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Giuseppe vs. Joseph

I am marrying into an Italian family and the family has a tradition of honoring the grandfather with the first name of the first son. The options are Giuseppe or Joseph. There are already quite a few Josephs in my family. He would go by Joey. I am not sure how I feel about Giuseppe, but my husband loves it.

The Top Baby Name is...

Giuseppe

7%

Joseph

93%

Poll created: Jul 20, 2024
Total Votes: 14
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Comments

I prefer Joseph to Giuseppe. Are there a lot of Giuseppes in the family too?
posted by Genevieve :: 9 months ago | report
My father in law goes by both Giuseppe and Joseph. I feel like Joseph is easier to pronounce in the US. It is also much more common. I am torn because I don't love the sound in Giuseppe, but I like that it's more unique and specific to his Italian heritage.
posted by OP :: 9 months ago | report
Could you alter the tradition and use Giuseppe as the middle name? Perhaps that would solve your dilemma.
posted by Guest :: 9 months ago | report
Sadly, it has to be the first name.
posted by OP :: 9 months ago | report
I'd break tradition.
posted by Guest :: 9 months ago | report
I voted for Joseph b/c every Joe I've ever known has been a good guy. I think it's important that you love the name, no matter what it is.
posted by NameHog :: 9 months ago | report
Love Joseph nickname Joey but this is your baby. Only pick a name you love. You don't have to continue a tradition of using the same name
posted by Ee :: 9 months ago | report
Honor dad before the grandfather
posted by S :: 9 months ago | report
I went to school with a Giuseppe, so handsome. He went by JoJo
posted by Yellowstone :: 9 months ago | report
Since you're unsure about Giuseppe, I would choose Joseph nn Joey. It sounds like you would feel more comfortable using a name that people can pronounce.

Just curious...it's also the Italian tradition to name a first daughter after the grandmother. What name might that be?
posted by Genevieve :: 9 months ago | report
Would names like Jonah, Jonas, Josiah or Joel fulfill the requirement? Perhaps you could satisfy everyone with a name that's more to your liking. To me tradition is worthless if you are going to be unhappy due to adherence.
posted by Yellowstone :: 9 months ago | report
If you really have to use either Giuseppe or Joseph for the first name, I think Joseph will make you happier. Perhaps the middle name could be your choice or a family name from your side. Good luck!
posted by Guest :: 9 months ago | report
Oh how I love Joel or Josiah
posted by Babynamecritic :: 9 months ago | report
I like Joseph but if you're not keen on it your input matters just as much
posted by Guest :: 9 months ago | report

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