Opinions please on naming baby after poorly grandmother to be??

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Thebuttonfancier · 14/11/2013 11:56

I put a thread up here earlier in the week about girls names. Since then, we have had the devastating news that my lovely MIL has been diagnosed with secondary cancer. There is some hope but the prognosis is not great. Husband and I both love her name (Beatrice) but discounted it as it's her name. We're now considering using this name but I need opinions on whether this is a nice touch as a way for our little girl to connect with her grandma if/
when the worst happens or whether it might offend or be a constant reminder to other family members etc?

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squoosh · 14/11/2013 12:08

Ah, so she may not be elderly as such but still a lovely gesture that I'm sure lots of people will absolutely love esp. MIL herself.

Bunbaker · 14/11/2013 12:07

I think it's a lovely idea as well. I named DD after my favourite aunt because I liked the name anyway and it always reminds of my late aunt. My cousin was very touched that I named DD after her mother.

squoosh · 14/11/2013 12:07

I doubt very much whether people would be offended, it's a lovely way to honour a much loved elderly relative. The only circumstances that would make me hesitant about using a deceased relative's name would be if it was the name of a child who had died or someone who had died in tragic circumstances.

clare8allthepies · 14/11/2013 12:06

Hi, we're in a similiar situation, DP's mum is Margaret and although we are having some trouble picking a first name, I would like to use this as her middle name

RevengeWiggle · 14/11/2013 11:58

I think it's lovely to use a family name, perhaps as a middle name?

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