I want my daughter to be a Jr?

Question

Several years ago, I had a son with my boyfriend. He wanted to name him "John Smith Jr.", which we did. I am pregnant again, this time with a daughter. I would like to name her "Amy Wilson Jr." but my boyfriend objects. What do you think? (Names are not our real names.)

Answer 1

I think everyone deserves an original name.

Maybe Amy as a middle name?

And why not use the same last name?

Answer 2

Well, it will get confusing for both kids to be named after parents. And girls aren't juniors, boys are.

Answer 3

thats weird...arent you supposed to only do " jr" with boys ?...that would be odd if ur name ur daughter a jr.

Answer 4

I think maybe its because the Jr is mostly only added to male names, so he may feel that adding that to your daughters name is too masculine.  

Answer 5

make her a the second not a junior

Answer 6

well i think you shouldnt call her jr because from what i know thats only for boys and not only that i dont think you want people teasing your daughter saying that shes a boy  because of the jr part i think you should name her amy but then your boyfriend dosent want to call her that because thats your name

Answer 7

Don't be stupid. Give your daughter her own identity. That starts with her name.  I hate when guys are strapped with Jr  in their name. I have three sons & none of them are Jr

Answer 8

name her that

he is not the boss of u you have to hold her in your belly for 9 months at least he could name her the name you want

Answer 9

Daughters can't be juniors..

It's a male thing...

Answer 10

junior is for boys not for girls.. so in that case I say break the cycle call her amy wilson jr =)  I say forget what your bf says for god sakes she is coming out of you not him

Answer 11

i think you should just go with amy wilson

Answer 12

i dont think girls can be juniors  but just name it after you  and you should get married if your having babies

Answer 13

amy wilson ew much

thats so ugly !

Answer 14

I don't see a problem with it. It's not common to name a girl like that but it's acceptable. It might get confusing around the house though, also it might be best to have your children share the same last name.

Answer 15

No, not to be rude but Jr. on a girl sounds horrific well that's my opinion and if you like it then go right ahead and name her that but i wouldn't and i don't think she'll like it well good luck in whatever you choose to do!

Answer 16

That will make her life miserable. People will assume she's a boy

Answer 17

I saw it on an account today... I think it was Larissa Jr.  With males, I ask Jr or Sr? but it seemed a little silly with women... (jr was born in 1988) so I asked for the date of birth.    

Answer 18

your not traditionally supposed to, but i think that would be cool you should definitely do it!

Answer 19

I think you should stand firmly in your guard. My mother wanted to do the same with me and my father objected to it. She regrets not being more firm with him now. However, I understand the logic of your boyfriend in this matter. Traditionally, it is only custom for the male to carry on the name but that is not to say that you can't make your daughter a Jr.

In all honesty, having your daughter share your name will be something beautiful and help tie a great bond. I know it seems silly that a name could do that but it really does. A lot of times I use my mothers middle name with my name to carry her with me always. I hope he gives in for you. Take care and good luck with your pregnancy. <3

Answer 20

well its nice that you want to name your baby after yourself and would be nice if you didn't already name your son after your bf. it may be a little much ex. amy and amy, john and john? kinda much

not to mention ur pf says ur 44 and only have a 20 yr old daughter. :p

Answer 21

My daughter was named after her father but she is not a jr. Her name is Jacklyn Marie and my husband is Jack William.

Answer 22

Mostly associated with boys? Try always in normal society. Please do not do that to that poor child. She will have to live with it, not you. Trust me, I have been called Ms for 43 years because my first name is Kelly. If anyone see Jr., they will automatically assume your daughter is male and call her Mr., even if her first name is Janet.

Answer 23

I wasn't aware girls could be juniors? Personally I think it's sexist so yes, make your daughter a junior if you want her to be one. It's your bf not your husband. Obviously if he doesn't care enough to marry you then he should let you, the person who's carrying the child for nine months, decide what to name her. xP

Answer 24

I believe a child should have their own identity., but to some people it is very important that they name their children after them or a family member. Maybe you could name her something similiar to your name. Or use your first name as her middle name

Answer 25

why don't you just take out the "JR." part..and just name her after you..I would love to give my future daughter my first name as her first..Technically she would be a junior...

Answer 26

It looks weirder for a girls name to have a Jr.

Answer 27

Junior is generally associated with males, but what you propose is interesting. I have never heard of a girl with Jr. in their name. It probably could be included legally as part of their name, but I think you are opening your daughter up to a lot of teasing in the future by her classmates and friends by making her a "Jr."

I'm a guy...and a Jr. ... and even I don't particularly like it!

I'm wondering now if their isn't a female equivalent to Jr.? Can't think what it would be though.

Answer 28

hu never thought about a girl being called jr.

but i know a girl who took on the first name of her great grandfather, grandfather and father

its pretty koo though

unique  

Answer 29

Since Junior usually refers to boys, why not call her Amy Wilson II?

Answer 30

Well "Jr" names kind of take away from your kid as an individual. Would you really want that strong of a tie to your parents? It might be cute in the beginning, comparing your kids features to yourself and all but don't you want something a little more interesting? Especially if you've already made that choice, two "jr" kids would be weird. Imagine introducing your family. "Hi im Bob, this is my wife Amy and these are our kids Bob and Amy." Just think about it...

Answer 31

She'd get teased. How about something similar like Amelia or Amaya or Emma or Emmaline? :o)