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SIL baby name

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Springtime3 · 10/11/2019 19:58

AIBU - I have a 6 month old Annabella, we call her Bella for short which I’m sure will get shortened to Belle. My sister in law is pregnant, due 04/2020 she’s just told me her girls names is Belle! I was speechless when she told me I just think It’s too similar ?? Aibu to feel angry over this?!?

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MrsFoxPlus4Again · 10/11/2019 20:04

I’d be a meh about it but again we don’t own names nevermind potential nicknames. April is a while away yet maybe she’ll change her mind.

Winterdaysarehere · 10/11/2019 20:03

But she looks the one with no imagination.....

Mintjulia · 10/11/2019 20:03

Imitation is the greatest form of flattery ?!

If she has a dd, they won’t be in the same year at school. Will they have the same surname?
I think you just have to take it calmly for now. She may have a boy. She may change her mind.

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 10/11/2019 20:02

I wouldn’t be angry more bemused- surely it’s harder for the second child called the similar name.

Orchidflower1 · 10/11/2019 20:01

That would really annoy me too. It would sound ridiculous as well to most people. What do your in-laws think?

Ikeameatballs · 10/11/2019 20:00

I’d think it a bit odd but you don’t own the name so really there’s nothing you can do!

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