Should i carry on the family tradition?

[Ally1979]

Mr A's family tradition is the eldest son born to the eldest son is called Richard William but i dont like it. This is a long standing tradition and i would feel very bad about going against it but every time i suggest a different name Mr A digs his heels in and says "Family tradition and im not breaking it" Soooooo, should i go along with it?

 

[Minxy]

Erm, no

Haven't voted though as I'd go for a compromise. Pick the first name I wanted with Richard William as middle names.

Tradition is important but you name your child for life and you can't be cringing every time you call him in for his tea!

 

[maybebaby]

I agree with Minxy. Use the family names as middle names & select a first name that you can choose together and love.

If all else fails tell him your gran's just told you about a long-standing family tradition where the eldest son has to be called Norbert and see what he has to say about that! (Sorry to any Norberts out there...)

 

[Lola's Mummy]

I agree, I wouldn't use a name i didn't like just to keep other people happy. It's your baby as well as your OH's so you both need to agree on a name together.

 

[dannii87]

No way! It's your baby too! I'm sure there is a name floating about that you both like!!

Anyway, someone down the line is going to break the tradition, might as well be you! lol xx

 

[MagicMarkers]

Tell your Oh he either compromises or has no say in the bloody name, bugger family tradition, what it your familys got a tradition of calling babies Raddish ???

Your baby hun !!

 

[dannii87]

what it your familys got a tradition of calling babies Raddish ???

That's my middle name


Only joking!! xx