Why do Americans name their kids the same name?

Some families do name kids after relatives or other loved ones. In families where it’s done, it’s either tradition (sometimes with a specific naming convention) or it’s considered a high honor to have someone name their kid after you. My husband’s family has “family names” that are reused in each generation.

Why do some people name their kids Junior?

That common usage is to use Jr when the child is being named directly after his father and to use II when the child is to have the name of an earlier male relative, such as a grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, great-grandfather, etc. The Jr suffix has some other unofficial rules associated with it.

Why do parents name their kids the same name?

Usually the people with the same name were related of different generations, but sometimes they were cousins or unrelated and just lived in the same town. An alternate way that is common now is to retain the qualifier after death. This is usually done for father-to-son relationship.

Why do Americans name their son after themselves?

For some it’s an extension of that parent. Someone to carry on the name, particularly if the name has been in the family for a while or is unique in some way. For a few it’s a show of claiming the child or a need to feel self important by having something named after them.

What names are banned in Australia?

It contains an official title or rank recognised in Australia. It may be considered reasonably likely to insult, humiliate, offend or intimidate a person or group….Other banned names include:

• Bonghead.
• Chow Tow.
• Cyanide.
• D**head.
• G-Bang.
• Ikea.
• iMac.
• Maryjuana.

What do rich people name their sons?

Millionaire baby names for boys

• Bill.
• William.
• Amancio.
• Warren.
• Carlos.
• Jeff.
• Elon.
• Mark.