Naming Our Baby - Walnut,CA

My oldest is a Matthew, and it IS really annoying that I named him such a common name. When we are at the park, every time I call my son's name, at least 1 other boy gives me a look like, "Who are you, stranger lady, and why are you calling my name?" If I could do it again, I'd give him a more unique name.

I completey understand where you are coming from. My mom passed away 11 yrs ago so when I got pregnant I wanted to name my child after her. I also wanted to name my child after my grandma that had passed away. While I was 5 months pregnant my mother-in-law was diagnosed with Leukemia and we knew she wouldn't be around for long. So, I had 3 people to use their names, but knew it would be too painful to actually call my child that name so here is what we did:
Mom: Carole Grandma: RoseLee Mother-In-Law: Judith/Judy

Daughter: Carlee Juliet

We used the letters of all their names, so her name has so much meaning to me and yet when I call out to her, it is not awkward or painful and she has her own identity.

I like the idea of using Ana as Karen had mentioned - either as a first or middle name. You could also change the spelling Suzie, Suzana. Or create a whole new name with parts of your sister's name: Alana.

You can also look up the meaning of your sister's name and find another name that matches the meaning.

For a boy you could use something like Zane - if you wanted to carry on with your sister's name or you could stick with what you already like.

Good luck to you - sorry about the loss of your sister - but congrats on baby #3!

To honor your sister you could use just Sue or if you're afraid that would be too close for your mother to be comfortable you could go with Ana. Either one could also be a middle name so that your mom is comfortable with it as well.

What about Angela Susana or Angela Sue?

Matthew and Andrew are both very nice classic names. I have a friend who just named her son Drew instead of the full Andrew which I liked too.

Good luck!
K.

A couple of ideas for a girl:

Ana - taking part of your sister's name
Lily - apparently, that is what Susana means http://www.babynames.com/name/SUSANNA

I think actually naming/calling her Susie will be too hard. A friend of mine planned to name her daughter Dawn after her sister who had passed away, but decided it would be too hard to have the name exactly the same. She named her Dana instead and it is perfect.

I love Andrew and Matthew for boys. Andrew is nice if you still want to honor your sister, because it ties in "ana."

You could also do Leanna Sue or Susie, I dunno, its a combo of Leah and Susana. I think its kinda cute. Then it wouldn't be like you were calling your sisters name every day but it would be a tribute to her. Just a thought.

Here is a website with baby girl Hispanic names.

http://www.babynames.org.uk/hispanic-girl-baby-names.htm

I love the idea of naming her Ana - would be a tribute to your sister and is also a beautiful name.

Well I named My baby Roxy, and I love it. I also liked Ruby, Cecilia, Josephina, Joiee (Joey), and a few more. You can always give the baby girl the middle name Sue, Suzie, Susie, or Susana. If its a boy would you give him the middle name Susano? It's the boy version but you and your family would know its to honor your sister. I knew a susano, and we just called him Sano. Good Luck!

I say use Susana for her first name. Whether you name your daughter after your sister or not, I'd say you think of your sister daily and with that comes sadness of course. But if you name your daughter Susana not only does it honor the memory of your sister but it will now be a joyful reason to say her name daily and when your daughter is old enough you can tell her all about her namesake she'll feel special and honored I'm sure. I like Mateo over Matthew. Congrats on the upcoming birth!

What about Susana but call her Ana instead of Susie?

We too have 2 boys. Our first born is named after my grandfather who passed away a month before our son was concived. It brought a great comfort to my mom and to me for our son to carry on the name. I asked my mom beforehand and she was all for it. Our second son is named after my father who passed away when I was 19 . He was killed and it was very tragic since he was so young so it too was comforting for my family, that our second son was named after him. We are having a girl in October and she will be named after my grandmother who is still living(Thankfully!!!!!!!!!!) I would ask your mom what she thought of it. It might be very healing for both of you, if you name your little girl after your sister.

My vote, short and simple...

Suzanne.

:)

My son is Michael Andrew (he's a jr though) and I love Matthew James or Matthew Charles. For a girl I prefer Cheyenne Nicole. I know that doesn't help you with a tribute to "Susie". What about Ana as a first name (shortened from Susana)?

I personally love the name Susan or even better Susana. Can you just call her Susana? It might be better to make it her middle name if you think it would be hard. I like the name Andrew but I think Matthew is very common and a little boring. Good luck with your baby and I am sorry about your sister.

My favorite girl name is Hannah Grace (wishing I had known that when I had my daughter lol) I have a son named andrew michael, a boy name joseph matthew and a girl name Emily Suzanne and a boy named Samuel Alan congrats on the new baby

I think use Susana as a middle name. That way she is still tied to the memory of your sister, but has a unique name all her own for her first name.

Good luck!