Naming baby after a passed family member..

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Yelsgirl · 11/09/2018 20:32

So I’m expecting a little girl
I have 3 year old boy and when I was pregnant with him my mum took her own life- was an awful horrible time

She was called Ann.
I’m thinking of calling my baby Annie
But will this have negative associations ?
I think it’s different naming baby after someone older who passed but my mum was just 46- everyone I mention it to says it’s lovely but I think they’re saying it to appease me ! So please be honest
My other option is
Edie Ann

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scrivette · 11/09/2018 20:47

Annie is a lovely name and I like the idea behind it. You are not calling the baby the same name and yet you are clearly honouring her by naming your daughter after her, I say go for it.

MimiSunshine · 11/09/2018 20:45

Annie is a lovely name.

However if you knew you were named after someone lost to suicide how would it make you feel?

In all honesty for me that would be more significant than the fact she was my grandmother I never knew. BUT that doesn’t mean it’s how everyone would feel.

If you’re unsure (and you clearly have doubts) then how about as a middle name where it’s more personal but not your daughters actual name?

I don’t think there is anything wrong with Edie Annie (you’ll hardly ever say them together as she grows up) if you prefer it to Ann

Meepmoop · 11/09/2018 20:45

My Dad died at 43 and my nephew has his first name and my DS has his middle name. I think it's lovely

ajcon · 11/09/2018 20:38

Annie is gorgeous ❤️

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