What do you think about naming a baby after your own mother?

My husband and I are considering naming our baby after my mother. (she is still living) My husband seems to think his mother wouldn't mind, but I'm not convinced. We both love and respect my mother dearly, and like her name a lot. anyways...any thoughts? i'm curious if other people have done this.

What do you think about naming a baby after your own mother?
I think it's a wonderful way to honor your mother and I don't think anyone would be jealous. But personally, I was named after my aunt and I hate it. Everyone calls me by my first and middle name to differentiate me from my aunt. I vowed to never name my kids after a living family member
Reply:I think it's a wonderful idea and a great way to honor your parent. Now, if you think it's going to cause some 'issues' with the mother-in-law (and if that will really bother you) you could reconsider. In the end, do what YOU want, it's YOUR baby.
Reply:I would definitely name a child after my mother. I plan on using a variation of her mn as a middle name for my future daughter.
Reply:If you have a good relationship with your mother I think that would be a great honor for your mother. My Mother, grandmother and great-grandmother were all named after my great-great grandmother. Every other generation goes by their middle name.





Also did you ever think of using your mother's name as a first name and his mother's name as her middle name.





My brother's first name is my mother's father's name and his middle name is my father's father's name.
Reply:i had thought of that for my first daughter but we decided to make my mothers name her middle name so we came with





Janaye Eloise!





as her first and middle name but its very common lots of people name children after family
Reply:MY first daughter was suppose to have my mothers middle name Alexis-Octavia-SUE...but my hubby filled out the paperwork wrong and Sue never got on there...with our second daughter he wanted to have his mother's middle name in there because she had had a heartattack and that was that...so she has his mothers middle name and if this baby is a girl she will have my mom's middle name.


Personally now that we have done it once,I don't think its a good idea,because I felt horrible when my mom found out that our youngest had his mom's middle name...my mom said she didn't mind but I still mind...hell I don't even like his mom anyway so that makes it even worse,but if I had my way then our daughter would be just like our oldest and have her own name andnot be named after anyone because personally all I feel is,it brings on problems.


If you two are dead set on the name then go for it...there is nothing wrong with it especially if you both agreed on it and are comfortable with doing this...or if it will prevent a problem then don't do it at all or use both of their names in your daughters names...like the first name be you rmom's and the middle be his mom's or give her two middle names with both parents names incorporated into it.


Good Luck
Reply:whats her name?
Reply:Naming your baby after your mother is a lovely thought. If you're worried about how your mother in law would feel, you should talk to her instead of worrying about it and then depriving your child of a beatiful family name. If your mother in law would feel hurt and left out if the kid isn't named after her, maybe you could give the child her name (or middle name) as her middle name. That might make it better.





Either way, congradulations!
Reply:No. I don't know your mother.
Reply:If I were to ever name my daughter (I don't have one, but it's nice to dream, lol) I would most definitely name her after my own mother. I think that you should name your child whatever your heart desires.
Reply:Well I think its very good... no disrespect but.. your mother will be


be always remembered... as u call your daughter by the name...


even after she past away...
Reply:I think its a lovely idea and if you really like the name even better. Best of luck.
Reply:if her name is nice go ahead
Reply:I wouldn't see how this would be an issue. I mean, maybe use his mothers name as a middle name. Or a nickname of her name as a nickname. Or something that symbolizes her. If that is an issue. Otherwise, I think it's lovely. You both have a special place in your heart for your mother and paying a tribute to her like that would be very sweet. If you decide against using it as a first name, definitely consider it for a middle name. :) Good luck and Congratulations!
Reply:i would do what my mom did..my middle name is my mothers middle name. not my first....but i have heard that mother have done that before


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Reply:I think it's a great idea. Plus, if you have another daughter maybe you could name her after the other grandmother! Anyways, it doesn't matter, they are your kids, and if you like the name then go for it. It all depends on what the name is though...maybe if it's a long name like Katherine or something you could have a nick name like Kate or Katie that way you wouldn't get confused. Also, you could use her name as a middle name if you wanted. Thats what my mother did with me, however she didn't make my sister's middle name after my paternal grandmother, and she never really minded (my grandmother didn't). I did that with my children too...I have two daughters and one is named after their paternal grandmother and since I don't really like my mothers name (it's Frances...not the best middle name!) I used my sister's name instead, that way there's kind of a balance.





Anyways, I'm done writing my book now ;) I think you should go for it. Whats the worst that could happen? Good Luck %26amp; Congratulations!
Reply:Well it depends on the baby. if it is a boy or girl. plus id use it as a middle name


it sounds better.
Reply:I haven't done this myself but if you both agree that you like her name and she's a good person than this would be a great way to honor her.


But I did see Monica and Chandler name one of their adopted babies after Monica's father, Jack, on the TV series FRIENDS.
Reply:I think it's a great idea if you both like the name and are in agreement. If you're worried about your mother-in-laws feelings, use her name as the middle name. That way you honour both grandmothers.
Reply:maybe use his mothers name as a middle?
Reply:i agree w/ danie. but if it's too old fashioned you can always pick a more traditional name and use 2 middle names. this is what my sister has done with all three of her kids - she has a 2 1/2 year old son and 3 month old identical twin girls.
Reply:First, what's her name?





Secondly, consider naming her your mom's name and his mom's name as the middle name.
Reply:Many people name their children after their mothers or some other relative who is important to them. Naming your child after your mother is a wonderful way to honor your mom and give your child a constant reminder of a great role model. If you are afraid you will offend your husband's mother, use your mother's name as the first name and your mother-in-law's name as the middle name or vice versa.


Congratulations and good luck!
Reply:I am a grandma and I would be totally and completely excited and honored if one of my kids chose to name one of their kids after me.





It would be wonderful.
Reply:I think it's fine!! It's a great way to respect your mother and if you really like her name, then it's awesome!!! One thing that you could do is give the baby your mother in law's name or middle name if you don't like her first name as the baby's middle name. That way, you can honor both parents!! Good luck!!
Reply:I think it's a very nice idea to honor your mother and child in that way :)