My husband and I indured a terrible loss 3 years ago. Our 3 month old son, William Randolf Stavis, died of a bad heart. We were devestated. Next month I will be having our second son. Im praying to god that we wont have to go through the same pain again. My husband and I know we are naming our son Carter. We want to know if it would be appropriate to give our son the middle name William as a show of respect and in honor of his older brother.
2007-06-08 09:11:31 · 23 answers · asked by Tailor 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
I think it is a very good idea.
I am sorry for your loss.
2007-06-08 09:15:58 · answer #1 · answered by lool 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I think that is a very good idea to name him Carter William to show respect in honor of his brother that passed.
2007-06-08 16:26:42 · answer #2 · answered by ஐ♥Sabine♥ஐ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im so sorry to hear that. I will keep your son Carter in my prayers. I think the middle name William is a great idea. I know lots of people name their children after people they love and lost.
2007-06-08 17:02:29 · answer #3 · answered by loving life 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly i can sympathize with you for your loss, we also lost a child, a son in fact through similar circumstances. We now have a beautiful daughter who we absolutely adour . Secondly i pray that you and your new baby boy will enjoy a long & healthy life together. I am sure that William would be very proud to know that his younger brother will share his name. My best wishes to you all for the future!!!
2007-06-08 16:27:22 · answer #4 · answered by Alex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am very sorry to hear about your loss but yes that is appropriate. That way the new baby will always have apart of his big brother with him. You will probably find the new baby often laughing at what you think is nothing, my baby cousin goes through this and we all think she is playing with her twin brother who did not make it. Good luck with the rest fo your pregnancy and i will pray for you..God Bless
2007-06-08 16:22:30 · answer #5 · answered by Oreomami318 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that is a really nice thought. There are some families that all the children have the same middle name, ie in my home town there are three sisters all with the middle name Ann so why not?
2007-06-08 16:17:46 · answer #6 · answered by maidmarion15 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a sweet way to honor your first born. I'm so sorry for your loss and wish you so much happiness and love in your second child. Best of luck to you and god bless!
2007-06-08 17:29:13 · answer #7 · answered by NoTurningBackNow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a nice name and I'm sure little Carter will be proud. God bless your new son
2007-06-08 16:27:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. I think that is a great idea. He may never know his big brother but he can share a name with him and be connected in that way.
2007-06-08 16:24:40 · answer #9 · answered by Operator 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. I would say you should let it go and get another middle name. Maybe you would morn less if you were not reminded of your loss. I am not sure how to answer you though. Im also sorry for your loss. I have also lost a close love one-my sister. On the other hand it would be ok to name your new one honoring the one lost.
2007-06-08 16:16:53 · answer #10 · answered by ab2623 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
In days of old some nationalities would reuse a name of a deceased child.. Go for it.
2007-06-08 16:56:08 · answer #11 · answered by zocko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋