Would this middle name be strange given the circumstances?

Adoc86

We're expecting our first LO in July and have chosen the name Christian Alexander. Now... my name is Alexandra, but that has no bearing on what we have chosen as DS' name. We simply just like the name. I have gotten a couple odd looks when we've shared it though and I felt like I needed to give a disclaimer that I wasn't naming the baby after myself Though honestly tons of sons are named after their fathers so why would it be strange even if that were the reason? Those few responses gave me the impression they thought I was an egomaniac though :-/ 

Regardless of whether you like the name, do you think its odd considering my name? 

bbiutmcph

I see no reason it would odd even if you were using it as a spin on your name. Christian Alexander is a strong solid name

saham07

Not odd at all

nurse714

No. Not odd. Lovely name.

themrs

I like it and don't think it's weird either.

lm45678

Not odd at all, and so what if you were naming him after yourself? He's your son! Like you said, no one would bat an eye if you were naming him after his dad.

pebbledam

I know lots of men that give their exact names to their sons and no one bats an eye. A lot of men also give their first or middle name to their sons. And actually, I know a Carolyn that gave her daughter Karyl as a middle name and that's the name she actually goes by. So, tell those haters to step off!

ashleyandely

laurenm2123 said:

Not odd at all, and so what if you were naming him after yourself? He's your son! Like you said, no one would bat an eye if you were naming him after his dad.

What she said! 

[Deleted User]

The name is awesome!  Ignore the dumb people.

Bringmemylongswordho

Not odd. The people who think it is have a lot of internalized misogyny to deal with 

holli0801

No that's not weird. 

Adoc86

Thanks, all! We didn't think it was strange when we chose it, but I wasn't sure if maybe I was missing something

MamaWren919

Not at all, but I would assume you were making him after yourself, too. But I think that's perfectly fine!

MississippiCatfish

Not at all.  Love it. 

TheMcC3

I see absolutely nothing wrong with that name. I think it's a GREAT name! Congrats and best of luck!

MrsN092714

I think you should own that it's a spin of your own name! My son has his dad's name as his middle name and nobody has ever questioned it... so what is the difference if you name after yourself?  
It's a great name! 

coastalmomma2

Not odd at all. I would do it! For what it's worth, if this little one is a girl I'm considering giving her my middle name, Elizabeth. I changed my name when I married, something I slight regret, and I would like to pass down part of my name to her. 

aprilshowersmaybabies

I think it's perfectly fine! I actually like that his middle name will have a connection to you, even though that was not your original intention when you picked the name! 

Sophia1913

I love it! My sons name is Christian. Middle name is Parker. We are expecting another boy and am absolutely clueless on a name so far

cantrellja

As someone who was named after her own mother, I can honestly tell you it's not weird at all.