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I have decided to change my boys' names when I finalize their adoption. I plan to keep part of their birthname and add a new name to it..That way we can honor both families....
I have to decide to name my oldest Benjamin Alexander....I am keeping his original middle name and giving him a new first name....
I love the meanings of his name:
Benjamin (Hebrew)- son of thy right hand
Alexander (Greek) -helper of mankind
For my youngest son I am still unsure....I am leaning towards Jordan XXXXXX (His current first name, but the correct spelling) for my youngest son
Meaning:
Jordan (Hebrew) descending (I just like Jordan, not really so hung up on the meaning)
XXXXXX - His current first name (Greek) - wealthy
I'm still tossing around names for my little one
Here is what I have so far:
Kenneth XXXXXX (His current first name would become middle name)
Kenneth Anthony (His current middle name would stay the same)
Joseph XXXXXX (My best friend's name is Joseph....and then my son's current first name would be middle name)
Joseph Anthony
Jordan XXXXXX
Markus Anthony
Most people say they really like Jordan and/or Joseph. What do you guys think???? :thanks:
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I'm not into Kenneth because I don't particularly like Kenny. But I really like Jordan and REALLY, REALLY like Markus (or Marcus). Marcus Jordan??
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I do not mean to be judgmental, but I don't see how changing their names is honoring anything. Are they young enough that they haven't grown accustomed to their own names? If you don't like their names I understand, but I would not ever change someone's first name if they're older than 6 months. My caseworker spoke specifically about how confusing that would be.
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DnvrMom
I do not mean to be judgmental, but I don't see how changing their names is honoring anything. Are they young enough that they haven't grown accustomed to their own names? If you don't like their names I understand, but I would not ever change someone's first name if they're older than 6 months. My caseworker spoke specifically about how confusing that would be.
Well you have every right to your opinion and you have every right to do whatever you want to do with your own children....but I repectfully disagree, I know MANY people who have changed their kids first name at various ages ..MANY much older than my children and the child was confused in no way... I can attest to this with my oldest son..he responds to his new name and is no way confused....
Many people have many varying opinions on the subject, but it is just that - OPINION....there is no proven research that it is detrimental to the child, and even if there was such research, doesn't mean that it would apply to all children.... I'm not saying my opinion is the right opinion..but it is my decision
I don't want to turn this into a debate..so this is my last word on the matter to those who disagree with the matter....because I have already made up my mind....thanks everyone!!!!!
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DnvrMom
I do not mean to be judgmental, but I don't see how changing their names is honoring anything. Are they young enough that they haven't grown accustomed to their own names? If you don't like their names I understand, but I would not ever change someone's first name if they're older than 6 months. My caseworker spoke specifically about how confusing that would be.
Sometimes birthparents saddle children with names that are just horrible. My baby was given (what I considered to be) a really difficult name. Regardless of her age, we would have had to change it.
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Don't forget there is a singer named Mark Anthony. I purposely didn't name my son what I had originally planned on because of a country singer with that name.
Just consider the implications when he is in Junior High.
Good luck, choosing names is hard!
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I like Samuel...there's a biblical reference and I believe it means "For this child I prayed".
Good luck.
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