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Discussing the Name

The naming of a child should not bring any type of machlokes into the family because it is a danger to the child.(10)

Although according to the basic premise of the law, there is no

concern with discussing the name beforehand, nonetheless, the custom is that one should not discuss the name with family members before the name is actually given.(11)

footnotes

Y.D. 116:107, Zocher Habris page 146:21, Keroei Shmo page 100, Sefer Habris Page 320:28.

Shlita.

13. Harav Yisroel Belsky Shlita and others are lenient. Refer to Igros Moshe E.H. 3:35, E.H. 4:102, Otzer Habris

the English name on the birth certificate (Harav Yisroel Belsky Shlita).

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