When my husband and I first got together, we got a corgi. He was our first “child” and the best dog! He passed away on [name]New[/name] Year’s [name]Day[/name].
His name was Junction - which was a tribute to my dad. My dad’s initials are JCT and that’s used on road signs when there’s a junction ahead.
We’re expecting a new addition to the family in [name]June[/name]. (We’ll find out gender next week.) I suggested using “Junction” as a middle name if we have a boy. My husband isn’t exactly on board but I think could be convinced. What do you guys think? Is it too far out there?
I’ve also considered using our dog’s birth name (the one he was originally registered under by the breeder), [name]Adam[/name]. However, it’s not my favorite name.
Another option would be to find names that have a similar meaning to “junction”: a place or point where two or more things are joined, as a seam or joint.
I don’t mean to diminish the memory of your dog, I had and do have pets that mean the world to me, but honestly I wouldn’t use his name as your child’s middle name… I just think it’s a little strange if you were to tell people that it’s after a dog? I like the idea of using a name with similar meaning a lot better!
I think I would advise against it. I’m just a random stranger whose opinion doesn’t really matter (seriously, do what you want), but it seems a little weird to me. Dogs and Cats are great, but they can’t really achieve things or live lives as rich and nuanced as humans, so it seems kind of weird to name a human after a dog. Naming your baby after your dad, on the other hand, would be awesome.
I agree with everyone else pretty much. As someone who has lost some of the most loved pets, I can see why it might seem like a good idea to keep the name in the family through a child. However, look at it from the perspective of the child; knowing they were named after a pet would seem weird to them (especially one they never met and had no emotional attachment too) and quite possibly make them feel as if the dog was more loved than them (and therefore, got the unique original name). [name]Even[/name] using another name like Seam (I know you’re not considering Seam, but I can’t think of an example) seems a little far to me.
Keep your beloved dog Junction alive in other ways. Put up lots of pictures of him around the house (and in the babies room!) and keep him alive that way while giving your potential son (or daughter) a name unique for them. [name]One[/name] thing I COULD see you doing is honoring the father in a different (and yes, strictly different) way. That would seem like a more doable idea.
I am going to disagree with everyone & say go ahead & use it. It’s unique but reminds me of [name]Journey[/name] on a girl which would make a great middle.
Junction is kind of rambling traveler & a bit of a hillbilly name, but I like it. And I am all about something different in the middle with something classic in the first name spot.
I love dogs and I think your son will either love the story & the unique middle or he will think you’re totally weird and not introduce himself with his middle…but it probably won’t be something he dwells on or something that undermines his self esteem!
I’m sorry about Junction! I have a corgi now and I love her to pieces. I wouldn’t name a child after her though. I just think it might upset your child as he got older, and might be a reason for him to get teased if his peers ever found out. I agree with jess that you should keep Junction alive in other ways.
I think it wouldn’t be a good idea, just think of the awkward conversation: “you named me after a dog?” how are you going to respond to that?
I have pets and I get that they are special, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable putting their names on my child. Also they are kind of out there names to begin with. In the end I think a better idea is maybe to honor Junction with your next pet.
You guys are probably right. I like the idea of “different” middle names like [name]Captain[/name] or [name]Meadow[/name] so Junction kind of fit the bill. I might try to see if I can find a similar meaning name. The only boy first name I like is [name]Nathaniel[/name] and [name]Nathaniel[/name] Junction doesn’t flow too well.
Corgis are amazing and I’m sorry for your loss. I think Junction sounds awkward as a baby name. I’d suggest you consider [name]Adam[/name] since it’s also related to your dog. Or maybe find a name with a similar meaning.
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with honoring your dog in your child’s name. It’s only the middle name, and it’s also honoring your father since the dog was named to honor him. Junction is a bit out there, but it’s not terrible. You could also pick another J name. [name]Justin[/name] and [name]Jason[/name] are a little similar to Junction. I don’t know of any names with a similar meaning, but if you can find one, I like that idea.
edit: I like the suggestion of [name]Nathaniel[/name] [name]Wade[/name]. Actually, I really like it.
While I think Junction could be a fun mn I don’t think I’d name my child after my pet. Maybe you can find a name that would honor your father but that reminds you of Junction as well (as a little side bonus).
What’s the problem with being named after a loved one? Pets are family members, too. I wouldn’t mind to be named after a pet!
And guys, it’s ONLY the middle name. I think you should go with Junction or Adam as the middle, if it’s a boy.
Edit: Or you could use the initials JCT? Like James Cassius Theodore or Jemma Claire Therese.
Personally, I wouldn’t want to be named after a dog. Also, you considered him your child. Wouldn’t it be weird for your “second” child to be named after the first? Also, I don’t like the idea of Junction as a name regardless of who it’s after.
I’m sorry for your loss.
What about giving your son (or daughter) the initials JCT…a first with two middle names? Then you’d honor the pet and your father in some ways?
