What do you think of naming a boy the 2nd or 3rd after their father?

Yes! That is true. . .You the father is a Sr., the parents have the choice of using Jr or the 2nd. . .However, I have seen people use the 2nd for uncles. . .My husband is the 3rd and we plan on naming our son the 4th so, I don't mind it. . .

What do you think of naming a boy the 2nd or 3rd after their father?
My son is named after his father, who was named after his father.





My husband's father, Raymond Sr, passed away before my husband, Raymond Jr, was born. His mom gave him the name in his memory. My husband also wanted to honor his deceased father and himself, so my son is Raymond III, or Trey for short.





I think Trey is adorable. Raymond Sr. was always called Raymond and my husband is Ray. It all worked nicely.
Reply:It's kind of meh. It can be confusing when people call the house etc. I know a person is more than their name, but it kind of takes away the sense of a separate identity from your son. Also, it makes for a mouthful, imagine having to go through roll call etc. with "the third" at the end of your name. My uncle had the same name as my grandpa, but they didn't call him "the second" they just called him by his first and middle name, so if you're set on keeping your husband's name going, maybe that's something to consider.
Reply:I think it's a nice thing to be able to pass on a good name to a child. My husband didn't want to with our first son, because he was a 'junior' to an abusive dad and didn't want the name to be carried forward. (He did end up giving his middle name to our second son for a middle name.) It would probably be easiest if you had a nickname for the child - like if Dad is Dan, then the child is Danny.
Reply:I wouldn't. The era has gone now. Give your son originality!





If you really want to honour the father then use it as a middle name.





eg. If you wanted to name your son after a William John then you could name him (first name) William John (last name) or just William as the middle. Get it?





Just my opinion anyway, of course the decision is ultimately yours and your husband's.





Emma


xxx
Reply:I can not stand when people name the boys after the father- so i would say no.


Ask the dad his opinion, and make sure you and daddy are going to last forever, that'd suck to split up and still be calling out your ex's name..=]
Reply:If you are naming the son after the father it is junior. If you are naming him after the uncle and grandfather who also have the same name, then it would be the 2nd or the 3rd.
Reply:I think you should give them their own first name, but then they can have the father's name as their middle name so that the name is still passed on to him.





like this-


father: john smith (middle name jacob)


son: fred smith (middle name john, ie 'fred john smith')
Reply:I think children should have there own name not named after a parent the middle name of a parent would be ok but this is a person all by themselves therefore they would like there own name,besides i really don't think they like to be called Jr or whatever.
Reply:Honestly, though I respect the sentiment of naming a child after their father, i have always thought that this practice was kind of sad. The individuality of the child is cut in half from birth....Not judging....just sayin.....
Reply:Where is the originality?Not after a parent.No.why not use the parents name as a middle name?And give your child their own names.Sorry but I can not stand when parents do that to their kids.
Reply:Personally, I think a child should have its own name. It's OK to name it after a relative, as a tribute of sort, but not after a parent. Then it's just pretentious.
Reply:Only if their father's name is 2nd or 3rd. Let's say the father's name is John the 2nd. Then you could name the boy 2nd the 2nd which would be really cool.
Reply:i think if i was like, sandra the third or something i would be pretty bored and ashamed of my name, dont do it





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Reply:My brother Bobby is the third child, and is named after my Dad. I'm eldest, and named for my grandfather. My other brother? His name was picked out of a hat! :) It's fine, just fine......
Reply:i, personally, would hate it because it has no individuality. Maybe you can name them a similar name


eg: mark-marcus


to easy


hope this helps
Reply:Its a great way to start or keep a family tradition. What else do you have for life and to give on forever but your name? I think its a great idea. Keep memories alive!





Xo Jenna
Reply:Nothing bad. It shows either how much a person (the father) loves himself or lack of imagination.



Reply:My husband was the third son and they named him after his father. I think that my mother in law got tired of the badgering after the third boy and just gave in....
Reply:I wouldn't do it. It just sounds weird and old fashioned. Besides I wouldn't like to be called the 2nd.
Reply:i think it sounds like you can not come up with a name suitable for your own child
Reply:I think it's a great idea. it shows a strong family line and people have more faith in the person when he's a third or up.
Reply:I think it's fine. My boyfriend, Harry was the last son and they named him after his father.
Reply:I think it's fine! I think its cute when people name their kids after their parents(:
Reply:I hate it. The kid deserves to have his own identity.
Reply:depends is it that good of a name that so many have to be named the same thing have some creativity... geez
Reply:I think it's a nice way to honor people that you admire.
Reply:terrible idea...
Reply:Not at all, it sounds old fashioned and not cool.
Reply:i don't like it sounds like ur in the elizibethian era
Reply:i am named after my father


and its pretty stupid


trust me we dont like it ,


try something cool like luke