Can I name my daughter after her mother?

Although there are instances of daughters who are named after their mothers and thus use the suffix “Jr.” (such as Winifred Sackville Stoner, Jr., Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, Jr., and Carolina Herrera, Jr.) or after their grandmothers with the suffix “II”, this is not common.

Who has the right to name their child the mother or the father?

Both parents
Both parents have the right to name their children. If either you or the other parent want to change your child’s name, you both have to agree to the change. If the other parent refuses to give consent, then you need to get approval from the court.

Why do parents name their kids after them?

For some it’s an extension of that parent. Someone to carry on the name, particularly if the name has been in the family for a while or is unique in some way. For a few it’s a show of claiming the child or a need to feel self important by having something named after them.

Is there a female Jr?

junior is not gender specific. junior actually just means younger. The female equivalent of “Junior” is “Junior.” It’s just not used as often as it is with male children. The most famous example I can think of offhand is American socialite and actress Cobina Wright, Jr.

What is it called when a daughter is named after the mother?

A daughter named after her mother is fairly unusual, and a daughter whose naming is proclaimed with the title “Junior” or “II” betokens a woman—perhaps two women—of unusual stature. Consider a few modern examples: Ad. 1. Anna Eleanor Roosevelt Jr.

Is it weird to name your daughter after yourself?

The using of junior is a social convention, not a rule or a law. Most women who name their daughter after themselves usually give her a different middle name. But there is no reason you can’t do it, although she might decide to change her last name if/when she decides to marry.

Who picks the baby name?

Or the mom can choose the name of the first baby and the dad can name the second baby. You may also agree to have someone else such as a family member, choose a name. Perhaps each grandparent can submit a name, and then decide on one as a family. The good news is that baby naming doesn’t usually get to this point.

Why name your son after yourself?

It Sets The Stage For Self-Confidence. Every mom wants to raise their child to have great self-esteem. By naming your child after yourself, they will see that you have a strong sense of self-worth and (hopefully) it will encourage them to feel the same.

What’s the difference between junior and the 2nd?

JR is to be used when the child is going to have the same name as his father. On the other hand, II is to be used when the child would be taking the name of a family member other than his father. It could be an uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and so forth.

Can a girl be a Jr after her father?

When it comes to the II suffix, it is traditionally used when naming a child (usually a boy) after a male family member other than the father. Girls can also be given the suffixes Jr and II, but it is not as common as with boys.

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