Random question

[lolzabeth.livejournal.com]

What are peoples opinions on naming your child in honour of someone who died young?
My mum wanted to call me Ansley after my great aunt but Ansley died when she was 16 and my mum thoght it was a bad omen. My brother, however, wants to call his daughter Lucy Rose after his friend who passed away a couple of years ago. She was 17.

Sorry if this is a bit depressing but I was just wondering what people thought.

Lovely gesture, nice reminder or bad omen?

Comments

[fingie.livejournal.com]

Well, my maternal grandparents names were Jerrold Carlton & Coralene Faith and while they didnt die young Ive always wanted to incorporate their names into my first sons/daughters name. I can work with Jerrold or Carlton in my sons name, but Coralene just isnt my style at all. So, my daughter who is due in May is going to be named Adrianna Faith. My boyfriend lost a childhood friend around the age of 13 and refuses to use his name if we ever have a son because its too painful for him. I think it all depends on the person/situation.