Using a name of someone who is alive

amother

Charcoal

Yesterday at 10:36 pm

amother Moccasin wrote:

It only matters if it’s your parent or grandparent

I heard a child can name after a parent even if the grandparent has the same name. But they should ask permission first.

I know a lady whose great-grandchild was named her name. She understood it was a parent but was extremely hurt that no one even asked her.

amother

Yellow

Yesterday at 10:38 pm

itsokay wrote:

I've heard of being allowed to do it with permission from the one who's name you are using

Same. We had where someone was using one of the names, so they asked permission.

↑ Molly Weasley

Yesterday at 11:14 pm

Op, since your parent is mochol, you can pm me for a Ruv who should be able to help you.

I don't feel comfortable posting here (FG might be lurking. Who knows)

amother

Thistle

Today at 12:44 am

I’ve asked this and was told that even though halachically it’s muttar it’s a terrible idea, even if the person says they’re mochel, if they get sick later they might blame you or you might blame yourself.