My husband's dad was born with the last name "smith" but his parents soon divorced and he changed his name when he turned 18 to "Johnson" because he was raised by a man with that last name. Grandpa "Smith" was out of the pic for a while, but not by choice. He is now back and active in our lives but our name remains "Johnson." Grandpa "Johnson" was abusive and currently out of the pic. My husband and I are pregnant w/ our first and would like to give the baby the "Smith" name, but ours is still "Johnson." Eventually we want to change it, but don't have enough time before baby comes. Can we name the baby "Smith" and have our name "Johnson"?
2006-11-13 09:03:44 · 7 answers · asked by Joni 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
yup u can name the baby whatever u want...alot of parents are combining both names these days...in ur case smithson...hmm id stick with smith lol
2006-11-13 09:06:31 · answer #1 · answered by kelly c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure you can name your baby what ever you want
but you should start the process of changing your last name as soon as possible even if the baby is boarn before
you should also be concern about the insurance comp
sent them a letter,because you never know with them they might just decide not to pay for the baby care after the birth because
of the name
(just in case)
Good luck
2006-11-13 09:11:13 · answer #2 · answered by waiting for baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can make up a last name, pick a last name.....anything you want to. The nurses at the hospital even told us that because they asked what our daughter's last name would be and I was puzzled by the question. I did look into it a little because I thought maybe I misunderstood, and sure enough...there is NO difference by state, that baby can have whatever you want him/her to have! Good Luck!
2006-11-13 09:09:17 · answer #3 · answered by angie_laffin927 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states you can name your baby whatever you want, Donald Duck if you feel inclined. However, be prepared to explain why he has a different last name when he's old enough to figure it out.
2006-11-13 09:09:27 · answer #4 · answered by Wendy N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you sure can, when i had my son my last name was different then my fiance' and i was able to give the baby my fiance' last name i am pretty sure that you can do that
2006-11-13 09:08:07 · answer #5 · answered by ~ Lace ~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i believe you can .... but u might wanna check with the rules of your state you live in though.
2006-11-13 09:08:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it has to have my last name lol!!!
2006-11-13 09:08:49 · answer #7 · answered by Jazz 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋