Our baby is due in January but for some reason I don't think I am going to make it that far. Therefore, I would like to have names picked out so we can name our baby when he is born. What do you think about Juniors... When you are with a great guy you kind of want to honor him. But when you have a name in mind that you love and you don't particularly care for Derrick then do you stick to your ground?
2007-12-10 14:46:59 · 15 answers · asked by Jazz 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
Well, you both should really consider each other's opinion. If you absolutely hate it, then don't do it. The baby is yours too, and you need to come to a conclusion. If he doesn't like Aiden, then maybe you could both find something else you both could agree on. But you shouldn't feel pressured to name your son something you don't like.
2007-12-10 14:52:45 · answer #1 · answered by *USAF Wifey* 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no i love the Junior names- well if they are not to ugly. And Derrick is a far way better name, Aiden is cute but way to popular so probably by the time he's in school there will be like 6 more Aidens or Jaidens in the class. so i would say Derrick because you don't know if you will have another boy. and Aiden will also go with a girls name but Derrick wont.
2007-12-11 00:39:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First, Derrick is quite a fine name. Derrick Aiden is a great combination. That could be his legal name but you could call him Aiden. I know LOTS of people who are known by their middle names.
Second, I don't mind the idea of a junior but it should be for family considerations, not for some obscure "honoring" of the father. He deserves honoring when he proves to be a great father, not just because he was a sperm donor. What honour are you getting for going through the preganancy.
I'm thinking the two of you aren't married. Is that in the cards? Is this guy going to be around to help raise your son?
Pardon my snarky comments but for him to say "Name the kid after me" just so he can prove what a big, strong man he is doesn't ring true for me.
Now, if your relationship is solid and nothing I've said here applies, feel free to disregard it.
Bottom line, the two of you need to decide together to name the child. You both can compromise but neither of you should have to give in.
2007-12-10 23:30:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My son is Daniel Jr. At first, I wasn't so sure about it. I also wasn't very fond of his middle name. But I love my husband and knew he was going to be a model father, so I agreed to name our son after him to honor him. We get compliments on his name all the time; he goes by Daniel, and not Dan or Danny. I can say that it has really grown on me. It's a classic name, but original at the same time; we haven't met any other boys my son's age named Daniel.
Aiden and Derrick are both great names. Aiden is extremely popular these days, so he will no doubt be one of many in his class. Do what you want, though. How about Aiden Derrick? That would be a great compromise. Think about it and discuss the name further with your mate. Good luck and congratulations!
2007-12-10 22:59:50 · answer #4 · answered by SoBox 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
well..I personally like Derrick way more. Why not try some sort of compromise, Like Derrick Aiden or wait till the baby is born and maybe neither of those will seem right anyway.
2007-12-10 23:14:31 · answer #5 · answered by Cedwick C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, I think you should put both of the names together. Derrick and Aiden. In that case both of them win. I think its nice to honor your husband but I think that you should also honor what you want to name him. I am planning on naming my child one of my husbands names but also using the name that I have picked out.
2007-12-10 22:57:49 · answer #6 · answered by Caitlin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Aiden is way too popular! I think it's the #1 name right now, right ahead of Braeden and Jaden. Your son would probably have four other Aidens in his kindergarten class. Derrick Jr. is a nice name. How nice to honor your husband by naming your son after him. I really do like the name Derrick!
2007-12-10 22:53:18 · answer #7 · answered by Carrie 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I personally like Aiden.
Have you tried compromising with having Derrick as a middle name or visa versa.
2007-12-10 22:51:22 · answer #8 · answered by dylhayrya 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I say stick to you guns otherwise the name will stay with you forever and you will always wish you did! What about using Derrick as the middle name
Aiden Derrick sounds very strong, successful and athletic
2007-12-10 22:55:25 · answer #9 · answered by Momma Rox 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Honestly? You're "honoring" him by bearing his baby. ;) But actually naming the child after a parent isn't an honor to begin with ... at least not in the same sense as naming them after a beloved grandparent, friend or other special individual.
After all, BOTH parents should have equal say in the name -- that in and of itself is honor enough ;) -- and if one is naming the child after themselves, who exactly are they honoring? Likewise, if one parent says he or she is considering naming the child after the other, well then they're not really allowing that parent to have much of a say, are they (good intentions aside)?
And honestly, if you don't care for the name itself to begin with, I doubt your child will appreciate being saddled with it. After all, if YOU don't even like their name, how can you expect them to? ;)
Aidan -- the proper spelling -- is a fine name, popularity aside, and you could always make the MIDDLE name after dad. Aidan Derrick is perfectly fine, or you might even consider Aidan "dad's middle name" (whatever that may be). Perhaps it's even more in line with your style. ;)
Hope that helps.
2007-12-10 23:08:59 · answer #10 · answered by Irish Mommy 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋