John Doe Junior the III?

Question

Question:: my boyfriend is the 3rd generation to carry his name (for privacy reasons, lets use John Doe)::

His Grandpa: John Doe
His Dad: John Doe Jr
My Boyfriend: John Doe Jr II ( dont understand why, but...)

and what would my son's name be?? John Doe III??

Please help!! my boyfriend and I fight all the time about this!!

Answer 1

My hubby is Jon Doe II. I said screw that. I named my son Nicholas. He has the same middle name as hubby's first. I told him we were not royalty and I was not doing that to me son. I would say, if you must, make his name Jon Doe Jr. again. But, come on now, give him his own. Good luck

Answer 2

Yeah, I don't understand why your boyfriend has a Jr. and II - it should just be II, but whatever. You are correct in that it would be John Doe the Third (John Doe III). I don't know what there is to fight about - the way I see it there isn't any other possiblities because John Doe Jr III just isn't right.

Answer 3

I think traditionally your bf should have been the third, making yours IV, but since technically your bf is the second to his dad's Jr, then your son would be John Doe Jr. III.

Just a bit of advice since you're not married--it may not be the best idea to give the baby the bf last name (unless you are really engaged with a ring and a date) because if/when you break up you will probably be the custodial parent and it will be much easier if you and your child share the same last name (school, doc appt, picking up prescriptions, etc).

Answer 4

Yes it would be John Doe the third (lll) I don't really understand it either but that is the way it is. You don't put a Jr on anyone but the original Jr (your bf's dad)

Answer 5

You poor thing. He probably doesnt like the idea that he was named wrong though. The dilemma: make him feel better and name this one Jr. III, or break his heart but name the next one right. Good Luck! Thats a decision to make on your own.

Answer 6

I think it's cute. My uncle is the 3rd and his son is the 4th. My cousin had three girls. He was not going for a 5th.
See if there is a compromise
like John (your dad's name)
or (your dad's name) John
Good luck
Congratulation

Answer 7

Don't know why they added the Jr. to your boyfriends name - that is weird.
Your son would be John Doe III

Answer 8

you're nonetheless the 0.33- because it retains you separate out of your father and grandfather in criminal and fiscal information. notwithstanding- you don't want to apply the "III" each and every time you write your call. as long as you aren't any further attempting to commit fraud- you may drop the "III" in maximum circumstances. I mean- there are various human beings contained in the international with an same call. you've your social safe practices volume and beginning date to locate you as unique.

Answer 9

let that tradition end!!! John Doe Jr III
Let it go name him James doe and have his own identity.

Answer 10

IT WOULD BE THE THIRD BECAUSE IT IS USED 3 TIMES AFTER THE ORIGINAL.