ok, so my husband and i have an ongoing argument about what we want to name our son if we ever have one. We have a one year old girl and we had no problem naming her, Azalynn Elaine, we came up with it, we agreed, voila! However when we first found out we were pregnant we got into it over a boy name. He wants to name him Joshua Seaton Jr after himself. I want to name hime Seaton Jack after my hubby and my G-pa, dad and brother (all with middle name Jack). He says that is an ugly name, but i think that Joshua is to boring and WAY overused. i know this is a bit pre-emptive, we may never even have a boy, but i'd like this settled before we are in the hostpital wrestling over the birth certificate (i will be disadvantaged, yes?)
any ideas for a comprimise or a complete name overhaul?
2007-02-28 12:06:22 · 37 answers · asked by Mali M 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
thanks for all the suggestions, i must say i like the name Joshua, but i hear it so much and my husband has even complained that he HATES always having to say, "Joshua B" to clarify which Joshua he is. and he said the reason he wants to name his son after himself is because thats just "American Tradition" even tho he doesn't particularly LIKE the name. MEN! ok i'm just ranting now. Also, it's is important for me to finagle the name Jack in there because as i said it is a family name on my side and my brother named Jack was killed the year Josh and i met in a car accident. So thats my reasoning, plus i like the name as a middle name. My daughter was not named after a family member, but her middle name did come from a mutual friend of mine and Josh's. (the girl who actually convinced me he was flirting with me and to talk to him) ok well thanks for the suggestions guys and gals!
2007-02-28 14:43:02 · update #1
Keeping the tradition of the name that your Dad and Grandfather have had is beautiful. Keep that! It will help your potential son and his sons and daughters to remember those people that he was named after. We haven't had any children yet, but my husband and I are planning to name out first daughter Donna Elizabeth because his mother is Donna and me, my mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother all share the middle name Elizabeth. It is so special to name a child after a family member. It carries beautiful value for hundreds of years!
2007-02-28 12:17:08 · answer #1 · answered by VillageGirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, I say you both should start over with names. If an arguement is coming over this, then just pick new names.
For the most part, Seaton Jack does sound a little strange, and Joshua Seaton Jr. is too big of a name for a baby to fill. Here are some named that I love:
Brian
Patrick
Ryan (yes, its my name and I'm a girl, but its a guy's name)
Dean
Luke or Luka
Parker
Jordan
Andrew
Why not try them with the middle name "Jack" or try the following names with the first name Jack:
Jack Parker (GREAT name)
Jack Ryan
Jack Seaton (sounds good) ***
Jack Micheal
Jack Jordan (a nice "JJ" thing going on)
well, have fun and I love your daughter's name. May all go well!
2007-02-28 12:22:18 · answer #2 · answered by Just Ryan! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about Jack Seaton
or Jake Seaton
or James Seaton
or Jeramiah Seaton
or Jeremy Seaton.
or Jed Seaton
or Jedadiah Seaton
or Joseph Seaton
2007-02-28 17:49:50 · answer #3 · answered by Blarhbhb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to be honest and say that I always have thought that naming a boy after his father and his father and his father to be a bit silly and confusing. I, however, like the name Joshua a ton more then I like Seaton Jack. I can hear the jokes, "Have a Seat-on-Jack" or "Jack on the Seat". Kids will probably think of some better ones then me.
You aren't at a disadvantage when it comes to naming your child. The mother has the full right to name the baby, not the father. You just will have to deal with your spouse forever over it.
I really wouldn't stress over a name of a child that isn't even conceived yet. If you get pg then get a baby name book and find one that you both can agree on.
2007-02-28 12:25:17 · answer #4 · answered by kana121569 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are too many Joshuas I like the name Seaton and it's got a story to go with the name Seaton Jack, what a great way to honor you family members
2007-02-28 12:19:57 · answer #5 · answered by Kristal E 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Seaton Jack, very cute, and unique without being way out there. Yes, I agree Joshua is very over used. No sense in arguing about it now, you both may change your minds if and when the day comes. Enjoy your daughter and let it go for a bit. You will have months to work it out!
2007-02-28 12:18:57 · answer #6 · answered by itsjustme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two middle names is ok now. Joshua Jack Seaton sounds great and consider a nickname J.J. Seaton
2007-02-28 12:59:03 · answer #7 · answered by dsuzannecline 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't Jack a nickname for James? What about James Seaton, Seaton James, Jackson Seaton, Seaton Jackson?
2007-02-28 12:26:35 · answer #8 · answered by cavwife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, Why can`t you compromise this way and name him Joshua Seaton Jack. Actually I have to agree with your Husband because most men want a son and have him named after them. Was your daughter named after someone from your side or your husband`s. If she was named after your side then a son if you have one should be named after your husband`s side or vice versa. You are probably arguing over nothing. Just be thankful your baby is health. Stop arguing and enjoy your pregnancy. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF THE REST. GOOD LUCK
2007-02-28 12:20:26 · answer #9 · answered by mammafran77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about Joshua Jack or Jack Joshua. I'm not crazy about Seaton.
2007-02-28 12:17:01 · answer #10 · answered by LindaLou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although I agree that Joshua is overused....I really like the sound of Joshua Seaton Jr. Sorry.
2007-02-28 12:18:43 · answer #11 · answered by Momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋