Thoughts on this one? [name_f]My[/name_f] very first boyfriend’s name was [name_m]Heath[/name_m]. It’s why I haven’t really considered it, but we were 13-14, so now I’m thinking that’s kinda silly. He passed away at 21 from cancer. Would it be weird for me to use it?
[name_m]Heath[/name_m] is kind of rugged, cool and rough around the edges.
Did you stay in touch with [name_m]Heath[/name_m]? Would people who you introduce baby to know about him ? Would you mind it being perceived as a nod to him? Would you feel odd about it?
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I think [name_m]Heath[/name_m] is handsome! Outdoorsy, rugged, cool and has a whimsical flair.
Regarding ‘your’ [name_m]Heath[/name_m] I’m firstly sorry to hear about his passing as such a young age that’s awful. Concerning [name_m]Heath[/name_m] I think it depends on lots of factors. Did you stay in touch with him after your ‘relationship’ ended? Did you consider this ‘relationship’ serious? What was your perspective of your relationship? Ultimately yes you were young but I entered into my first relationship at 14 it was very serious (due to be married) and ending up sharing the loss of a baby together it was very serious despite being young. However I know people who have their first relationship at 14 it’s just a couple of kisses or whatever and it’s over a few weeks/months later. I think you need ascertain the seriousness of your ‘relationship’ if it was serious I wouldn’t use the name. Other factors would be whether you remained friends or not and if people would assume you’re honouring him. I think if the relationship was serious or friendship was formed afterwards for people to make the connection to this [name_m]Heath[/name_m] I wouldn’t use the name.
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It feels very 90s surfer style, very much [name_m]Heath[/name_m] [name_m]Ledger[/name_m] to me.
That’s so sad 
I probably wouldn’t feel able to use the name in that instance, it would remind me of the death at a young age (especially as [name_m]Heath[/name_m] [name_m]Ledger[/name_m] famously died young as well)
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@tori101 @Greyblue @persephonescrown
First I want to say thank you. You 3 seem to always comment on my posts and I appreciate it. I realize I’m probably getting annoying with my indecisiveness. I’m an avid name nerd, but also study numerology and that makes finding a name so much more difficult! I find a name I like, but end up not liking the numerologic personality that comes with it. That’s one reason I like [name_m]Heath[/name_m]. He’s described numerologically as “a reassuring and calming presence”. I love that.
As for the boyfriend, he definitely had that presence. He was a sweet kid and it is incredibly sad that he passed so early. We only “dated” a few short months and separated amicably. I was closer to his older sister at the time than I was him to be totally honest. The only people who would remember would be my mom, sister and his sister who I am friends with on FB, but haven’t actually seen or talked to her in probably 20+ years. Still, after pondering it a bit more, I do think I’d feel weird using it. Thanks again!
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I really like the name [name_m]Heath[/name_m]. It has a steady, hard-working sound for a name.
Generally though, I am against people using names of former significant others for their children. If you really want to pursue this though, your partner needs to be 1000% on-board.
Sorry to hear about your former bf.
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