tazinib1 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Hmmmm..not to sure what to think about this. Joseph is my first child from my first wife. My ex named our son Joseph and I got to choose his middle name: Ryan. I was just informed today that he has been going by Ryan at college for over a year now...hell his g/f didn't even know his real name was Joseph until 3 months into there relationship . The reason he gave me is that he hates the name Joseph. Note that his mother has not contacted him in over 3 years so he really does not like anything associated with her. Now I'm not sure this is the real reason, but it could be. He will, of course, always be Joseph to me but the fact that he is taking the name I gave him is kinda cool. What would your reaction be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I changed my last name a couple years back. I'm sure my pops would love that if he knew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted December 23, 2010 Author Share Posted December 23, 2010 I changed my last name a couple years back. I'm sure my pops would love that if he knew. Now THAT would anger me considering he is my only son and the only one that can truly pass on the family name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I didn't really have too much of a choice when it came to the names of my kids. I had to 'settle' for their first names though I do like them but the middle names for both are named after her brother who died after childbirth. If any of my kids wanted to change their names I don't think I would be able to call them by their new names. My kids names are their names in my mind. However, I wouldn't be upset with them unless it was their last name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Now THAT would anger me considering he is my only son and the only one that can truly pass on the family name. Not only am I his only son but his only child. He's probably heard about it and I hope it chaps his a$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 My first name is Joseph. We an also be called Joe or Joey and we have our own website. http://www.whosdatedwho.com/celebrities/people/list/celebrity-categories.asp?FD=firstname&ID=Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 our 5 yr old wants to go simply by his last name, I guess that's what they do for roll call in K? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 You changed your name TO Latrine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 At least it is not a change to Josephine. Always look on the bright side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted December 25, 2010 Author Share Posted December 25, 2010 At least it is not a change to Josephine. Always look on the bright side. True...very true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 (edited) You changed your name TO Latrine? It used to be manure-house. Edited December 25, 2010 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljbrun Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 As someone who has gone by my middle name nearly all of my life (coincidentally, it's Joseph), I think everyone should be called whatever they want to be called. Good for him. I hope Ryan suits him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thews40 Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I changed my last name a couple years back. I'm sure my pops would love that if he knew. Wild flower is such a better name for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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