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Should I vs. Name Him vs. William?

My father’s side of the family has a tradition naming boys William (My Dad-William Donald, Grandad-William Ronnie, Uncle- William Todd, Cousin- William Nolan). My question is should I name my son William? my father didn’t have a son-two daughters, so I want to continue the tradition, but I’m not sure if a daughter should continue it since it is a guy thing. If I do my favorites are- William Connor, William Fisher, William Cooper, William Carter, and William Gage. He will be our 3rd child- older brother is Benjamin Michael (Michael after his dad) and sister is Makenna Jolene (Jolene after me). Sorry it’s so long!

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Should I

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Name Him

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William?

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Poll created: May 25, 2008
Total Votes: 0
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Oh, please put which combo you like best if you think we should use William.
And he will be called by his middle name.
posted by POLL CREATOR :: 15 years ago | report
why dont you use William as a middle name instead?
posted by Kym :: 15 years ago | report
As I said-it’s a family tradition to use William as a first name.
posted by POLL CREATOR :: 15 years ago | report
I like William Connor
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
Of the options I like William Connor best. I think if you have any doubts about following this tradition, then don’t do it. I have one question though: Why did you name your first son William? Just curious. Good luck!
posted by alyssa897 :: 15 years ago | report
You could always name him Liam if you’re unsure about William.
posted by Shannon :: 15 years ago | report
I say go ahead with it! I like William Carter and William Cooper the best. I think it’s great your family has this tradtion.
posted by guest :: 15 years ago | report
Maybe go with Liam instead? It puts a little twist on the tradition while still keeping it. My family has a tradition too. First it was the full name Hiram Porter (there are at least 3. I don’t know about further down the line) and now it has branched to just making Porter or Hiram a middle name. I mean, having a cousin named William is a little odd for me, if they’re close in age or the family is close. Since you’re the daughter, I think it would still be honoring the name and the people as a middle name.

If you LOVE the name William, go for it. It’s still following tradition if you make it a middle name.

Or these variants:
Wilson
Wiley
Wilkes
Willis

Or a name like William:
Eliam
Eilam

William Carter is the best out of your combos, I think.
posted by alexandramae :: 15 years ago | report

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