General consensus

[Midgely23]

So my friend used her DS1 middle name as DS2 first name. No1 batted an eyelid as it was a family name of a very treasured man who passed very tragically

what’s your thoughts? Have you done this?

I don’t see a problem with it, it’s nice that they have a link to each other, and the past.

Also interested to know thoughts on this, I’ve considered it myself and just can’t decide! I don’t think there’s anything awfully wrong with it though, especially as middle names are used so rarely!

I think it’s a little odd.

But I don’t like naming after family/friends anyway.

I wouldn't do it (and I wouldn't want to use a deceased family member's name as a first name) but it's not so crazy. Even the royal family did it - George has Louis as a middle name I think.

Not a big deal and not worth posting your friend's business online - it's pretty recognisable.

It was ok for the Prince and Princess of Wales.

I think it’s a bit odd really.

I find it a bit odd, I’d rather give my children completely individual names, but there’s nothing wrong with it

On having the middle name of a sibling I don’t see an issue. People rarely use middle names. On naming after a relative I’m less keen but wouldn’t judge.

I generally have no problem forming an opinion about names but in this case I cannot imagine having any position at all, especially given the context.

The then Cambridges did it but it was one of their DC1's several middle names.
Prince Philip & the then Queen gave named their DC4 using one of their DC3's many middle names.

I think if it was something like Noah David Smith and David George Smith it might look a bit unimaginative.

I wouldn't bat an eye or care at all. A non-issue.

If I knew someone personally had done it it would be so blah that it would barely register. Odd or strange is calling your child Bean, not whatever this is.

Exact same situation with my other half and his brother

Posted too soon. No one cares and most people don't notice as adults

I share a name with a sibling (one has it as a mn and the other as a fn.).
Nobody ever knew or cared. I don't get the angst about middle names on MN as whoever introduces themselves by saying their first and middle names?

So her first son is Max James and second son is James Paul? Names are obviously examples.

No issues from me at all.

@Crunchymum yes that is exactly it