Can I Name My Baby After the Dog?

I don't see anything wrong with it at all. As a matter of fact my son named his first son after the dog we had when he was younger. That dog was a very special part of our family. I know when my grandson is older and my son tells him all about the little dog that inspired his name he will be proud to be a part of that story and all that love. So here's to Jake....your still in our hearts and always will be!

We were given a puppy for my son, when I was pregnant. . Unfortunately we were unable to keep the dog, but I named my son Jason, anyway. I have never regretted that decision in 40 years.

I don't think it is too horribly bad if it is actually a persons name. But please, do not name a person fido, spot or scooby doo.

Let me clarify - we were given a dog named Jason for the baby, when I was pregnant, unable to keep the dog due to housing rules, I chose to name my baby Jason, after that wonderful dog that another friend took, and haven't regretted my decision. I love the name Jason and I love my son

I think I'd want to cherish the memory of a beloved pet and keep them separate from my children! Http://www.petsinfoguide.info

many dogs have their own beds and their own wardrobes and special organic doggy diets.They have a great environment to grow ,to play ,and then to die .They are very luck.You know lots of peoples don't have their own clothes(can't think about wardrobes ) ,can't eat their fill.
I don't think there's anything wrong to name a baby after a pet's name .

I agree. Name the child after the dog but don't volunteer how the name came to bei unless you are close to the person. It's a great name!

I agree with you 100%. I named my first son after my dear dog Scotty. I loved that dog so much. Years later when I had a son I named him Charles after his dad and Scott after my doggie! He's 42 now and still has the name and tells his close friends...."ya know my mom named me after her dog!"

I think that's a charming story .... and "Fee Fee" I'm sure never felt slighted. Names which take their inspiration from love or admiration or even a favorite fiction character are a great legacy to your child. And a beloved pet counts in my mind. Or course, I'd have some trouble with "Fido" .... but I'd work out a compromise.

What I do have trouble with is the hyperlink linked to each of your names on this message board. Click onto it and you'll find your "profile" ... with every comment you've ever made on ANY of AOL's comment boards.

This is pretty invasive. Particularly since none of us was informed when we wrote our FIRST comment on any of these AOL sites, that the Email we were requested to provide for "VERIFICATION" was in fact automatically linked to this unauthorized profile ... and an archives of all our comments.

"Verification" does NOT mean "set up a profile" .... not in any English Dictionary I know of. Nor does it mean " with an archives of all your comments tossed in".

AND if you posted on LemonDrop and used your real name ( No option given here either ... just a request for a "name" ) it may be picked up by Google and you' ll find that profile listed under a search for your real name. Even if you change your "display" name later ... the profile will be under that original name.

Anybody feel a little violated here??????

There is nothing wrong with using the same name for loved ones. For some reason we have the idea that dogs are to be treated with less respect than humans. Saying " you treat me like a dog" or "Kicked around like a dog". You asked for opinions and this is mind. Name your child whatever name you wish. If the name means something to you, then why not? It's not putting your child down but it's saying that your dog is a valuable family member. Plus Jasper is an awesome name. It's not unique but not OVERUSED liek the name Joe, or Richard or the like. It's a great name. But you must have reservations about it or you wouldn't have asked for outside opinions, so I think you need to visit your concerns and see if they have merit for concern in this case.

This is just plain nutty. It wouldn't cross the mind of a normal-thinking-person, and if by chance it did, couldn't possibly be considered seriously.

Three older children? Pictures? Neighbors, friends and family?

Please. This is a joke, right?

My cousins in Sewickley , PA have a grandson and cousin named after their former dog Eric. I thought that was strange until my dogs came along and they are all named after people. Nelson Mandella, King Samuel, Winnie Mandella, Moses,Lucille Ball better known as Lucy,Winston Churchill and Mummey. It is amazing how true to their names they are... To each his own. Peace.

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Casper is a ghost! Bad choice.

The name is fine but do not do this to your baby!! Someone will always tell and no matter how many years pass, he will be made to feel odd or awful--by some mean little kid who heard from someone where the name came from. Maybe the third ot fourth but not the FIRST. Pick a name with the combination of your family name and your spouse's family name and everyone will be happy.

but he's a friendly ghost.

Jasper is a horrible name in the first place! I feel sorry for the poor dog for having been stuck with it,and I'll feel even sorrier for the new baby.The baby deserves a name of his own,so wise up lady,and give the kid a break!