Anonymous
Post 01/18/2014 15:26     Subject: Smith as a boy's middle name?
Anonymous wrote:I actually love it and think its really cool. I would do it - 100%.


+1! And I think your husband is being a little unreasonable.
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2014 15:14     Subject: Smith as a boy's middle name?
I like it. It sounds nice and it's a lovely gesture. Plus who cares about middle names anyway, no one knows them outside of family.
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2014 13:54     Subject: Smith as a boy's middle name?
I like using the mom's maiden name as a middle name, and Smith sounds just fine to me.

Besides, middle names don't matter to anyone but family anyway. We all obsess about them when we're pregnant, but really, they're just not a big deal. Do what makes you happy!
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2014 11:32     Subject: Re:Smith as a boy's middle name?
I didn't read the whole thread, but I'd say go for it. Both my kids have my maiden name as their middle names, and I love it.

That said, I kind of like the name Smith as a first name…reminds me of the guy from SATC, as the first PP pointed out. So, if I were in your shoes, I'd consider that too.

GL and congrats!!!
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2014 08:58     Subject: Smith as a boy's middle name?
Your husband got his junior, so he should back you on this. Smith is a fine middle name.
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2014 08:17     Subject: Smith as a boy's middle name?
I was a poster who said go for it. I think your DH wants a middle name that is a proper first name. What's funny is I think Smith works well as a first name, but when you put it in the middle has a last name feel. DH is within his rights to just not like last-names-as-middle-names, but maybe then you can compromise and use a first name from your side. If it were me I'd try to convince him to use Smith
Good luck!
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2014 08:12     Subject: Re:Smith as a boy's middle name?
My maiden name is Smith too. Both of my sons have Smith as their middle name.
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2014 07:53     Subject: Smith as a boy's middle name?
No one cares about middle names--name him whatever makes you happy.
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2014 07:10     Subject: Smith as a boy's middle name?
I actually love it and think its really cool. I would do it - 100%.
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2014 06:48     Subject: Smith as a boy's middle name?
Anonymous wrote:I think your bigger problem is your husband. Names the first kid after himself, but objects to your family name getting even a token mention?


+1. Smith is fine for a middle name and this is a common practice. Good luck
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2014 06:42     Subject: Smith as a boy's middle name?
I know a little boy with smith as his first name. Also, my kids have my maiden name as their middle name.
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2014 01:59     Subject: Smith as a boy's middle name?
People will assume its part of his last name if he tells them verbally.
Anonymous
Post 01/18/2014 00:36     Subject: Re:Smith as a boy's middle name?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I like when kids have their mothers maiden name as their middle name.


If he's a Junior, won't he have his father's middle name?


Please keep up. OP's first son is a junior. She is talking about naming her second son.


Had one too many glasses of wine and are getting bitchy I see...