Got a lot of rough answers because I didn't think Christian was an appropriate name for my grandson ... but it's okay, really, I am over it! I am going to love this child whatever they name him ... but they are having trouble with a middle name. Just thought I would throw this out there and see what you thought. My Dad's middle name is Jay, my brother's name is Jay. My Dad's Dad's middle name was Jennings but everyone called him Jay. I was thinking to honor my father (my parents actually raised my son) it would be cool to name the baby, Christian Jennings ... last name is Newman. I have not approached my son about this at all ... I want them to make their own decisions. I am just home from work and thinking too much! What do you think about the name ... or any other suggestions?
2007-12-04 08:51:29 · 24 answers · asked by MiMi 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
I will never tell my son what to name his son ... my own mother made me change the name I had picked out for him .. so I will NOT do that to him! Just on here playing and thinking. He can name his child whatever he wants.
And, by the way, my son's name is Jared ... I do like it now.
2007-12-04 08:59:32 · update #1
Her father's name is James.
2007-12-04 09:01:38 · update #2
At least we were asked for suggestions for our grandson's name...they however, made their own choices and eventually chose one of them. Be happy with their choice, whatever it is...I do like yours, Christian Jennings....
C.J. is a neat nick name!
2007-12-04 09:04:33 · answer #1 · answered by ~ Floridian`` 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do like Christian Jennings. And I also applaud you for NOT approaching your son about what you think the baby shoudl be named. My own mother drove me absolutely batty while I was pregnant. She didnt' like the names we had picked out (Sophia Grace and James Michael) so she would call me about 4 times a day with other names she thought were better...
2007-12-04 09:26:33 · answer #2 · answered by poohb2878 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I are in the middle of picking a name for our first baby, and I surely would not appreciate anything other than my mother and mother-in-law's acceptance of whatever we decide. Your son is not stupid. He knows that the name Jay is passed down through his family, but obviously he and the mother of the baby are choosing not to use it. It would be generous of them if they asked your opinion, but they have not. I will not be asking for an opinion from anyone in my family. This is our decision, not anyone else's.
2007-12-04 09:06:27 · answer #3 · answered by suziq 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was thinking about naming my child Christian if it were a boy. I dont see anything wrong with it. You think it may be cool to name a child after a parent or relative but I think children should have their own names and identities. Let him have his fun, you only get to name a child once. If its his first child, dont take this away from him.
2007-12-05 07:54:48 · answer #4 · answered by MiaDiva28 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the name. Christian is lovely, you'll learn to love it. Jennings is unique and different. You could approach them with this name, but keep in mind the mother may also want to honor someone in her family, or they may want a fresh start and not want to incorporate a family name at all. So, suggest it, but don't be hurt if it isn't chosen.
2007-12-04 08:58:41 · answer #5 · answered by kleo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It really is their decision. You can suggest the family name, but don't push too much. You will just end up disappointed.
What's wrong with Christian? It's a lovely name. I know a couple guys named that, and they are great people!
2007-12-04 08:57:25 · answer #6 · answered by bffer1 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's a guy at my school who's name is Christian Marsen. I believe his middle name is James. If you don't like that one, look up the most popular boys names in 2006. Congrats by the way
2007-12-04 08:56:58 · answer #7 · answered by Kenshin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Christian Jennings Newman is a great name! Love it!
2007-12-04 08:58:58 · answer #8 · answered by Mom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should stay out of it and only give an opinion if you are asked. You got to name your kids, and they get to name theirs. I'm not trying to be rude or anything, but I get annoyed when my mother in-law adds her 2 cents in about what we are going to name our son when we haven't asked her. I know you said you want them to make their own decisions, but you did post this question and the fact you mentioned you didn't think Christian was "appropriate" means you are already a little too involed with the whole name thing and chances are your daughter in law is getting annoyed with you if she knows you've said that . I'm sure they will consider your father's middle name, but your sons wife might have a relatives name she's thinking of too.
2007-12-04 08:55:33 · answer #9 · answered by Melissa 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Actually I like Jay as the middle name but you're right, it is their decision in the end,good luck on being a grandma.
2007-12-04 09:13:21 · answer #10 · answered by T.Mack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋