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Reusing a name...

35 replies

Fruitcake13 · 04/11/2018 09:15

So I'm expecting DD4 in 8 weeks, DH and I are not agreeing on names but we both love one of DD3's middle name.

What would you think of somebody using a middle name of a child for the new arrival so eg
DD3 Ruby Anne Olivia
Then naming DD4 Olivia Jane May

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Veterinari · 04/11/2018 09:59

I know families that have done this. I think it slightly odd but it doesn’t seem to bother them!

tarheelbaby · 04/11/2018 09:54

Go ask the Duchess of Cambridge. She's re-used one of Prince George's middle names for Prince Louis.

A friend has used the same middle name for all 3 of her daughters 'to give them something in common', although they all have different first names. Since they don't all have the same surname and could changes surnames if they married, it has a certain logic.

I wouldn't do it but you might have good reasons you're not mentioning - like it's a family name.

What will you tell DD4 when she asks why her first name is the same as DD3's middle name?

Enidblyton1 · 04/11/2018 09:50

It’s absolutely fine!

Starlight345 · 04/11/2018 09:48

I wouldn’t . I grew up without a middle name I felt my parents didn’t care enough to even think of 2 names. So I would of felt the same if I had my sisters middle name

SallyWD · 04/11/2018 09:44

It's fine! Most people never know the middle names anyway. My friend used Henry as a first name and middle name for her 2 sons.

VodkaRevelation · 04/11/2018 09:24

Of course you can. “Poor child needs their own name”?! Poor child? Honestly, it’s a and. Hardly anyone knows my middle name. Very few people will know you’ve used your daughter’s middle name.

If you love it, use it. Your DD4 will come to no harm, neither will your DD3.

EyeDrops · 04/11/2018 09:23

I wouldn't - to me it feels like "we didn't like this name enough for (child's) first name but it'll do for you"!

I do overthink things though..!

RoseMartha · 04/11/2018 09:22

It is ok, i know other families who have done this

liquidrevolution · 04/11/2018 09:21

Why not? the Cambridges did it with Louis.

WrongKindOfFace · 04/11/2018 09:17

No, the poor child needs its own name.