Wilfred as MN

[lexisophie55]

I am kicking around the idea of using Wilfred as a middle name.

Wilfred is my Grandpa's first name.  My grandpa was born on the farm that my dad grew up on, that I grew up on, that my brother currently lives at.  We farm...still now.  93 year Grandpa and all.  My parents live with my Grandpa.  He is my hero.

My brother has always said he was going to use Wilfred as a middle name.  My brother has 2 girls and a 3rd girl on the way - with a scheduled C section and tubal ligation.  I have asked if Wilfred is okay to use.  He is fine with it.  (We are team green and 10 weeks ahead of their girl).

My middle name is Frances.  I grew up with some teasing - but it didn't bother me much, because it's my Grandma's name - so it meant alot.

HOWEVER - Wilfred is not as common as Frances.

Our leader for a boys name is Miles.

Miles Wilfred ____bach

Am I dooming my kid with a middle name of Wilfred?  I don't think so, my sister disagrees.

Any feedback would be great.  Any short names that go better with Wilfred would be great as well.

DS is Reid.

[billyhorrible]

I'm actually surprised you were teased for your middle name. I would bet dollars to doughnuts that even most of my close friends don't know mine.

My middle name is fine, but very different than the million "Lynn" and "Ann" middle names of my generation. My brother's middle name is...similar to Wilfred in style. Both of us were named for our paternal grandparents. Neither of us were teased or minded our middle names, I know I always thought it was cool I was named for my grandmother (who apparently was a kick ass woman who raised two kids after her husband died while working as a nurse and getting a graduate degree).

Long story short - I think Wilfred is fine.

[lexisophie55]

Jan 19, 2015 17:50:33 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

I'm actually surprised you were teased for your middle name. I would bet dollars to doughnuts that even most of my close friends don't know mine.

My middle name is fine, but very different than the million "Lynn" and "Ann" middle names of my generation. My brother's middle name is...similar to Wilfred in style. Both of us were named for our paternal grandparents. Neither of us were teased or minded our middle names, I know I always thought it was cool I was named for my grandmother (who apparently was a kick ass woman who raised two kids after her husband died while working as a nurse and getting a graduate degree).

Long story short - I think Wilfred is fine.

I don't want my children to have the "Marie", "Ann", "Kay" Middle name thing.  I loved that mine meant something.  My sister, who disagrees with it, has a middle name of Jean.  That's too boring IMO.  Jean is short for Ermagene - My parents thought that was better.

I totally understand where you are coming from.  Thanks for the feedback.

[ashiscute]

I really don't think Wilfred is tease worthy. I mean I can see saying it's an old man name but I don't think that would be hurtful teasing. And I agree 100% that most kids will even know it. I mean I don't know most peoples middle names outside of closest friends and immediate family.

I think Miles Wilfred is great!

[gallumbits]

I think it's common to have family names as middle names. Wilfred is fine and you really admire the person who you are honoring. . Do it!
We gave DS a middle name that I don't really like (Angus) after DH's grandfather and I was able to get on board with it because it was the middle spot ans because he was such an amazing man.

[dreadpiratebuttercup]

I think it's fine, and most kids won't have a clue what his middle name is.

[Stormtroopooper]

I don't love Wilfred, but I think in the mn spot, it's fine. I like the sentiment behind it.

[kellybenelly83]

I dont think its an issue, he can choose (if its a boy) to tell people his middle name or not. We had names after female relatives and 2/3 were not so hot but my sisters chose not to always share them. Mine is good It is super common but it was for an Aunt so it means something though its on every other peson.

[ugotstarbucked]

I think its a good name for an honor MN spot.

[leahb12]

I say go for it! I like the meaning to you, and I really doubt kids will tease him over his MN. I think Miles Wilfred is a good name!

[lexisophie55]

Maybe it is a girl thing, sharing middle names. I know all the middle names of my friends. I'm also called Frances on a daily basis. Oh well - I think Im fine with it now.

Thanks everyone!

Off to convince my husband that Miles is not a dog name.

[bromios]

I don't care for the name, but it's a mn, so who cares? As long as your kid doesn't go around introducing himself as Miles Wilfred ___bach (which would be a little odd) hardly any of his peers would even know his mn. I like Miles a lot.

[roundtwoomg]

I think that middle names don't matter generally (from a worrying how it sounds/what people think). My son has an Italian first and last name and his middle name is Solomon (family name).

I think you should absolutely use Wilfred. Great meaning it actually sounds nice with Miles IMO.