Love as a middle name

didobas

My late mom's first name is the Russian word for love, given there as widely as the Russian versions of Faith and Hope. Ever since she passed, I've wanted to honor her memory if/when we have a girl. But for an English speaker, this name is weird, clunky, hard to spell, and impossible to pronounce: https://www.behindthename.com/name/lyubov right?
So I looked at other names that mean love, and nothing stands out... should I just use Love as mn? WWYD?

526SadieSadie

Considering it was your mom's name, I'd use it just as it is.  The middle name spot is ideal for this - you'll know how to say it, you'll know the meaning and DD can use her middle name if she chooses to.

 

strawberrytree

Normally I'd think it cheesy, but in your case I like it. Giving Anglicised versions of family names from the 'old country' is pretty common. 

plutoisaplanet

I would go with your mom's name - in the MN spot, pronunciation won't be as much of an issue.  I love the idea (no pun intended!) of giving your child a connection with your heritage.  

That being said, I don't dislike using Love either.  I just like the original name more  

thetheisens

I think using Love as a middle name for your daughter would be very appropriate in your case. 

led2009

I'd just stick with the original since it was you're mom's name. Plus I don't really like virtue names, so to me that sounds better than Love.

kmichln

I agree with people, I'd use your moms original name.

kaylynne

I'd use the original name, for reasons pp stated.

Also, Love in the mn spot makes me think of Jennifer Love Hewitt, and I didn't realize she had superfans who would want to name their children after her.

 

MCRM22011

I'd honestly use your mother's name as opposed to love. Middle names are rarely used anyone and since it's to honor your mom, I think it's sweet.

kelle017

526SadieSadie:

Considering it was your mom's name, I'd use it just as it is.  The middle name spot is ideal for this - you'll know how to say it, you'll know the meaning and DD can use her middle name if she chooses to.

 

This.