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Cousin stole my baby's name

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catin8oots · 10/05/2024 13:06

AIBU to be over the moon?

My DS2 14 is Henry (not real name)

Cousin had first much longed for baby this morning and they have named him Henry.

Henry is delighted and can't wait for them to be known as Big Henry and Little Henry

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Trickedbyadoughnut · 10/05/2024 13:23

That's so sweet!

Original poster
catin8oots · 10/05/2024 13:22

Sorry for the confusion. Just wanted a positive name post for once about shared/'stolen' names as so often seen on here!

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Rustycheeks · 10/05/2024 13:19

OK, your post really confused me for a minute. I couldn't work out if you didn't know what over the moon actually meant, or if you mean to say you weren't over the moon. The title knocked me off from the start.

Londonrach1 · 10/05/2024 13:18

Love this...big harry and little Harry ..great bonding for that. Great idea of your sister.

piglet81 · 10/05/2024 13:17

Lovely. I have a Little cousin - we have different official names but both go by the same shortening. I like the connection!

LauderSyme · 10/05/2024 13:15

There's a twist I didn't expect! Hurrah for your happy family 🤗

Mothership4two · 10/05/2024 13:14

We have lots of Bigs* *and Littles on my Mum'side of the family usually uncles and nephews, but also cousins and one dad and son which they now regret. My son was named after my grandad and I was named after my Nana as was another cousin and a second cousin.

phoenixrosehere · 10/05/2024 13:14

BlxckDay · 10/05/2024 13:08

No one owns a name.

If "Henry" is cool with it then what's the issue?

Agree.

DH and I both have family members with the same name and know who is being referred to easily.

RomeoMcFlourish · 10/05/2024 13:12

Such a lovely post, good work OP. Henry is a fantastic name.

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 10/05/2024 13:12

Weird to start an AIBU when nothing U has happened 🤷‍♀️

Josette77 · 10/05/2024 13:12

I LOVE this!!! 💖💖💖

So happy the little man is joining such an awesome family.

Original poster
catin8oots · 10/05/2024 13:10

Oh sleep deprivation is a killer. Good luck to Little Henry's new parents 😜

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Original poster
catin8oots · 10/05/2024 13:10

BlxckDay · 10/05/2024 13:08

No one owns a name.

If "Henry" is cool with it then what's the issue?

Did you read my OP? Grin

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BlxckDay · 10/05/2024 13:10

BlxckDay · 10/05/2024 13:08

No one owns a name.

If "Henry" is cool with it then what's the issue?

Sorry ignore my comment I read it completely wrong, sleep deprived!

It's very cute

marmitegirl01 · 10/05/2024 13:09

That's so cute.
Big Henry sounds like he's gonna be a fab big cousin!

BlxckDay · 10/05/2024 13:08

No one owns a name.

If "Henry" is cool with it then what's the issue?