Last Name

[mummyk2b]

There's been a lot of posts on first names but what about last names? For those of you who aren't married but are in a serious relationship, are you giving your LO the fathers last name or yours? I was so sure I wanted to give my LO my OH last name until a friend of mine pointed out how inconvenient it is to have a different last name than your baby (for travelling, crossing the border etc).

What's your opinion on this?

hi kimmy

my mum was in this position when she had me and double-barrelled my surname, with her surname followed by my dad's (henley-smith). i loved it because i had both their names (they split) and even now i'm married, i have kept my mum's surname and double-barrelled it with my husband's... i want our children to know to have both our family names as they are equally from both families.

good luck with your decision!

k.x

 

[MissMummy2Be]

My LO is having His/Her dads last name as we are still together and have been thro a lot together so i feel its the right thing to do and we plan on getting marryed but even if we were not i would still prob give LO my OHs last name as he is the FOB after all and nothing will change that at all

 

[LittlePeople]

LO will be having OH's name! Its never been an issue, as its normal that children take their fathers names...I have my dad's name, so my baby will have her dad's name! I wouldn't ever consider LO having my name!

 

[Olivette]

We're still in the planning stages, but we have talked about this already, and was never a question of whose name the LO would take, it was always going to be my OHs. He felt very strongly about it, and his last name is a good strong last name, so it's all good We will eventually get married so I know one day I will share the babies name. x

 

[kimmy04]

I think I'd like to give my son his last name after hearing all these comments.. it's just so awful and no one can ever pronounce it! haha

 

[we can't wait]

Hello! I have chosen to give my little one my OH's last name. My OH and I have been together for three years, and are getting married later this year-- it makes the most sense to give the baby his last name. It also really means a lot to him... and since I know that we are definitely getting married (we've been engaged for a year) it seems a little silly to give LO my last name, and then 3 months later change it to 'our' last name. You know?
Everyone's situation is different. I'm sure when the time comes you will make the perfect decision for your baby. Good luck! x

 

[Leah_xx]

My LO has my OH's last name, We have been engaged for a few months now but we dont plan on breaking up anytime soon. I wouldnt change my LO's last name even if OH and i broke up because that is her daddy and she deserves to have his last name. People told me not to give her his last name but i told them that it wasnt up to them that i wanted to give her my OH's name.
But in the end hun the decision is up to you.

 

[BaybeeMama]

If i was still with my FOB I would still choose for our baby to have my last name. I love my last name nd i want my daughter to have the same one. Not that his last name is ugly or anything LoL.... I just prefer for her to have mine.

 

[vermeil]

just wanted to pop in and say here women keep their maiden names when they get married. Then kids get whichever name (or combo) the couple wants. Though it`s often the man`s name it`s certainly not always the case.

 

[braddys]

My LO will be after his name. Mostly because my dads side of the family bring shame upon my last name and i will not bring a child into the world to be burdened with that name . But to me , whether we get married or not he is OUR baby, not just mine.

 

[AlaskaYoung]

I was in a serious relationship, and I gave LO FOB's last name. We are now split up, and he has nothing to do with her, but refuses to let me change her last name.

My biggest mistake was giving her his name, in my opinion the LO should only have FOB's last name is you are married.