combined parent name as option?

Coconuthead

We are probably about a year away from ttc but we are always thinking about, considering, and revising our name list. One of the names on our list is Juliette, which is a feminine form of my DH's name. I like it and agreed for it to be on our short list, but only as a middle name because it is so similar to my DH and MIL's names. Some of the combos we have/are considered/ing are:

Daphne Juliette
Maeva Juliette
Celine Juliette

Recently my H suggested Marie Juliette as an option. Marie is my (and everyone else's) mn. I am not sure because on the one hand it seems a little egotistical, on the other hand I was surprised to find I think it is a really lovely name. I am considering considering it.

So, what is the consensus? Does the negative feeling of the arrogance of a self-honorific name overrule? Or does a beautiful name minimize that negativity? Does anybody like the name?

Thanks!

saham07

I really don't understand it when people say it is self centered to name a baby after a parent. You are passing down a family name. Honoring a family member. Your name is a part of your family's history forever, and you are passing it down to your child as it was passed to you. (Did you ever think your mom was self centered because of it? ) I love the underused name Marie .....so beautiful! I say pass it down, and hopefully it will keep getting passed down for many generation in your family.

DaisyZH

Marie is so beautiful!  I think you're not really naming her after yourself per se, you're just using a lovely name that is also your middle name.  I love it personally.

BunnyBerry

I love every name on your list and don't envy you the job of choosing between them!

It's totally normal to give your child a family name, including your own.

Coconuthead

Thanks ladies for all your insights! I definitely love the name but I am not sure I love it enough to outweigh that narcissistic aspect. I wouldn't use it as a middle though because I remember really loving my middle name as a child and that disappointment when I realized so so many other girls I knew had the same! You have all given me some good food for thought.

@MauiBliss‌ Maeva is a French name, it has a similar look but I believe a different etymology.https://www.behindthename.com/name/maeva I really love Maeve as well but it doesn't flow well with the ln.

4N6s

I like Juliet.

JMU_Bride09

I honestly don't understand the idea that naming your child after yourself is egotistical. It's your child; makes sense to me to pass along your name or a variation of your name (if desired).

DS2's first name is MH's middle, and his middle is the masculine variant of my middle.

Marie Juliette is beautiful and has special meaning for you and your husband. Use it if you love it.

kellbell1982

I love Maeve

kristenmoutria

Marie Juliette is SERIOUSLY beautiful. I don't even think it's a little bit weird that it's your middle name. Definitely not narcissistic. Don't let it stop you from using such a beautiful name and name combo. Those two flow so well.