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Naming baby after yourself

33 replies

TabithaTwitchet · 31/12/2010 14:56

Is this a big no-no?
My middle name is a family name (and a name which I also happen to love) and I would like to use it as DC2 first name.
Most people's initial reaction has been that I can't do that, as it is my name, a baby needs their own name.
I think that it is fine, but will everyone my child meets be thinking Hmm what a narcissistic mother? Bearing in mind most people outside family/close friends won't even know what my middle name is anyway?

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Highlandgirl · 31/12/2010 15:24

But your not 'using your name' it's your middle name....!

Well if you're a narcissistic mum so am i....! If DC is a DD she will have my middle name, not after me but after the person who had the original name and because it's a great name and we LOVE it.

If you love the name and it suits her, give it too her!

Komondor · 31/12/2010 15:19

It's fine

HappyAsASandboy · 31/12/2010 15:17

I don't think it is a problem - my daughter has my first name as her middle name and my son has DH's middle name as his middle name. They both have first names that are new to the family (unless you go back as v long way!).

Name her as you wish - it doesn't matter what others think Grin

sobloodystupid · 31/12/2010 15:11

My dd's middle name is my first name. It is also my mother's name. When she was born, I told Mam I was calling dd Stella Mumsname after Mum. But really it was after me. Grin

TrillianAstra · 31/12/2010 15:07

Middle name fine. First name no no no.

onimolap · 31/12/2010 15:06

Do it - I really don't see a problem with it at all. (not least as it's a family name, not just yours).

sleepwhenidie · 31/12/2010 15:04

I think using your middle name is v different from your first name, as you say, how many people would even know your middle name anyway? If you like it then use it! FWIW my dd has my first name as her middle name (DH's idea not mine!!) and it seemed a bit odd to me at first but now I really like it, it starts with same letter as her first name and sound sweet when used together-a bit like Betty boo but not!

thisisyesterday · 31/12/2010 14:58

do it!

people always used to name their babies after themselves. about time it had a come-back

anyway, it's a family name so all the more reason you should feel able to use it