I dont know if I sould carry on my name.. See my name is Thaddeuss James Theodore the fourth and I dont know if I sould name him the fifth?? Anyone with answer feel free..
2007-02-26 06:49:06 · 23 answers · asked by bigred091185 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
I think that all depends on you and your significant other. If you are close to your family and know the story(or stories) behind why the name was started/carried on, then use that to help make your decision. If you feel like it was carried on or given to you just for the sake of carrying it on, then think about that.
As far as giving your child his or her own identity, wait until a few months after they are born and use their character and identity to think up a nickname that they could be called.
2007-02-26 07:12:18 · answer #1 · answered by coopermom2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
James Theodore is better that way you have named him after the family and carried on some history just not all of it your lucky in a way because the name James goes with every name thats if you feel you dont want to go with " Thaddeuss" if you Definatly want him named after you when he's growing up call him T.J at least he gets a nickname its your son your choice if he was mine i'd call him James Thaddeuss Theodore
2007-02-26 17:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should carry on your name... I am from a long line of guys with the same name and I think that it is great to be part of something that has gone back for over a hundred years. I would give your child the "fifth" as a gesture of respect to your family, especially your father.
2007-02-26 18:46:33 · answer #3 · answered by Poops Magee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a woman, I feel that children should have their own name and not be named after the father...It seems that you name comes from a long line. I guess it depends if you want to keep the tradition going or do you want to give your son a new start.
2007-02-26 14:53:50 · answer #4 · answered by feather-girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends how important it is to you to carry on the tradition. I mean, it takes four generations to get to the IV and once that chain is broken, it is broken. Although, do what you want. My brother was a Jr. and I always got confused when people would call on the phone and ask for "Steve" because I didn't know if they were asking for my dad or my brother!
2007-02-26 15:49:58 · answer #5 · answered by tothebeans 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just see if you like the name. How did it effect you growing up and did you hate your parents for naming you that? If you dont like your name and decide not to name him this he may be grateful to you! lol
2007-02-26 14:54:47 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say it depends. Did you like your name growing up? If you didn't then I would say don't. Are you close to your family? If so, go for it. If the name doesn't mean anything to you then why stick with it just for tradition?
2007-02-26 14:54:44 · answer #7 · answered by broadwaynights87 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe you have a wonderful name to carry on. I love that families keep up with Traditions. I am not sure what your nickname is.. but with your name .. you can pull up many of them. Thad, Tad, Jamie, TJ... I love it.
2007-02-26 15:11:28 · answer #8 · answered by luvthbaby2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually don't like when people name their kids after them because I feel the child should have his/her own identity, but in this case it would be kind of cool because it is 5 generations! :)
2007-02-26 14:52:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ask your parents how they feel about it. You never know that it might be a tradition to name your child after yourself.
2007-02-26 15:39:49 · answer #10 · answered by Daddy's Girl 010795 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋