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My husband is Milton Eugene the third and wants to name our baby the fourth if it is a boy. I absolutely HATE it, but I know it would mean a lot to his grandparents (I don't think his parents care at all). Even my husband has said he doesn't like the name, he only likes what it represents. I cannot come up with any nicknames that I like. We can't use Gene because that is what my husband goes by, and we can't use Milt cause that his going to be his dad's grandfather name. I am completely out of ideas other than trying to convince hubby to use a different name. Help!

This question was asked Feb. 20, 2012 4:42pm
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Answered by a guest - Feb. 25, 2012 1:54pm

You could call him Tony!! After he is born, you will call him all sorts of nicknames until one sticks. I know a Eugene who goes by Bubba. You'll find a great nickname from a strong family name. Try not to over think it now.

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Answered by airiesing - Feb. 24, 2012 3:23pm

then again, maybe it's a girl & a non-issue!

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Answered by airiesing - Feb. 24, 2012 3:23pm

maybe tonnie??

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Answered by a member - Feb. 22, 2012 12:04am

I know this doesn't really help, but I kind of like the name Milton! So many boy names nowadays end with "on" --- like Aidan, Mason, Dylan, Dalton, etc etc etc. It's so common. Milton isn't that common, but it fits right in with the trend. The grandfather can be called Milt, the dad can be called Gene, and he can be Milton. I don't really love the Eugene part, but it's just a middle name. However, I know you want to name your baby the name that YOU pick out, not that someone picked out generations ago! Still, hope this helps.

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Answered by JessicaWall11 - Feb. 21, 2012 9:59pm

i dont know if im going to be much help but i know exactly how you feel. my dad is charles joseph third. and him and my grandparents want our son {whenever we are blessed with one} to be the forth. i decided to keep the middle name. so when we have a boy it will be phoenix joseph. good luck

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Answered by mandib17 - Feb. 20, 2012 6:10pm

What about Mit as the nickname?

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