Reusing Middle Name

mbunches21 · December 2012

Hi all, I'd love to get everyone's opinion on a dilemma I'm having...My son's name is Thomas Edward, Thomas being my father-in-law and Edward being my dad. While I love the name, I am kicking myself for using Edward as his middle name because I want nothing more than to name my second son Edward! What do you all think of reusing a first child's middle name as a first?

TIA!

bugandbibs · December 2012

Personally, I think it's a little weird but I have seen it before. Do whatever makes you happy.

pettycrocker · December 2012

I think this is totally fine considering one will be called Thomas, and the other Edward. A lot of people have juniors and III's and it's NBD.

Nukke · December 2012

I say go for it. I doubt anyone will think it's weird, unless your first son goes by the names "Thomas Edward" to everyone. If it's just a middle name on a paper it will probably not be given a second thought.

I have a slightly similar situation where my husband wants the middle name of our male baby to be Charles, because that's been a tradition in his family for a few generations. I told him that if we end up having three boys though, we'll have three babies with Charles as their middle name. I just don't think it's fair to give one boy a special and meaningful name and not the others. Plus it's just a middle name, so who's going to really care that much? I think the same goes for your situation. The name means something to you, so name your baby Edward.

nikisnow · December 2012

I don't think it's weird. My husband is Shaun Michael, and his little brother's first name is Michael.

criswithnoh · December 2012

I don't think it's weird at all. I have 3 brothers: Alexander Joseph, Joseph Narciso, and Adam John. Alex and Joe's full names have never been an issue. I say go for it

kiki1978 · December 2012

As long as they don't get called the same name I think it would be fine.

magdalina.h · December 2012

Personally I think it's weird, but I don't get a vote in what you name your child.

BallSox · December 2012

Name #2 Edward Thomas.

Problem solved.

eveoneverything · December 2012

It's not weird. However, I wouldn't want my sibling to have my first name as their middle.

kaseykins · December 2012

Its just a middle name. I personally don't see a problem with it. Middle names are pointless anyway. No one uses them except maybe the parents. I don't think I've told anyone my middle name since I was in elementary school.

If you like the name use it. Its not like you have two kids with the same first name. That would be weird.

kelle017 · December 2012

magdalina.h:
Personally I think it's weird, but I don't get a vote in what you name your child.

I agree. I would never do it, but its your choice.

iteachk · December 2012

I'm willing to bet it's a pretty common thing...name your first son your favorite name, and give him your second favorite as a middle name. Then have another son and want to use your second favorite name. I'm sure it happens a lot.

mbunches21 · December 2012

Thanks all for the advice. I love the name but using it again just doesn't sit right with me. I will probably start looking for a new name! Thanks again!

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