Naming after a grandparent

I really like the name Christopher which is my dad's name, and would like to name my boy after him. What do you think?

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Personally I think middle names are great. Still honors the person but gives the child their own identity. Otherwise they can feel they are always living up to someone and when that person passes it can also be even harder.

We use a lot of family names. I love it. I'm named after my grandmother (my husband is also named after his grandfather) and it feels like such a special thing. We're also incredibly close, not just because of the naming (obviously lol) but I do feel like it's just a nice way to honor someone you love.
Also, just because it was mentioned above, I have never felt like I didn't have my own identity just because I share a name with someone nor have I ever felt like I needed to live up to her. Just my personal opinion.

My husband was named after one of his mother’s boyfriend who passed away in a fire.

My first born son is named after my husband.

My boys middle names is after a family member too.

My first has Michael as a middle name after my grandad and this baby will either have Jaqueline after my Nan or Peter after my other grandad

I absolutely love Christopher! I think it’s a gorgeous, strong classic name.

I also love the old fashioned nickname of Kit that Christopher has!

My baby has my mothers name as her middle name. Its maybe not the coolest or most beautiful name . But she passed away when I was a child and it means a lot to me that she is involved somehow with my baby and honoured 😍 when one day my baby will wonder where her middle name came from and I can tell her all about her grandma. I think it’s beautiful and special . I am also named after my grandmas middle name . My brothers first name is after my mums dad . And if you love the name Christopher why not ? 😍😍

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