Baby Name Poll Results
change it vs. don’t change it
Hi, we have a rather strange dilemma. A friend of the family passed away recently and we’re taking in her 3 children. The youngest one is 8 months and named John. The problem is, our 5 year-old is named Jonathan and we call him Jon. We don’t know what to do, whether to change the baby’s name or just have two boys with the same name? And if we change it what to change it to? Should we ask his brothers? What do you think? Thank-you so much! Elaine+Eric
The Top Baby Name is...
change it
don’t change i
Poll created: Jun 18, 2009
Total Votes: 9
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I think it would be incredibly confusing to have two small boys with the same name, but I think you should keep his name as it is. If he has a middle name, he could go by that.
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:: 14 years ago |
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You could call him by the nickname Jack. It is a very common nickname for John.
posted by
Kate
:: 14 years ago |
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I have a cousin named John and we call him Johnny. You could just call the baby by that and still call your son Jon.
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guest
:: 14 years ago |
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I say call him by his middle name or make up a nn for him.
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:: 14 years ago |
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As much as I hate changing names of children, I really don’t like the idea of having 2 boys with the same name. So my suggestion is, as the 8 month-old’s brothers/sisters that you’re adopting (if they’re old enough) what they think about it. If they would prefer to change his name, then go ahead with it. And you could ask them for suggestions for the name too.
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:: 14 years ago |
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I agree with Kate. Call him Jack and you can continue calling your son Jon.
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Lauren
:: 14 years ago |
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His full name is John Alexander, but my daughter’s name is Alexa. I guess this is the problem with popular names....
I like the idea of calling him Jack. Luckily, none of those in our family. Is this the best route to go?
I like the idea of calling him Jack. Luckily, none of those in our family. Is this the best route to go?
posted by
Elaine+Eric
:: 14 years ago |
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Let him keep his name, his parents named him that because it meant something to them. I agree to call him Jack.
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guest
:: 14 years ago |
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You could do Jack.But also you can call one Jonathan and one John.My cousin got married he had a son Christopher and the lady he married had a son Christopher.They called one his full name and one just Chris.So the kids knew who they were calling.
And God bless you for taking the children in.
And God bless you for taking the children in.
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KJ
:: 14 years ago |
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Keep his name and call him either Johnny or Jack.
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:: 14 years ago |
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What are their middle names? If they are JC or JJ or something like that then call one of them that. I dont think you should change baby Johns name because thats all hes going to have from his parents because hes to little to remember them and this could upset him when hes older.
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:: 14 years ago |
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Call the 8 month old Jack, Johnny, or his middle name
Or his initials like JJ or JD
I would definitly NOT change his name. His parents picked it out with love for him. I would call him by initials or a middle name or think of a nickname, but not change his given name.
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guest
:: 14 years ago |
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Call him Jack
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:: 14 years ago |
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you could call him Xander nn for Alexander
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Tasha
:: 14 years ago |
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Jack
Jay
Xander
Al
Andy
Jay
Xander
Al
Andy
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guest
:: 14 years ago |
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I say dont change it. It’s horrible that his parents passed away but when he gets older he is going to want the name that his parents picked for him.
posted by
TiffanyFisk
:: 14 years ago |
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I agree not to change it. Although I feel your pain with the similar names. :( Jack is cute. How old is your Jonathan? Because you could call him Nate or Nathan. The baby could always do the middle name thing or initials as others have suggested. Good Luck to you and you are amazing for taking those children in :)
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guest
:: 14 years ago |
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I say don’t change it. Bad enough that the parents passed away, his name will be the only memory he has of them. Jack is a great name for him! Or ask his sibling for ideas. I know the same names is pretty confusing, but out of respect for his parents, I’d keep his name.
Good luck! God bless for the amazing thing youre doing for those kids.
Good luck! God bless for the amazing thing youre doing for those kids.
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:: 14 years ago |
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ok i understand that they will both have the same name but if u picked a name for ur son and something happened to u u would u want them to change the name u picked...i kno i wouldnt id say just think of some nicknames to call him by or something....didnt meant to be morbid!
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:: 14 years ago |
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I agree, do not change it, ESPECIALLY under these circumstances! I would use a nn like Xander, Jack, or Jay. I would be really hurt and confused if the people that my parents left me to changed my name because they didn’t want 2 people in the same house with similar names.
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KristaDeanne
:: 14 years ago |
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