This is my third child, I lost my daughter in March (she was 2). If we have a boy I want to name him Dylan, because that is what I wanted to name my first son. But my sister-in-law whom we don't speak with gave her son the middle name of Dylan so I couldn't use it. Because my husband changed his name at the last minute, so I really want to name him Dylan. What do you think? Should I do what I want with my unborn childs name?
2006-10-29 04:28:35 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
you name your son or daughter whatever name you choose. what anyone else's names are should not even enter your mind when choosing your new child's name.
good luck and i am sorry for the loss of your daughter.
We also lost children (twins in Nov. 2005)
remember to take time to grieve and take care of yourself.
2006-10-29 04:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by Dawn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am having a similar problem myself. There are a few names I like but they seem to already be "taken". Im not really sure how I want to handle this either. But I think in your case, she used it as the middle name, not the first, so I would go with it. By the way I love the name Dylan. BUT have a close family friend with that name!
2006-10-29 12:33:10 · answer #2 · answered by lindsey9180@verizon.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do it. There is no rule that states that you can't use a name that is already used. I have 2 cousins that both named their son's Jackson. They aren't mad at each other for it. It happens. If you like Dylan (which is a very cute name) then name him that. It is your baby.
2006-10-29 12:32:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a cousin with the same first name. We never had any problems and get along great. The idea that a name is "used" and not available is kindof ludicrous.
If you and your husband both like Dylan, there's no problem.
2006-10-29 12:32:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should. This is something that is really important to you and you should do want you want, or you are going to regret it for the rest of your life.
He's your son. So what if his cousin has the same middle name?
There are many name repeats in my family, there are Elizabeths and Michaels and emilys all over the place- don't worry about it, and give your son the name you picked for your son.
Good luck with your pregnancy!
2006-10-29 14:17:07 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry about your baby girl ='''(!!!
And of course you have the right to name your new baby what ever you please! Of course it should be a mutual agreement between your DH and yourself since he is tha daddy. I'm sure you wouldn't want your DH to force a name you wouldn't want your son to have. However if you both are happy with Dylan then you have every right on earth to name YOUR child that.
2006-10-29 12:38:44 · answer #6 · answered by rpookycath 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whatever you want to name him is good,your sister in law's son doesn't have it as a first name so what is the problem with that,plus its your child whom you have to call by name for the rest of your life!
2006-10-29 12:49:09 · answer #7 · answered by QUEEN K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... you should name your child whatever you want... don't be bothered by your sister-in-law... name your child Dylan... I think it's a beautiful name for a beautiful child... congratulations!!!
2006-10-29 12:34:33 · answer #8 · answered by ILuvMe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dylans a kind of nerdy name. Give it a more usual name such as jake, mike, brian, david, john, etc
2006-10-29 12:40:38 · answer #9 · answered by ijis d 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do what you want, its not as if your nephews first name is Dylan.
2006-10-29 18:32:39 · answer #10 · answered by Mel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋