This is my first original post on Nameberry. I just wanted an opinion. I’m not married nor trying to concieve. I was just curious about your opinions on this name:
Now, I’m not usually a fan of double middle names, but all of these names have special meanings to me.
[name]Jeffrey[/name]- My father’s name and I’ve always loved it. I’m an only child so he was never given the oppurtunity to pass [name]Jeffrey[/name] on. [name]Arthur[/name]- My paternal grandfather’s name who passed away when my father was eighteen. Not to give TMI, I know my dad carries some guilt around concerning his father’s death and I think it would be nice to pass on. Yerk- My surname. Once again, I’m an only child and a girl, alas the name will end with me, In addition, if you take the initials they spell [name]JAY[/name], which is my maternal grandfather’s name.
I like that I have all the family names in one swoop, so I don’t risk offending anyone. I’m just not sure if the name sounds too heavy. I know it’s hard to make a decision with out an official last name, so if you’d like just make up a few and throw it in there to see how it sounds.
I think it all sounds good together and it’s great that you can get all the names in together that hold such meaning. The only thing I have to say is if you plan on having more than one kid would you not want to save one or more of the names? That’s just how my mind works. Also in my experience it’s best not to get too attached to a name before you have the opinion of your SO. Their opinion is important. [name]Hope[/name] this helps!
I love that the name is packed with meaning and it definitely all sounds great together. Like the previous poster said, I think if you are planning on having more than one child, you might want to think about saving some names for them as well? Maybe think about some of the names your SO likes or just consider that if or when you have another half, they might have names they like as well. But overall a great name!
I like it and don’t think it sounds too heavy of a name at all. I certainly understand wanting to get in all the names that hold such meaning to you in one swoop like that, that’s part of the reason I myself am considering doing a double middle name.
I love how much meaning the name has to you. I don’t find it too heavy at all. [name]Jay[/name] or [name]Free[/name] (from [name]Jeffrey[/name]) are light, fun nickname options.
Before you start loving it and getting set on it, you have to remember there might be someone else who will be involved in the naming process and he or she will likely want some say in the name. Also have to keep in mind it might be a girl and not a boy. Not to burst your bubble or anything, I just know how it feels to lose a name you love because your SO didn’t like it, so I try not to get attached to a name until my husband lets me know he likes it.
Overall, It’s a good name and I don’t think it matters that it honors a whole lot of people since only you and your SO will know. However, if you do plan on having more children, I’d be worried about their names not having as much significance unless you have more people you want to honor.
I think it’s a lovely idea and not at all too heavy. I love the nn possibility of [name]Jay[/name]; [name]Jeffrey[/name] and [name]Arthur[/name] are fantastic classic names; and I love the idea of using your maiden name as a middle name. The only thing I’d mention is just to keep in mind that your significant other may want some input or maybe want to name the first son partially from his family and partially from your family. You never know. But this is a great idea and they are all great names, so you lucked out there. [name]Even[/name] if they get split up on different kids, you can’t really lose.
The only name that is actually really important I use is [name]Jeffrey[/name], the other ones I am more than willing to let go of in case of any arguments about them, just tossing some ideas around in my head.
