48 hours to decide due to a sneaky preregistration form forcing our hand. My husband chose her first name (which I really like) and is happy with either middle names. We’ve narrowed down a long list but he has an extensive living family that all keep in touch (think multiple visits per year upwards of 70 people) so if it’s a popular name in the UK then likely she already has a second cousin who she will meet in May.
Which of the two options do you prefer?
Edith Tabitha - Tabitha is a bible story I always liked (she’s a female disciple who gives to the poor) & the name I liked as a child. I am Christian.
Edith Calliope - all my mum’s family are named after character’s from the Odyssey. Also extended family have kept a classical theme. Calliope is goddess of eloquence and her myths have positive experiences for her (not her kids though.)
Finally, I didn’t take my husband’s name at marriage as it’s my name, my identity (I go by my initials as shortening), and I didn’t want to change it. However, I have no desire to pass it to the next generation so she will have my husband’s last name.
Would sticking my last name as a middle name (legally there but never used verbally) make any legal or travel processes easier? From what I’ve read, I think it doesn’t? If so, I won’t bother.
thanks for the help!