Using daughters middle name as next borns middle name??

Goodness I hope you are not my sister in law. My sons first name is the same as her sons middle name. Never occurred to me in a million years this would be an issue. Didn’t even think about it. My sisters middle name is the same as my cousins first name (sister older) again never an issue.

William and Kate did it. George's middle name is Louis. It's fine. How many people know your children's middle names anyway?

A (very) close relative knowingly used my son’s middle name as their son’s first name. Obviously day to day this is not a problem as we rarely refer to middle names but whenever any conversation comes up about middle names it’s like my son’s middle name isn’t his anymore.

Had I known the relative wanted this name I’d have used a different one. I personally don’t like that the two boys (close in age) share it, and my son seems to not like that it’s shared. So I think you’re taking away your older daughter’s middle name by doing this.

the world won’t end lol and this is something I’ve murmured about once to my husband in the 8 years since it happened so I really am not influencing my son, I just notice that he doesn’t respond with any joy when granny or whoever says ooooh yes you’ve got the same name haven’t you!

I don't see anything wrong with that.
Gwens a lovely name

It is completely fine. I did this for DS, 2. I also asked this question here years ago and remain baffled and really irritated by some of the bizarre responses. Nobody cares about middle names. Nobody will remember (other than family) what your DDs middle name was. Do not put off using a name you love and is special to you, because some very odd opinions here totally over exaggerating the importance of middle names. I repeat: no-one cares (but you!!). I asked our first DS if he'd mind and he laughed and said why would be be bothered, he likes the fact they are linked in a very minor way through middle and first name.

My friend did this with her DC and it was absolutely fine, only immediate family know and remember middle names. I think it’s a nice link for the children

I think it’s fine.

How about using their surname as a second name.

This was done by a family friend. No one ever commented.

I think it’s completely fine. People don’t normally use their middle names unless they are filling out forms etc.. They are children and at home for a short time after which they have their whole adult lives living separately and having their own friendships. No one would know about their sister’s full name and no one would care. I wouldn’t bat an eyelid. It’s also a very sweet thought that in a way it’s honouring and linked to her older sister so she doesn’t feel left out as the twins will have a strong bond. This way they’ll also be linked in a way. Gwen is a lovely name!

No I would choose another first name… you’ve honoured your grandmother through your other daughter- find a new name for this baby. Is there someone on your DH side of the family that you could consider honouring?

My ex was James Richard and his db Richard... Felt a bit lacking in thought... And Richard was their df who turned out to be a proper Richard.....

I don't like honour names as first names, I think kids deserve their own first name without baggage. If it's just a repeated middle name I think that's fine, maybe a little odd but most people don't know middle names. Couldn't you use one of your partners grandparents names instead though?

Sorry just to clarify, it would be the middle name of this baby? Not the first name?

I think it's odd, like the last child wasn't worth the effort of picking a new name.

Is it common in either family to do this because that might make it better.