It isn't necessary really but its a nice gesture I think- especially if it is a family name.

Plus- its just fun to be able to pick 2 names!!

Perhaps your DH will like the idea of a son having his name as a middle name? Or for his daughter- a name from his family or a female you both admire?

My son's first name is very uncommon but his middle name is James after my father- who we both love to bits. Middle names can be a good way to 'traditionalise' an uncommon name.

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