What shall I do about the name Trigger?

Question

I have recently gave birth to my first child a baby boy and we could not decide on the name. On the next day there was a terrible accident involing my younger brother. He had internal bleeding and the doctors knew they could do nothing more from him and gave him a few hours to live. Before he passed away I told him I was going to name my son after him, Edward. He said I didn't have to do that but I said I wanted to, so he told me if thats what I wanted to do could I name my son Trigger (which was my brothers nickname) because he had always hated the name Edward and wished he had been called Trigger. I actually do not like the name Edward either.

Personally I don't think Trigger is an appropiate name for a child but I really want to name him after my brother. What do you think I should do?

Answer 1

Make Trigger his middle name, so he can use it if he wants when he gets older.

Answer 2

why dont you have either one of the names as a middle name thats what id prob do, i must admit trigger is a bit weird, and im so sorry for your loss, good luck with the baby,

Answer 3

go with your brothers wishes but go for Trigger as a middle name.  you can always tell your son that his uncle named him.

it is a bit only fools and horses though.

congratulations and sorry for your loss

Answer 4

I'm so sorry for your loss,

i think Edward would be a good middle name,

maybe call him something beginning with T as a first name?

then you can maybe call him "Trigger" as a nickname as well,

just a thought.

Answer 5

Trigger--- as in Only Fools and Horses ???

thats terrible - try variants of Edward -- Teddy, Ted, Edmund etc

Did he have a middle name ???

How about using the surname (your maiden name) or a variant of same

I dunno just a few suggestions

Answer 6

Name him Edward, and maybe use Trigger as his nickname or middle name.

I am sorry about your loss but congratulations on your first born!

Answer 7

Have it as a middle name

such as

James Trigger ............

Ryan Trigger ...............

A lot of names would go with Trigger as a second name

Sorry to hear about your brother

xx

Answer 8

I think that since your brother was in a terrible accident than you should give him the MIDDLE name Trigger! It's so cute.

Aaden Trigger

Daniel Trigger

Shane Trigger

Kyle Trigger

Lorenzo Trigger

Raymond Trigger

Answer 9

Taylor Trigger,

Answer 10

First, I am really sorry about your brother! I lost my brother about a year ago and I know how hard that must be.

However, I agree that Trigger is not an appropriate name. You can still have your son be named in honor of your brother though. Here are the options I can think of:

1. Make Trigger his middle name

2. Make Edward his middle name

3. Name him something you love and call him Trigger as a nickname if it sticks.

4. Believe it or not, Ted is a nickname for Edward. If you like the name Ted/Teddy (I do) you could name or middle name him that!

Whatever you do, do not name your son something that you don't like just because of your brother. I don't think he would want that, especially since he did not ask you to, you were the one to suggest it, and he didn't even like his own name! If one of these options appeals to you, it would be a great way to keep your brother's memory alive. Whatever you do, name him soon!!!! I wish you the best of luck with your brother's death and with your new son!

Answer 11

Make Edward or Trigger a middle name. I am sorry about your brother.

Answer 12

If you really want to name your kid after your brother, then I think you should just use Trigger.

If your brother hated his name, then it doesn't seem right (to me) to honor him by using a name that he hated.

I honestly think that Trigger would be cute. Maybe use that as a middle name, or a nickname?

But if your brother hated Edward, then I don't think you should name your baby Edward after him.

Anyway, I think it's really nice that you want to name your son after your brother.

Answer 13

I think it would be good as a middle name!

You name could name your son after another family member, that way, your little brother is always with your family (if you get what i mean)

Answer 14

So sorry to hear about your brother you must have mixed emotions at the moment.

I would go for Eddie which is short for Edward but still kind of cute...maybe middle name Rigg which would take a bit of Trigger.

Eddie Rigg *******

Answer 15

parents can be so crule

Answer 16

Edward is a noble name with a long history and means "prosperous guardian."  I love it (it's my middle name).

"Trigger" in "Only Fools and Horses" was so-called because he looks like a horse and the original "Trigger" was a horse owned by a cowboy whose name I can't remember who featured in children's westerns in the 1940's and 1950's. Imagine the possibilities for ridicule. Call him Edward and then, as he grows up, you can, if he wishes, use Trigger as a nickname.

Answer 17

I would pick which one you like better (Edward or Trigger) and use it as a middle name.  

Jacob Trigger

Ethan Trigger

Kinda cute...

Answer 18

Yeah like a lot of people said, how about a middle name either Edward or Trigger!  Or try uisng your brothers name and the name trigger and coming up with something. Sort of like an anagram of it!!

Then again the name might grown on you, prob not the best thing but if it means that much to you.  It is an unusal name and your baby could love it and when he finds out where it came from and why he was named that even more special a present from his uncle :)

But if you really cant think of a way to have it with the names included dont feel bad for not naming your son those names because you really do need to like your own kids name, Im sure your brother would understand!  

I hope you figure something out.

Answer 19

I'm very sorry for your loss.  Perhaps, you could use Trigger as a middle name or, as was the case with your brother, name your son something else but call him Trigger as a nickname.  It's your call.  Good luck.

Answer 20

It could be his middle name?

Answer 21

PLEASE don't call your child Trigger it sounds terrible.

You kid will be the laughting stock of the school when he goes. Call if something normal. I know your brother said that before he died but hes not around no more. Your son has to live with the name for the rest of his life so think seriously about it. instead of regreting it later. Believe me who wants to be called Trigger? Your brothers name was edward not Trigger at birth plus there was meaning behind your brothers nickname..

Answer 22

You have a couple of options.  You could name him Trigger.  You could name him Edward Trigger and call him Trigger.  However, if you name him Trigger, please don't make his middle name Happy.

Answer 23

You can use Ed as a middle name instead of Edward, example: Trigger Ed

Answer 24

I'm really sorry for your loss.

I think the name Edward is more appropriate for a child, and maybe Trigger as a middle name.

Edward Trigger is fine, in my opinion. But definitely not Trigger as a frist name.

If you do not like the name Edward, you can shorten it to Ed or Eddy/Eddie.

Hope this helps x

Answer 25

First of all may I say how sorry I am for your loss. What a lovely idea of your's.  What you could do is give him the name 'Trigger' as a middle name, then as he get's older you can tell him about your brother and his name, and leave it up to him to let people know if he want's to be known as Trigger. Either way I am sure your brother will be looking out for him !

Answer 26

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you.  How about you give your son the name Trigger or Edward as a middle name. I'm sure your brother would be very proud of you for being so brave. I think whatever name you give your son, your brother will be happy with your decision.

Best of luck xx

Answer 27

Trigger would be passable as a middle name but not a given name, you are right about that.  

If you don't care for either name much, pick one, use it as a middle name and think of something else for a first name.  I can understand you wanting to do this but please don't give your child a name you don't really care for just because of this traumatic experience.  A middle name is a lovely way to honor your brother and is a nice compromise so that you can think of a first name you actually like.

My condolences on the loss of your brother.

Answer 28

Just make his middle name Trigger.

Answer 29

Why don't you pick your own first name, but nickname the child Trigger?

Answer 30

I would go ahead and call him trigger! So what if it doesn't conform to the names that are around just now?

Bearing in mind, once your little boy grows up you'll find some really unique names in the school!

Answer 31

You could use Trigger as a middle name.