Name my baby please.

[orangeglow]

So we have decided on Julian to be his first name.  Our last name sounds like... kingman kinda.  Close enough.

DH's first name starts with a J and his middle name is David.  

So we were going to go with Julian David "kingman"

Then I told my grandfather (super close to and we aren't the kind of family to mince words) and he's upset that I am not naming the baby Jack (or John) after him.  He always thought I would be the family member that would keep his name in the family.  I KNOW I know.

Now we are batting around an "a" middle name so his initials would be JAK.  Stupid, I KNOW.  But I am just at that hormonal state of OMG.

Any "A" names that sound good with his first and "last" name??  

I don't like most of the A names.  Asher maybe??

Help if you want - and if you think it's dumb, that's ok too.  :-)  Thanks!

[laurenh]

Maybe Avery?

[krystee]

Andrew? Adam?

Personally, I'd keep the name you want since the initials probably won't cut it for him. Or maybe do John for a middle name if you like it. I can't believe he made you feel guilty about the name.

[mudslide]

Albert

[orangeglow]

Oct 24, 2014 20:46:17 GMT -5 krystee said:

Personally, I'd keep the name you want since the initials probably won't cut it for him. Or maybe do John for a middle name if you like it. I can't believe he made you feel guilty about the name.

He is an awesome grandfather.  I don't know why this is bothering him so much.  Which is why I feel really bad.  

I don't feel comfortable doing John for other family reasons.  UGH.  I really wanted a boy - but that 2% that wanted a girl is trying to ramp it up! 

[mandymay]

Julian Augustus maybe?

Or Alexander, Avery, Asher, Andrew (it works for Julie Andrews? ).

[gretchenindisguise]

Julian Alexander sounds good.

[orangeglow]

I'm making a list for DH and I to mull over this weekend!

[ewall]

Alexander. My brother is a J. Alexander.

[ewall]

What's the A in your grandfather's initials?

[shekels1222]

My DS is Asher so I'm kind of bias there.

But I like

Adrian
Andrew
Austin
Asa

[Deleted]

I like Julian David best. I like strong middle initials.

I like Andrew or Alexander.

[MrsAggie]

My first thought went to Julian Alexander. Or Julian Archer.

I think the initials of JAK as a nod towards your grandfather is really sweet and a creative way to keep your desired name.

[jennistarr1]

I kind of feel like the initials JAK really won't satisfy your grandfather so I hate to see you go through that effort for no purpose.  

Are you set on Julian as first name?

[flamingeaux]

Julian Arthur

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[yourmother]

I feel your pain. Honestly, I would keep your first preference for name choice.

This is something that I may deal with with my Grandmother. If my baby is a girl, her middle name will be my OTHER grandmother's name. Dreading crossing that bridge..,

Here are some A named in case:
Armand
Alex or Alexander
Alfred
Arthur
Aaron
Anthony

[emsumm]

Asher sounds good.

[whereintheworld]

I'd do Augustus or Angus.

[centralsquare]

My sister gave her daughter two middle names, b/c BIL's grandmother was dying. Grandmother ended up not dying and was absolutely thrilled about it.

Julian David John <lastname>

You don't have to use it everywhere (and many places, you can't b/c there's not room), but it's a nice gesture.

p.s.: if your grandfather really valued you and your relationship, he wouldn't manipulate you in this way. I hate that he's doing this, even if it's out of good intentions.

[Deleted]

The whole does seem pretty on obnoxious--who feels a right to have children named after them?

[sixtwelve]

Oct 24, 2014 20:46:17 GMT -5 krystee said:

Personally, I'd keep the name you want since the initials probably won't cut it for him.

I agree with this. Sorry you are dealing with this. We don't share our names until after the baby is born.  I don't want any pressure from anyone....

[nextbigthing]

Oct 27, 2014 14:06:57 GMT -5 sixtwelve said:

Oct 24, 2014 20:46:17 GMT -5 krystee said:

Personally, I'd keep the name you want since the initials probably won't cut it for him.

I agree with this. Sorry you are dealing with this. We don't share our names until after the baby is born.  I don't want any pressure from anyone....

This stuff makes me nuts, why are people so judgey about everything baby related.

I don't blame you for keeping your name a secret.

People need to stfu and keep opinions to themselves