What do you think?

[OceanPrincess]

Hi all,

DH and I have about four names that are on our "top names" list. We're not sure if we'll actually make a decision before the birth or wait til DD is born but we have an on-going debate about one of the names...

I really like Erica. The problem with Erica is that DH's father's name is Eric. We see our inlaws frequently and Grandma and Grandpa will be heavily involved in DD's life.

What do you all think?

Is it ok to sort of use Grandpa's name?

We have asked him and he (of course) is delighted by the idea. DH is not so sure.

Thoughts/opinions welcome.

[Jakabella]

I think its a great name!! We are using both grandmothers names o a girl and both grand fathers names if a boy so im all for it!!

[New Dawn]

You will find once bub arrives you would no longer use FIL's name anyhow as it will be Grandpa this and Grandpa that, But I think its a lovely idea... I would go with it...

[Indadhanu]

I was going to say the same as Tali, and if you like it then I would go for it

[Aimz]

I think it's lovely too and I agree with Tali - you won't call him Eric anymore - you will call him "Grandpa"!

Really sweet name

[Mummyof2under2]

I think Erica is a gorgeous name and ditto the others on it being grandpa this etc.

[OceanPrincess]

Thanks ladies!!

I hadn't thought about that - once she is born we will start referring to him as Grandpa. I'm already doing it, in a teasing way!

I'm glad you all think its nice!

[Aimz]

What have you chosen for a middle name OP?

[JordieC]

I think it's a lovely idea!!

[MusicMuma]

I think its really special!! I would go for it!

[Nai]

I think it's lovely - we gave Genevieve the middle name Claudia after her grandpa and great-grandpa who were Claude - so I say go for it.

[Kitt3n]

I think its lovely !

[tiggerlinda]

Love it! I thinks that is so special esp if he is excited

[OceanPrincess]

Thanks ladies!

Amy we're a bit stuck on middle names... some options are:
Helen (my Nanna's middle name, always wanted to use it somewhere but DH isn't convinced)
Ruby
Rose (DH doesn't like but I do!)
...

Suggestions? What sounds nice with Erica?

[Aimz]

Oooh Erica Rose is soooo pretty! But I'm a big fan of the name Rose

[squidipa]

yeah its o.k to use it, do what ever ya want if u like the name use it

[OceanPrincess]

I like Rose too, I think it also flows really nicely with the first name and our surname.

DH isn't convinced on Rose though!

[BekZ]

I like the name Erica. Would other family members get their nose out of joint?

If not you could spell her name Erika.

Middle names:

Erica Lily
Erica Rose (I really like this too)
Erica Allyce
Erica Marie

Goodluck