Can't decide on middle name

[MunchkinJess]

I am half South American my daughter is Sofia Melina . Melina is a shortened version of my grandmothers name as I wanted her to have a connection to my side of the family .

I had our little boy last week and we are calling him Gabriel ...I like Gabriel Michael . Michael after his dad but hubby wants Gabriel Frederic, Fred after his dad 😩 I'm not that keen and apparently there has always been a Frederic in his family ..

I picked both our babies names so want to meet hubby half way. ... does Gabriel Frederic sound ok ? X

Michael is better.

You should be choosing names you both like, not just agreeing on an okay one if you don't really like it. I wouldn't name the baby after either if one in your situation.

Second names dont really matter. If you got a family name first time it seems fair enough to have a name from his side now. Frederic sort of matches Melina l think so why not. All lovely names and if dh has an opportunity to name ds after hid dad and turns it down thats fine.

I prefer Frederic tbh, plus you did name your daughter after your side of the family so it's only fair he gets to pick from his this time.

I find Gabriel Michael a) a bit repetitive on the -el endings and b) too many archangels for one name.

FYI - I WANT our baby boy to have a middle name connected to my husbands side of our family .

I also chose our babies names as my husband liked and agreed with the names I suggested in the first instance as he hadn't thought of any at all lol .

I do like Frederic and I like that it's a tradition that we can uphold ..just wondering if it sounds good with Gabriel x

I think Frederic is better. Michael sounds too matchy matchy with Gabriel and less like the name of your son.

I think Gabriel Frederic sounds great. Agree that Gabriel Michael is too samey ending-wise and too archangel-ish.

Both sound fine, what about using both? Gabriel Frederic Michael? (Not sure how that works with your surname)

Use both if you like them or I'd say Michael.

Gabriel Michael is nicer, but Gabriel Frederick goes better. Although if I'm honest neither of them flow perfectly with Gabriel. If I'm honest.
I know its not on your list, but Gabriel
Alexander came to my mind
Congratulations

Frederic/k obviously - it's your son's Dad's turn to choose. Sounds better, too. Very distinguished.

Frederic. It sounds nice with Gabriel and I think that balances things out - now both sides of the family have a name connection.

I love Gabriel Frederic! Gorgeous name! Congratulations! X