Is this name too similar to family name?

[violetlight]

Have always loved the name Alicia (A-lee-see-a) for a DD. My niece's name is Alice. Would you use it? Honest opinions please.

[Simply]

I don't think it's too similar, no. What's the age difference between them? Are there a few family members who are very likely to get confused? As you've always loved the name Alicia it would be a shame not to have it for your own dd.

[violetlight]

Not sure if grandparents would get confused or not. Age gap is 8 years.

[teenspirit]

i'd use it - don't worry about grand parent confusion it's inevitable as they get older anyway

[MamaG]

in our family we have cousins called :-

Alice & Alex (age gap 8 years)
Emma & Emily (age gap 10 years)

Only confusion is at family parties when someone sayhs "Alice" and Alice & Alex both say "yes?" but it just makes them laugh.

The younger ones think its fab that they're linked to their "big" cousins

~Why not ask Alice's mum if she minds? Bet she'd be flattered more than anything

[Peabody]

I agree with MamaG that you should ask Alice's parents first. If it's going to really upset them, I wouldn't. Otherwise, go for it!

[clairebear88]

Im not sure I would use it tbh as there are so many names out there to choose from. Maybe use Alicia as a middle name. I really liked Lacey but my sil has just had a Gracey so I have given up that name.
Just my opinion though

[dizzydixies]

my cousins daughter is Alexia and we used Alexandra nn Lexie 6yrs afterwards, they do live in another country and we only see them about once a year though

just ask and see what they say

[Bubbaluv]

Ask her parents and see if it would bother them. If not, go for it!

[Fimbo]

An ex teacher of dd's had this name spelt - Elissa

[violetlight]

Thanks for replies. Am seeing brother and SIL this weekend so maybe a good time to mention it. Still feel unsure!