Baby Name Help: Would this be weird?

DH and I can't decide on names we both like for the baby. We'll probably end up picking one when the baby is born like we did with DS.

Anyway, the other day DH suggested Alexander. The problem (at least I think) is that DS's name is Nathaniel Alexander. I said we can't use that bc it's DS middle name. He didn't think it was weird, while I'm on the fence leaning towrds no.

So, is it weird to name Baby #2 the middle name you gave to Baby #1?

Message edited 2/10/2007 7:23:50 PM.

Re: Baby Name Help: Would this be weird?

i personally wouldn't do it - i would want my #2 to have a completely different name... but this is a personal decision, and i think you guys should do what you feel comfortable with.

Re: Baby Name Help: Would this be weird?

if you both like the name what is the diff

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I don't think it is weird. My MIL did that when she named my DH and BIL. My DH' s middle name is the 1st name of my BIL and vice versa.

My MIL said she did this because she really loved both of those names.

Re: Baby Name Help: Would this be weird?

My sister and brother have the same middle name (which can be both for a girl or a boy).

Most people will not know the middle name of child #1.

You can use it for the first name of child #2 if you like it.

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I don't think it's that weird. I've known brothers that had their first and middle names the same just reversed. I mean really, how often does your middle name come up that it would be a big deal.

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i didnt think it was that weird, although dh thought it might be a little...its true most people probably wouldnt know the first childs middle name except for most family

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i dont think its strange you have to do what you feel is right. i know plenty of brothers and sisters whos middle name is the same so i dont find that a problem

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If you like it, go for it.

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my mom did it! my first name is my older sister's middle name. =) No biggie. If you really like the name, you should use it! Good luck!

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it depends- my grandmother named my dad James Lawrence, and my uncle Lawrence James. lol. I guess she just liked the names! I would do it- if you like the name, then go for it!

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I am giving my baby the same name as my business so who am I to say something is weird??

Honestly, I think it's fine -- kind of cute even.

Message edited 2/10/2007 10:24:38 PM.

Re: Baby Name Help: Would this be weird?

I think it's fine-

One of my best friends name is Linda Maria and her sister was named Maria Linda.
I don't think it's odd @ all-I kind of think it's cute

Re: Baby Name Help: Would this be weird?

Posted by alexlynn7

i personally wouldn't do it - i would want my #2 to have a completely different name... but this is a personal decision, and i think you guys should do what you feel comfortable with.

Re: Baby Name Help: Would this be weird?

My oldest brother was named after my father Thomas Michael and then my other brother was later named Michael Jon so I don't see anything wrong with it-in fact it never even crossed my mind until I just read this post!

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I think it's ok, if it's what you want to do.

I have a student named Edwin who has an older brother named Edwin. Now THAT's weird!

Re: Baby Name Help: Would this be weird?

Posted by alexlynn7

i personally wouldn't do it - i would want my #2 to have a completely different name... but this is a personal decision, and i think you guys should do what you feel comfortable with.

Re: Baby Name Help: Would this be weird?

We have friends that did it, I don't see anything wrong with it personally