tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658154792486109480.post6029906798816729583..comments2023-10-26T08:36:48.127-06:00Comments on 2 Dads 2 Be: Naming Etiquette - Is there Any?GayDadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03412317506473757966noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658154792486109480.post-5466460494200002732008-04-15T08:08:00.000-06:002008-04-15T08:08:00.000-06:00We ended up deciding on having my last name as a s...We ended up deciding on having my last name as a second middle name. I'm don't really feel all that connected to my last name anyway and decided that I didn't want them going through life with a long, hyphenated last name and dealing with it later when/if they get married. I thought about changing my last name, but it sounds like a huge hassle!GayDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03412317506473757966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658154792486109480.post-38667704342825019202008-04-10T11:59:00.000-06:002008-04-10T11:59:00.000-06:00My partner and I are having the naming etiquette p...My partner and I are having the naming etiquette problem too. Not her really, just me. I am the biological mother but I want our children to have her last name. I think that will make her feel more connected to the child and since she impregnated me, it only seems right. Problem - we have both changed our names before and she had so much trouble, she won't do it again. I would like to add her name to mine so the children will have her name. I can't find which way it goes though - when referring to myself, is it the first or second name that I use if I choose not to say the whole thing? I would like to keep my name for professional reasons. Can I get my name hyphenated, go by my last name only and use only her name on the birth certificate?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658154792486109480.post-70722846419944972912007-11-08T14:28:00.000-07:002007-11-08T14:28:00.000-07:00My partner and I have also discussed the surname s...My partner and I have also discussed the surname situation. Being of Hispanic origin, it's actually quite common to have multiple surnames. Many people that come to the United States find it odd that they only go with one, single surname.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, my partner is not Hispanic and so he's not used to using multiple surnames, let alone adopting a Spanish surname next to his English surname.<BR/><BR/>So, we are now looking into creating a whole new surname using a combination of both our surnames. The way we see it, since we are going to be a "non-conventional", why not have a surname to go with it!<BR/><BR/>Perhaps the uniqueness of having a rare and non-existant surname will be a positive thing and help our children to feel even more special than they already will be.<BR/><BR/>After all, conformity and blending in only take you so far. At least, that's how I see it.<BR/><BR/>Dare to be different!Tim and Louiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493772304528584115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658154792486109480.post-78719398099953287622007-11-02T13:41:00.000-06:002007-11-02T13:41:00.000-06:00Thanks Mace! I would prefer to change my name, bu...Thanks Mace! I would prefer to change my name, but I'm still wondering if that would cause me more problems than it's worth.<BR/><BR/>I forgot to ask you - did you mention that gay people cannot adopt in Australia? What about surrogacy?GayDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03412317506473757966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658154792486109480.post-83596583053643034312007-10-31T14:25:00.001-06:002007-10-31T14:25:00.001-06:00hey GayDad.. its Mace from Oz....lesbian couples ...hey GayDad.. its Mace from Oz..<BR/><BR/>..lesbian couples in Australia have approached the naming etiquette in a range of ways.. but hyphernating is popular..<BR/><BR/>..as is, choosing one surname that everyone one takes..<BR/><BR/>..another option, that my partner and i have opted for, is to creat a new surname, from both our last names.. a combo name.. other women have also done this..<BR/><BR/>MaceMacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06026409022193082348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2658154792486109480.post-55169973116986442772007-10-31T14:25:00.000-06:002007-10-31T14:25:00.000-06:00hey GayDad.. its Mace from Oz....lesbian couples ...hey GayDad.. its Mace from Oz..<BR/><BR/>..lesbian couples in Australia have approached the naming etiquette in a range of ways.. but hyphernating is popular..<BR/><BR/>..as is, choosing one surname that everyone one takes..<BR/><BR/>..another option, that my partner and i have opted for, is to creat a new surname, from both our last names.. a combo name.. other women have also done this..<BR/><BR/>MaceMacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06026409022193082348noreply@blogger.com