I know a lot of people like to name their babies after loved ones. But at what price to the child? Maybe you loved your dearly departed great aunt or grandmother, but how will your child struggle with the name Gladys or Hazel? Even as a middle name, it could be embarrassing to the child. I think there are better ways of remembering and paying respect to your loved one than naming the baby after them.

I don't think its the much of a problem really. Since it'd most likely be the middle name, which is rarely used and not very well know by everyone around, it shouldn't matter. More so, the child could just adopt a nickname if it causes that much trouble.

I don't know...... some names are just way too old fashioned. I had a elderly aunt (she was actually my dad's great aunt) who was very special to me. I might have considered naming my child after her, but her name was Gertrude Myrtle. We called her Aunt Trudy, which didn't sound so bad, but still... some names should just be allowed to become extinct.

I can assure you that no matter what name is given when the kid grows up he/she will hate the name.

I can assure you that no matter what name is given when the kid grows up he/she will hate the name.

You're right, I guess my goal is to come up with a name the rest of the world won't consider weird. But yeah, LOL, I can't think of anyone that really likes their own name.

I can assure you that no matter what name is given when the kid grows up he/she will hate the name.

I don't think that's always true. I believe a lot of men actually like their own name, either that or they're just extremely vain because there are an awful lot of Jr.'s in the world. If they don't like their name, why would they pass it on to their son?

I know a lot of people like to name their babies after loved ones. But at what price to the child? Maybe you loved your dearly departed great aunt or grandmother, but how will your child struggle with the name Gladys or Hazel? Even as a middle name, it could be embarrassing to the child. I think there are better ways of remembering and paying respect to your loved one than naming the baby after them.

Well I couldn't agree more. But sometimes families can be persistant. And, you can end up hurting someone's feelings if you go against what they want. But, ultimately, it's your baby and your decision. My granny, as much as it hurt her that we didn't use her father's name, just has to come to terms with our decision. If you decide to use an "old" name, think about how that child will feel growing up with the name.

You're right, I guess my goal is to come up with a name the rest of the world won't consider weird. But yeah, LOL, I can't think of anyone that really likes their own name.

My kids hate their names. I think Richard Anthony, Annette Lee and Elizabeth Christina are awesome names! LMAO

My kids hate their names. I think Richard Anthony, Annette Lee and Elizabeth Christina are awesome names! LMAO

What's wrong with those names? They're nice, normal names. Offer to have them changed to Dweezil, Apple and Moonbeam. See if that makes them any happier.

I think if I had another girl, I would go ahead and use a past name, it could still end up being cute then again maybe thats just me.

My gram: Josephine Rose (oldest sister has her middle name also)
Mother: Nancy Jean

And my oldest neice, her middle name is after mine (Lynn)

We actually thought about Jean for our little girl, its actually both mine and husbands mothers middle names. :)

If your kid hates it so much, let them pick a nickname. That's what they are for.

My mom's middle name is Lucille. She'd cause me pain if I ever tried to do that to a grandchild of hers. My best friend died when I was young, and I always thought maybe if I had a little girl I'd name her after her. But Cecilia, even for a middle name, is really an old sounding name. Still.... depending on my husband's opinion when the time comes, we might use it.

What's wrong with those names? They're nice, normal names. Offer to have them changed to Dweezil, Apple and Moonbeam. See if that makes them any happier.

Moonbeam sounds awesome!!

How's about? Crackpot? Holycow? Lolliwaffle?

But seriously, it's amazing how names change throughout generations. Like, I don't like my name. But names as mentioned previously, and other countries' names may have meanings too.