Naming our son after DH

[amber1533]

So before we ever TTC we talked about baby names lol. Hubby has always said if we have a boy he wants him to be named after him. Since my husband was named after his father. So I agreed. We had our boys name decided and when we got pregnant decided on a girls name, but since are having a boy his name will be James Christopher. Everyone I've told has given me a hard time for naming my son after my husband anyone else have a similar situation?

So far I just reply with well thats what we decided, but everyone thinks they deserve a say in the naming.

 

[lucy_x]

well my poor oh has had a very hard time being named after his father, so much so hes changed his name,

I wont go into details, but once he got to 18, and wanted his own identity (bank, credit card etc etc) it got very difficult!... same with trying to book a docs/dentist/hosp appt etc etc

Its personal opinion, Its a lovely gesture, but for my oh it is (was!) hard!

 

[Adela Quested]

I'm having a boy but we won't be naming him after his dad - it's something that's really not done in my culture, and personally I don't like it - but if we knew each other in real life and you told me that you were going to name your son after his father, I'd say what a lovely name, and congratulations!

In other words - I'm telling you my personal opinion here because you asked, but if you were not asking but just telling me what you were going to name your son, I would keep my feelings to myself and respect your right to choose your son's name without having to hear my 2c worth! I think the people who give you grief about it are just being rude.

And by the way I honestly think James Christopher is a lovely name, so I would be telling you that sincerely

 

[xsophiexleax]

James Christopher is a lovely name I've just never been sure about father and son having the same name, might get annoying when they're together and someone says 'James' and they both turn round like 'what?' but it is a lovely name and if it means that much to your DH then go for it

 

[pandv]

James Christopher is a lovely name I've just never been sure about father and son having the same name, might get annoying when they're together and someone says 'James' and they both turn round like 'what?' but it is a lovely name and if it means that much to your DH then go for it

I agree that James Christopher is a lovely name. We are talking about boys here though and the more likely response is someone says 'James' and you get two people ignoring you! I always joked I wouldn't name our DS after DH as it's bad enough when one person ignores you never mind two.

In all seriousness though ignore what others think if you and your OH are happy with this name then that is all that matters

 

[x Nicki x]

I love the names James Christopher.

My brother was named after my dad, sometimes it would be a bit of a problem when someone would ask for them on the phone we would just say "Father or Son?" (Obviously when he was a lot older lol)

If you like it then I think go for it x

 

[sar]

My hubby is James too, and at the moment the baby is called LJ - Little Jimmy, even though we are team yellow!

Don't think there's anything wrong with them having the same name, although if we do it the baby would be Jimmy otherwise it would get confusing!

 

[vaniilla]

I don't think its bad, at my dad's work the receptionist follows a tradition where all of his sons are named after him and they have like 4/5 boys so its confusing sometimes when he talks about them, everyone is entitled to call their kids what they like my oh is called james and our son will have it as a middle name (as you can see in my ticker lol)

 

[OgRe_BaBiEs]

I have a friend who married a 4th generation James and he has always been called Jay, he says his dad is James. You could also use JC as a nick name as to not get father and son confused but your hubby will have more incite in to whether or not having the same name as your dad is confusing.

I say go with it, it's a strong classic name and obviously holds family meaning for your DH! Good luck and congrats xx

 

[RubyRainbows]

I think James Christopher sounds really nice!

Honestly, i am not in favor of naming baby boy's the exact same name as their father's -- but there are alot of dad's who really want that & it's a fairly popular tradition! I'm surprised people are giving you such a hard time!

My grandfather, dad, and brother all have the same name & it was always causing confusion with phone calls, mail, appnts, paperwork, etc...

Just tell people it's a name you both love & means alot to you & your OH.

Plus there are alot of nn's you can use so baby & dad aren't called the same thing: Jim, Jimmy, Jamie, JC -- Jamie is my favorite!

 

[Mindy_mini]

If you're asking me if I would do it, then No I wouldnt.

If you told me you were going to use those names, I'd say they are nice names but perhaps choose a different middle name so that they could be more easily identified on paper so to speak.

 

[wannabubba#4]

I think its a lovely name, although I must admit I dont normally go in for the 'junior/ senior ' thing . With James though, depending on what your DH is called, baby could be slightly dfferent but still have same name -i.e. Jamie, Jimmy if dad is the full James -or J.C even???

xx

 

[amber1533]

LOL I am sorry I forgot to add that my DH is called Chris. No one calls him James. He says he wants to call our son 'Chris' too but I put my foot down. I will be calling him James.

Its mostly my family giving me a hard time saying that it will be too confusing and how they don't like my husbands name, but I like it and we already agreed on it. Plus the only thing will be formal calls or letters but I don't even have to worry about that for a good bit!

Thank you all for your input =)

 

[aliss]

LO's first name is OH's middle name. I think it is a very special thing for a father and son to share

 

[MoonMuffin]

Not exactly the same but my DS's first name is the same as my dad's. I love the name we choose and thats all that matters. If you love the name then who cares what anyone else thinks! (and I do think its a great name), you can always call him Jamie or Chris or something to avoid confusion between him and your OH.

 

[sammiwry]

I personally like following family naming traditions, for example if we have a daughter she will be middle named Ann as it is on both sides of the families female side or James for a son. I think to name a son directly after OH I'd want a name that could be shortened a couple of ways to avoid confusion as to who people are speaking about.

 

[Mrs-C]

I like tradition with male names in the family. I wouldn't use DH's full name again. BUT his dad chose to give DH his name as a middle name. I like that, so we are doing it too (if we *ever* have a boy, he will have DH's name as a middle name). I want to continue what was started.

I also adored my grandfather. He's been gone now for longer than he was in my life, but he meant a lot to all of us. DH never got to meet him. DH suggested the name Spencer when looking through a baby name book. That was my grandfather's middle name, and it is a perfect way to honor him. It will be first name for a DS. I have a cousin who was the next boy born after my GF passed away and his middle name is my GF first name.

In both our families, names are continued. I like it that way.

Oh, and my mum has both her mum's names as middle names. My GM and her mum had exactly the same name. I won't be continuing it - as these days those names should not be put on a child!

 

[secretbaby]

My DH was the same - he was named after his dad (who has never been in his life since he was 1 and is a nightmare) so I didn't want our DS named after his dad IYSWIM - so we used DH name as a middle name. Also thought it would be confusing two same names in one house! plus people may call the son junior which is not my thing. I am glad I got my way!!! but am sure others don't have the same biological grand father issues.

 

[HarmonysMum]

I think it's a nice name, and also you are lovely to agree to that!
If you're worried about confusion, you could implement a nickname for your son.
I knew a Jonathan Christopher when I was younger who always used to go by the name Jace, which stemmed from JC. I didn't even realise Jace wasn't his actual name for years!

 

[mommy2baby2]

I think doing a tradition like that is very nice especially if the husband has a nice name.

Are you naming the baby after your husband's full name? Or just giving him one of your husband's names?

I think being James Christopher Jr is a nice thing. (assuming that's your husband's full name, otherwise he wouldn't be a Jr)

My first boyfriend was a 3rd generation and was so proud and couldn't wait to have a son to do have a 4th generation.

https://www.namecandy.com/name-lady/2009/03/23/naming-baby-after-dad-classic-or-showy