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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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What is your 'suffix' when you're named for a grandparent?
My grandson is named not for his father (my son), but has the same name as his grandfather (my husband). I believe he would not be known as "John Joseph Smith, Jr.", as that would have to be my son. Is that correct? So would my grandson be known as "John Joseph Smith, II"? He's 8 years old, and we're still pondering what his name is.
Is there a suffix for females if you are named for a grandmother, or is that not appropriate?
Thank you for your input.
Regards,
BES
Is there a suffix for females if you are named for a grandmother, or is that not appropriate?
Thank you for your input.
Regards,
BES
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Hi, A few marginal comments from a Canadian. So if you are not an American, I'd avoid it. My grandson is named not for his father (my son), but has the same name as his grandfather (my husband).
- Hi, A few marginal comments from a Canadian.
- So if you are not an American, I'd avoid it.
- My grandson is named not for his father (my son), but has the same name as his grandfather (my husband).
- ", as that would have to be my son.
- Is that correct?
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Hi,
A few marginal comments from a Canadian.
This whole naming convention seems to me very much an American one.So if you are not an American, I'd avoid it.
My grandson is named not for his father (my son), but has the same name as his grandfather
A few marginal comments from a Canadian.
This whole naming convention seems to me very much an American one.So if you are not an American, I'd avoid it.
My grandson is named not for his father (my son), but has the same name as his grandfather
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