I Don't Want To Use A Family Name.
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I'm a single mom-to-be and I'm trying to come up with a name for my baby boy. My parents have been gracious enough to let me (and soon the baby) stay with them until the he is older. My mom has been hinting that I should use my father's name as part of my baby's name. I don't want to hurt either of their feelings, but my dad's name is Eugene and it is just so dated. Is there any other way that I can honor my father without saddling my son with such an awkward name?
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Sunday 21st of February 2010 06:59:39 PM
Does your father have any other names that you may want to consider? How about another family member's name? There is no need to hurt anyone's feelings at all - all you need to do is tell your family that you have already decided on a name and that you would like to keep your baby's name modern and uncomplicated. I'm sure that they will not mind if you explain the reasoning behind this. My father in law was adamant that my son take his first name, but I explained with love that I wanted my son to have a unique and cool name - one that was was easy to say. He was fine with it and only had a bit of a bruised ego!
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Saturday 27th of February 2010 09:46:03 PM
i think there is nothing wrong with your decision not to adopt your father's name for your baby. the best way i guess is to tell them that your father's name is good but it isn't exactly the best idea for your baby to use such. you can tell them that having the family name is far more important than copying the first. or just tell them it's just so old for this generation, and if you wish, then try to make a modern version of your father's name.
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Monday 1st of March 2010 04:37:10 PM
I think it is just fine to use whatever name you want. You could consider your father's middle name (if it's any better) or perhaps use his same initials. I'm sure your parents will understand if you have another name in mind, just tell them often how much you appreciate them. Also, try to SHOW them your appreciation by helping them any way you can.
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