Can siblings have the same middle name?

It's unusual, but not weird - particularly if, as once used to be more common than it is now, the middle name is a traditional name within the family, such as a grandparent's surname.

What is the rule for middle names?

There's no particular rule for choosing a middle name. Some families have traditions, some don't. Some want to honor someone with a name, some just pick a name they like.

Can siblings have the exact same name?

It is not illegal but could lead to a lot of confusion. Why would anyone wish to do this?. Part of the joy of having a child is choosing the name. However, we have found from our family tree that where a child has died young, a subsequent child was often given that same name.

Can twins have the same middle name?

Of course you can. The twins would probably go by their middle names growing up to avoid confusion. Once grown, if they lived apart, they could easily revert back to their full names. George Edward Foreman, the boxer, named all five of his sons after himself.

Can my son have the same middle name as me?

It is seen as a way of continuing to pass the name on. Using a parent's middle name continues passing the name on and keeping it in the family, as well as creating a bit more of a bond (so many kids growing up would think it's cool to say “me and daddy/mommy have the same middle name!”)

Why Do We Have Middle Names?

Why do Jennifer Love Hewitt's kids all have the same middle name?

Autumn and Atticus both have the middle name James, after Brian's grandfather. We thought it would be cute for them to share the same initials and middle name.

Is my son a Jr if he has a different middle name?

Junior signifies “son of” the man who has the same first, middle and surname. The father, when the son is named Jr., becomes Sr.

Is it normal to give your kids the same middle name?

I think overall, it's fine for kids to all share a middle name. It's a nice connection they can share for the rest of their life. I don't know that I would do something like that, but I do think it's perfectly fine. Same goes for the same initials - if it works for them, then I don't see an issue.

How many middle names are you allowed to have?

You can have as many middle names as you like but just remember, it can be a lot, particularly when you need to complete documentation with your full, legal name. My friend gave her daughter three middle names. With her first name, three middle names and two (hyphenated) surnames, that's a heck of a lot of names!

Can two people have the same full name?

Yes it is possible and they don't have to be related. If you have a common last name it is possible that somewhere, someone has the same first name.

Can 2 siblings have different DNA?

Because of recombination, siblings only share about 50 percent of the same DNA, on average, Dennis says. So while biological siblings have the same family tree, their genetic code might be different in at least one of the areas looked at in a given test. That's true even for fraternal twins.

Can two siblings have the same age?

Of course! My older brother and I are six days less than a year apart in age. Interestingly enough, my mom and her older brother were also exactly six days less than a year apart in age. This is called being an “Irish twin.” We're not actually twins.

Can two siblings look identical?

Yes, siblings can and do sometimes look alike if they're not twins. Twins do not always look alike. “Identical” twins sometimes are so similar the parents can't tell them apart, and sometimes they are different enough for strangers to tell them apart. Sometimes distant cousins look similar enough to be siblings.

Do middle names matter legally?

There are no regulations governing middle names. Some people have no middle name, only a first and last name. Other people may have two or more middle names. Parents can choose their children's names according to their preferences.

Why are middle names secret?

For any number of reasons — this may be the compromise name, the name of some dead unknown relative, or an unliked relative. They may not like the middle name. Or more recently, it's a security identifier — the name that proves you're really you, so it helps that only officialdom knows it.

Can you have two middle names on Social Security card?

The SSA doesn't care about your middle name, as they state on ther website “-For SSA enumeration purposes, a legal name consists of a first name and last name (or surname). The legal name is the name used to sign legal documents, deeds, or contracts. We do not consider the middle name or suffix part of the legal name.

What does the Bible say about naming your child Jesus?

The baby inside her is from the Holy Spirit. She is going to have a son. You must give him the name Jesus. That is because he will save his people from their sins.”

Can I give my child two middle names?

Of course your child can have two middle names, I have 2 middle names and it works perfectly fine for me. Some people think that its weird but it really is not and those persons get over it pretty quickly, it really is just a name and the name doesn't define the person.

Why do people give their kids middle names?

Ultimately, middle names are there to strengthen family and societal ties and express the family's values and religious commitments.

Why do we give babies middle names?

History says middle names began in ancient Rome — when many Romans had three names: A praenomen was a personal name, or what we call first names today; a nomen, which was a family name, and lives where middle names currently sit; and the cognomen, which identified what branch of family you were from, similar to what ...

Can a girl be a Jr after her father?

Junior. It's the same for both boys and girls. We just don't hear it that often because boys are given their fathers' exact names much more often than girls are given their mothers'.

Are you supposed to put JR on birth certificate?

Sr never appears on a birth certificate but Jr, III, and IV can. They are a part of your legal name. Is a name suffix, like "Jr." or "Sr." or "III" part of your legal name?

Do you have to put JR on legal documents?

When you sign a legal document such as a will, deed or affidavit, you should use the Jr. Doing so will help to make it clear that you are, in fact, your father's son, and not your father. In order to legally change your name, you need to go to court and obtain a judge's approval.

Who is Jennifer Love Hewitt's husband in real life?

The Party of Five alum told host Ellen DeGeneres, "It was just the two of us, and then we went to Bed Bath & Beyond, because that's what married people do." She added of Hallisay: "He's an awesome, incredible father and a great husband, and I just feel really lucky." Jennifer Love Hewitt and Brian Hallisay on '9-1-1 '.