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Hi. I have a question, when naming your child after someone who has passed away do you think it is best to keep the same name, use a version of the name, or different spelling? For example, Allison. Would use name your child Allison, Alli, Alyson? (This is not the name I am considering, but I cannot decide on what to do) Thank you!

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Poll created: Mar 05, 2012
Total Votes: 1
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In my opinion, it is better to change the name a little bit, but still make it in honor of the person. Or perhaps, name the baby Allison, but call her Alli...
posted by hungergames12 :: 12 years ago | report
I would probably use the actual name or a similar name, for example if her name was Ella I might use Eliana, or Gabriella.
posted by guest :: 12 years ago | report
I think it has the most meaning if you use the exact name.
posted by guest :: 12 years ago | report
I would use the same or similar name as a mn. Or my family just uses a name that starts with the same letter if its a fn.
posted by guest :: 12 years ago | report
I would use a different version or something similar.
posted by jewelrydesigner101 :: 12 years ago | report
I think that using the name as a middle name would be a nice choice to where your child gets their ’own’ name, but the friend or family member still gets honored. (For example, if a friend’s name was Allison, as you used, you could name her Rebekah Allison,or something like that.)
I think the spelling Allyson is cute and unique!
Or, you could do what the 4th commenter said and use a name that starts with the same letter as the person you’re trying to honor.

Good luck!
posted by guest :: 12 years ago | report

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