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Can you name a child after a family member who is living?

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mummyloveslucy · 15/04/2009 18:51

Hi, I really love my half sisters name. It's Briony. I'd love to use that name if I had another little girl.
What do you think? Is it strange, will she find it strange?
I also like the names Matilda and Tallis.
Please be honest, as I know you are.

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everGreensleeves · 15/04/2009 18:51

Yes I'm sure you can! She would be delighted IMO

Mamazon · 15/04/2009 18:52

of course you can.

but im not keen on briony

everGreensleeves · 15/04/2009 18:53

I have a cousin called Bridie who is 11, I have a real soft spot for her and if we ever had a girl it would be on my list. I wouldn't expect her to take it as anything but a compliment.

squeaver · 15/04/2009 18:56

Of course you can, I very nearly called my dd my sister's name.

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mummyloveslucy · 15/04/2009 19:07

Mamazon, why don't you like it? I'd like to know because I want to know what other people would think of it.
No one would tell you once you'd chosen the name.

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everGreensleeves · 15/04/2009 19:07

I love Briony, I think it's sweet and pretty and not too little-girly for an adult

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mummyloveslucy · 15/04/2009 19:08

squeaver- what's your sisters name?

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mummyloveslucy · 15/04/2009 19:12

Thank you everGreen.
From the moment my little sister was born I absoluitly adored her. She is such a lovely person, If I knew a horrible Briony, I might think differently.
I do have another sister, does this matter?

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BikeRunSki · 15/04/2009 19:30

Yes, I did. He was delighted!

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mummyloveslucy · 15/04/2009 19:31

What middle name would be good with it?
I was thinking Rose, grace or may.

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Mamazon · 15/04/2009 19:54

dunno. there's nowt wrong with it. just not one i'd choose.

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mummyloveslucy · 15/04/2009 19:56

What do you think of the other too. Tallis (Tally for short) and Matilda (Tilly for short) ?

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MrsTittleMouse · 15/04/2009 19:57

I wouldn't - not as a first name, anyway. My Dad's attitude is that names are to distinguish family members from each other, which makes a lot of sense to me. We don't do the Jr, Sr, III, IV thing either.

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mummyloveslucy · 15/04/2009 20:00

Oh, o.k. Fair enough.
I've mentioned names before and someone said oh no, it reminds me of .... (something horrid) and I've thought yep lucky escape.

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mychildrenarebarmy · 15/04/2009 20:01

My DS is named after my step-dad. I think if someone if that special to you it is a lovely thing to do.

ramonaquimby · 15/04/2009 20:02

you know - if you have 2 sisters I don't think such a great idea - one of them will feel left out even if they never say so.

ramonaquimby · 15/04/2009 20:03

meant to add, what about Brinley - love this name. not sure I've spelled it correctly tho

ingles2 · 15/04/2009 20:06

I love Briony.
How about Bailey or Bay? That's close..ish

lalalonglegs · 15/04/2009 20:54

Yes, you can - whole heap of Dantes in my family (including ds). But I also have a Matilda so would definitely recommend that.

gladders · 16/04/2009 16:55

i know a tallis. not sure it's a proper name really... a surname yes but not a first name?

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mummyloveslucy · 16/04/2009 16:58

Hi, yes it is a real first name. It's english and means forehead.

I'm not too sure either though as I think a lot of people would think the same.

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wahwahwah · 16/04/2009 17:04

In some cultures it is a bit as we found out when we almost gave DS his grandfathers name as a middle name. Aparently in some parts of the world you only use them if the 'original' person is dead.

funnypeculiar · 16/04/2009 17:07

I would probably keep it for a second name - esp if you have too sisters ...

Both of my kids have second names for living relatives - one of which is my sister She was utterly charmed and rather tearful at the news.

funnypeculiar · 16/04/2009 17:08

I like Tallis - bit different & strong, but eminantly spellable

SalopianGirl · 16/04/2009 20:06

My middle name is Briony
I like it because its different from the "usual" middle names of Louise,Jane,Ann etc.

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