would you find it odd? As in their actual name?
My DH and I want to name our DD Josephine, but it is the name of my good friend (was my bridesmaid, been friends since primary school).
She goes by Jo, but we would probably use Jojo (DH is a Beatles fan and is looking forward far too much to shouting 'Get back Jojo' in the park). I imagine Jojo would become Jo in time though.
There are no other Josephines in our social circle and I do think of my friend whenever I hear the name. I have a great great Aunt Josephine, so the name is in the family.
I do love my friend, but we're not super close. I don't want her to feel awkward, or feel that we have named the baby for her and feel like she has to reciprocate or something
How would you feel if you had a relatively uncommon name and a friend used it for their LO?
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LilyMarlene · 07/04/2013 09:57
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