to come up with. We both really like the male version of my name on its own merit and absolutely not as a 'call him after me' effort but would it seem ridiculous? Think Georgia and George, Michaela and Michael.. I figure his name won't be linked permanently to mine and it's a lovely,strong name-much nicer than mine imo.

[WiIdfire]

I would still think you were naming him after yourself, even though you said you weren't. (And I think thats a weird thing to do - personal choice). Sorry.

[mikado1]

Yes, see I would think it weird too.. I had privately thought of and then discounted the name because of it and then db came home having thought of it himself. We both really like it :(

[mikado1]

Dh!!

[HuftysTrain]

Come on, spill, what's the name?

[AtomicDog]

I think it will be seen as self-centered.
I have a colleague that has named her children names that are nicknames of her own.
First child, not too many people twigged, as it's also a name in its own right nowadays. Second time though

[TedAndLola]

I feel for you. There are so few boys' names that I like that it gets a bit desperate. I think people are going to assume you named him after yourself, so it comes down to how much that bothers you.

[juneybean]

My friend is Alexandra and named her son Alexander I think it's lovely

[happygirl87]

Are you known as the male/unisex version of the name? Eg if you are a Samantha known as Sam or a Harriet known as Harry etc, it will be worse to call the baby that.

Equally baby boys called George and Charles often get called Georgie and Charlie, and are known as their full name as adults, but Georginas and Charlottes often retain the nickname into adulthood.

On the other hand, if you are eg Charlotte known as Lottie and the baby will be Charles known as Charlie (or Michaela known as Kayla and baby is Michael) etc I think that makes a big difference.

[Rosieliveson]

I think it's nice. It's no weirder to me than fiving a child your name as a middle name. The only confusion could be having the same nicknane or, in a few years, being unsure who post is for if addressed to A Smith for example.

[ItsTricky]

I don't see the problem. If you love the name, go for it.

Is it Erica and Eric?

[TheAuthoress]

My DH has the male version of his mums name. I've always thought it was a bit strange - YY to self centred and also a little unimaginative. Never asked her why though.
People go when I mention her by name as it's so similar to DHs so don't assume when he's an adult that your names won't be linked.

[Gottagetmoving]

You like it,.. do it!

Take no notice of anyone thinking it is weird or odd.
You name your baby whatever name appeals to you and your DH.
Why would you feel the need to get approval from other people?

[19lottie82]

I'm thinking of Norma and Norman Bates.....sorry!

[MagicMojito]

Go for it. Its not even unusual. There are 3 generations of "Eric" in my family. Its mostly males that do it but you could buck that trend

Go for it!

[SylvaniansAtEase]

Sorry - I'd think it was a bit odd, and definitely after you!

[GlitzAndGigglesx]

I wouldn't think it's weird but might link the two. I know of brothers with the same name but one has an extra letter at the end so the ending is different like Scott and Scotty which I just think is bonkers

[SonceyD0g]

My partner has the same name as his dad. So partner has always been called by his middle name. Now that does confuse people. His dad's dad had the same name too. So they used the shortened version for dad. It's a bit like the royle family "Dave only likes the name dave"
I think it's nice to do what you're doing tho

[The5DayChicken]

Sons are named after their fathers all the time without people thinking it's odd. but I would think this odd, despite that injustice

[TranquilityofSolitude]

I have the same name as my mum and it's been difficult at times. To differentiate I've always been called by my middle name and that is a pain as well, as sometimes I have to use my first name and sometimes I forget which one I've used on forms etc. I was glad to get married and change my surname.

[mikado1]

Thing is we are really not thinking of it as a traditional thing at all but was just hoping wouldn't be too ridiculous. Wasn't thinking self-centred as such! ! I think Charles/Charlotte slightly different as they are not so obviously alike. . Hmmm..

[FunkyPeacock]

I don't see why not as long as you aren't known by a shortened version of your name which your DS might also end up being called IYSWIM (eg if you're a Samantha known as Sam or a Nicola known as Nic)

[Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost]

It's not something I'd do but my nephew is named after his dad. So what's wrong with a child being named after their mum
Glitz that is weird I know of a Jodie often called (Jode) and a Joe. What is Jodie ever wants to known as Jo. She's entitled to it's her name, so they could end up with a son and daughter both named Joe/Jo. They haven't really thought it through in my opinion

[FunkyPeacock]

....although having said that I've always thought there was something odd about Nigel & Nigella Lawson

[mikado1]

There is a potential nickname issue too alright, although I am only known as that in immediate family. I like the name so much (and equally, am so stuck for alternatives) that I just wish mine was different!