So I'm about 33 weeks along and we havent agreen on a single name. I hate his names, he hates mine. He likes the name Lauren. I really do also but thats my cousins name. My cousin lives on the other side of the US and we havent seen each other in probably 3 1/2 years. Is it ok to use the same name or is that tacky? I'm not completely set on it. I was actually thinking of the name Dominique but I havent suggested it. We want something really girly. If you don't think it's ok to use the same name as a family member what names would you suggest?
2007-10-26 13:27:10 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
Given the circumstances and distance involved, I think it's perfectly fine to use Lauren. ;) If it bothers you, however, you might consider something similar -- Laura, Lorelei, Lorna, etc.
2007-10-26 13:30:56 · answer #1 · answered by Irish Mommy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's fine to name a child after a family member, both of my children are named after my parents whom have passed away....
You could use Lauren as a middle name
Girly names:
Jessica Lauren
Melissa Lauren
Victoria Lauren
Elizabeth Lauren
Abigail Lauren
Valerie Lauren
Katherine Lauren
Deborah Lauren
Bethany Lauren
Isabella Lauren
Hope Lauren
Faith Lauren
Samantha Lauren
Mackenzie Lauren
Makayla Lauren
Priscilla Lauren
Grace Lauren
You & your husband will come up with the perfect name.
You both need to agree on it.
God Bless you & your little girl...
2007-10-26 16:00:42 · answer #2 · answered by angelwings 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do think it is lovely to use the name Lauren, however if you don't feel completely 100% comfortable using it, because of your cousin, I'd try and find something else you both agree on.
I love the name Dominique, it's very unusual, and still feminine. It's gorgeous.
Here's a few other names the two of you might like to consider together :)
Liliana
Julia
Geneva
Anastasia
Charlotte
Eloisa
Sylvia
Ruby
Mirabel
Alessia
Pearl-Lana
Marissa
Savannah
Amalie
Natalia
Victoria
Angelina
Sophia
Selina
Mercedes
Tatiana
Gabriella
Lucia
Lorelai
Arabella
Rhianna
Latisha
Felicity
Cassandra
Catalina
Vivienne
Rosemary
Lydia
Noelia
Tallulah
Brianna
2007-10-26 14:12:26 · answer #3 · answered by Jade 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's ok to use Lauren, but I can definatly see how it would make you nervious. My thought on the iffey naming situation is name the baby what makes you happy. If you really love this name, don't worry about your cousin. If you name her something else to avoid a slightly akward situation, chances are you'll wish you had just gone for it.
Other names I like are Amelia and Chloe.
2007-10-26 13:47:34 · answer #4 · answered by hjsz5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using Lauren's name is fine. In my family, I have an uncle Rich a brother Rich and a cousin Richard. Everybody loved the name, I guess.
Johnna
Mariella
Mari
Lucia
Claire
Annabella
Melissa
Felicia
Alegria
Belinda
Rose
Lili
2007-10-27 12:42:49 · answer #5 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about URSULA (er-sa-la)? There is nothing wrong w/ givng your child the same name as a family member. My aunt named her last girl after me. How about giving her both names that you both like?? Lauren Dominique!!!
or
Anna Monica
Emma Leigh
Amanda Jem
Initials that spell a word are supposed to be good luck....
2007-10-26 14:59:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it will work out fine to have a child named Lauren with that much distance in between. When I think about girly names I think of Grace, Carissa, Sophia, Marie, Whitney, Emily, Christina, and Chelsea.
Good Luck! You'll eventually work out something, my husband a nd i fought a lot too.
2007-10-26 13:34:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's perfectly fine to name your child after a family member. What some people don't like, is naming the child after a family member and then never calling the child by it's name, instead calling it Junior it's whole life. But some of my favorite names for girls are: Savannah, Victoria, Ella, and Annabelle.
2007-10-26 13:33:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cousin's name is Lauren and her middle name is Beth. I really like that name and she will appreciate it more as she gets older (she is only 4). It is not tacky to use her name. If anything, she will feel good because you liked that name so much. Here are some other suggestions:
Sarah-means princess
Amanda
Kelli
Vanessa
Dominique is cool too
Jenna
Catherine
McKenzie
Divya
Caroline
Emily
Katherine
Bonnie
Brooke
Julianna
Ariana
Trinity
Angela
Courtney
Alexandra
Alexandria
Jazmine
Jasmine
Sydney
Misha
Joellyn (Joellen)
2007-10-26 13:52:57 · answer #9 · answered by Amanda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that okay its just a name i dnt ur cousin would mind, trust thats not tacky at all if that the case my middle name i elizabeth and that my great grandmother name, oh yea i like the name lauren, to i have a friend name lauren and she's sweet,smart,pretty, and if u decide to name ur baby that i hope she be the same oh yea congratilations??
2007-10-26 14:50:24 · answer #10 · answered by Dani-YELL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋