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use my moms name?

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Ashley971 · 30/12/2021 22:04

hi, i'm pregnant with a girl and i'm curious what others think about this. My mom passed away 2 months ago... she was my best friend and was so exited for her grand child. I have been thinking about naming my baby after her. Her name was Maureen. i don't know what other people think about this name. what do you think about it?
my due date happens to be on her birthday and i think that's so special. her birthday is May 4th so that could be special as well, to name her May. but her real name seems more special.. what do you think about it? :)

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Manifestingbaby · 30/12/2021 22:13

I'm sorry for your loss. I think it's a beautiful name and would be very meaningful.

Onlinedilema · 30/12/2021 22:14

I think that's a lovely idea.

Warmduscher · 30/12/2021 22:17

Sorry for your loss, OP.

It is quite an old fashioned name and it hasn’t really had a resurgence so maybe something similar that would be more suitable for a child? Or did your mum have a middle name?

Peppermint81 · 30/12/2021 22:18

Perfect name. Old fashioned names are in

Luredbyapomegranate · 30/12/2021 22:19

I’m so sorry for your loss

It’s an old fashioned name, so have a think if you really like it as a first name, if not it would work well to honour your mum as a middle name

user1493494961 · 30/12/2021 22:21

I'm so sorry for your loss. I would give your little girl her own first name and your Mum's name as a middle name.

PinkWaferBiscuit · 30/12/2021 22:24

Sorry for your loss.

Personally I'd give your daughter her own first name and honour your mum by using her name as a middle name.

It's a lot to live up to being named after someone else and if she doesn't grow up to like her name you might see it as a personal attack on your mother.

wizzler · 30/12/2021 23:30

So sorry you lost your mum op. I think you should use Maureen as a middle name, a lovely way to honour your mum.

Haus1234 · 30/12/2021 23:36

It’s a lovely name OP for either first or middle - May Maureen or Maya Maureen are both very nice too.

I’m so sorry for your loss Flowers

ofwarren · 30/12/2021 23:40

I think it's a lovely name. Go for it Flowers

finallychangedmyusername · 30/12/2021 23:42

Sorry for your loss. I agree that your little girl should have her own first name whilst you use Maureen in the middle to honour your mum. I think short and sweet first names that are timeless/more modern pair best with Maureen. Some suggestions:

Lucy Maureen
Zoe Maureen
Alice Maureen
Isla Maureen
Emily Maureen
Calla Maureen
Elin Maureen
Heidi Maureen
Sara Maureen
Nia Maureen
Rosa Maureen
Sophie Maureen

Youvegotafriendinme · 30/12/2021 23:53

I’m sorry for your loss.
My DM died 3 years ago and when DD was born this year I gave her my mums first name as her middle name. It was important DD had her own name but that my mum wasn’t forgotten either.

MojoJojo71 · 31/12/2021 00:03

Sorry for your loss OP.

My DD is named after my mum (Jennifer) so I think it’s a lovely idea, I’m sure she would have been delighted. A lot of old fashioned names are making a comeback but I don’t think I’ve heard of any little girls named Maureen yet.

Synchrony · 31/12/2021 08:32

I think it's a lovely idea. Not everyone loves the name Maureen but not everyone loves any name. Choose what you love and is meaningful to you.

MerryChristmasToYou · 31/12/2021 09:21

I like it and the sentient behind it.

BlueShirtGuy · 31/12/2021 09:27

I think it's really lovely.

It's such a nice thing to do and it will give you immense pleasure over the years. I was named after my paternal grandmother and I really like having a name that was so meaningful to my dad and it made me feel ...I don't know...secure maybe. Connected.

MerryChristmasToYou · 31/12/2021 10:29

sentiment not sentient

Crunchymum · 31/12/2021 13:14

Maybe her middles names could be Maureen-May

Or you could actually call her May Maureen Surname?

Crunchymum · 31/12/2021 13:18

Edited to add, I am sorry for your loss.

FWIW my mum died 15 months ago and I wish I'd given one of my DD's her name (even just as a middle name) but it is quite a nice name. No offence to Maureen of course.

TheTrinity · 31/12/2021 13:21

Very sorry for your loss. If you name your daughter Maureen, it's not impossible for her to be called May as a nickname which I think would be lovely too. I would give her a middle name as well.

Knockoneofftheshelftowin · 31/12/2021 13:24

Yes. Definitely.

ApolloandDaphne · 31/12/2021 13:24

Maureen is a form of Mary so you could use that or Maura which is also lovely?

Skeumorph · 31/12/2021 13:27

It's a lovely idea to honour your mum and I think your little girl would love to share a name with her granny.

BUT. Give it as a middle name. Let your little girl have both - her own name that is all about her, and her granny's name too.

Maureen works well as a middle name with its two syllables.

Sorry for your loss.

Maireas · 31/12/2021 13:29

It's a lovely name.
Give it as a first name, it's unusual now and a sweet tribute to your late Mum.
Who knows, you could start a trend!

GrendelsGrandma · 31/12/2021 13:31

I like the name Maureen but it's a bit marmite. Did your mum like it herself? Do you like it, beyond the association with your mum? There are lots of different ways to honour your mum, I'd only do this if you objectively like the name.