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# Even by Sepharadim this Minhag is not ubiquitous. In Morocco and Iraq, specifically, they would not name after the living, while in Algeria and Tunis, they would. Some say that if the living relative gives permission, it's nevertheless ok in any location.<ref>Netivot HaMaarav pg 139, Nahagu Ha’Am Shonot 7, Ateret Avot vol. 3 pg. 80, [http://halachayomit.co.il/en/Default.aspx?HalachaID=2044 HalachaYomit.co.il]</ref> | # Even by Sepharadim this Minhag is not ubiquitous. In Morocco and Iraq, specifically, they would not name after the living, while in Algeria and Tunis, they would. Some say that if the living relative gives permission, it's nevertheless ok in any location.<ref>Netivot HaMaarav pg 139, Nahagu Ha’Am Shonot 7, Ateret Avot vol. 3 pg. 80, [http://halachayomit.co.il/en/Default.aspx?HalachaID=2044 HalachaYomit.co.il]</ref> | ||
# In the case of a mixed marriage, where the mother of the baby’s family does allow it, but the father's does not, the baby may be named for its mother’s living family members.<ref>Yabia Omer vol. 5 Yoreh De’ah 21, Yalkut Yosef (Sova Semachot vol. 2 10:4), Shalmei Simcha page 458</ref> | # In the case of a mixed marriage, where the mother of the baby’s family does allow it, but the father's does not, the baby may be named for its mother’s living family members.<ref>Yabia Omer vol. 5 Yoreh De’ah 21, Yalkut Yosef (Sova Semachot vol. 2 10:4), Shalmei Simcha page 458</ref> | ||
# If the child is the product of a broken marriage, | # If the child is the product of a broken marriage, some recommend not naming the baby for members of either family to avoid aggravation from the opposite side.<ref>Chashukei Chemed Gittin 26b</ref> | ||
# Ultimately, every family should follow its custom.<ref>Shaarei Halacha uMinhag vol. 3 Yoreh Deah pg 297</ref> | # Ultimately, every family should follow its custom.<ref>Shaarei Halacha uMinhag vol. 3 Yoreh Deah pg 297</ref> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Lifecycles]] | [[Category:Lifecycles]] | ||
