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Naming son after father

57 replies

MrsBonnie · 29/08/2018 23:03

Would you?

I love DH’s name. I also have 2/3 other names I love so probably wouldn’t do it in the end, but interested to hear your thoughts. I know of maybe 3 people who’ve done it.

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ForeverJung · 29/08/2018 23:26

No. It is stupid.

Supposing im called Emma and I announce my baby will be called Emma.
People would be struck dumb. Uncomfortable. Why is it not the same for men.

premiertav · 29/08/2018 23:25

Really common years ago, much outdated now.

ifoundthebread · 29/08/2018 23:24

My son has my partners name as a middle name.

BertrandRussell · 29/08/2018 23:16

My ds is named after his grandfather. They were Big x and Little x until fil died. Actually, dsis still Little x to some older members of the family even though he is taller than his grandad ever was. I love it- and so does ds. A proper family connection.

SuperstarDJ · 29/08/2018 23:13

No. Give your son his own identity. Plus i think it always seems a bit egotistical when a man wants to do this.

Margaurette · 29/08/2018 23:10

This is my uncle and cousin. They're still known as Big James and Little James, even though Little James is 27 and 6ft2.

It's slightly ridiculous.

ladybirdsarelovely33 · 29/08/2018 23:06

It's way too confusing. Will one be called John Senior and the other John Junior?
Mail mix ups etc
I feel it lacks imagination. Why not use DH's name as a middle name

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