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Naming dog similar name to DD

41 replies

Goamer · 21/07/2024 17:24

For context this is light hearted, DD is fine with it and it's all very funny.

DD is 18, she leaves for uni this year. We have decided to get a dog to fill our empty nest and it's confirmed that we will get the puppy a day after DD moves out! The puppy is a little blonde dachshund and DH joked it would be what DD would look like if she was dog (blonde, long and skinny). DD is named Bella - so I'm thinking we name the dog Beau!!
DD thinks it's funny and DH likes it but my family and friends think it's crazy and a bit mean to DD.

AIBU to give my dog a similar name to DD?

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ChubSeedsYorkie · 21/07/2024 17:44

maybein2022 · 21/07/2024 17:26

I wouldn’t have said they were similar names to be honest!

This. Absolutely fine.

pigsDOfly · 21/07/2024 17:41

The two names might have the same meaning in French but they have no similarity in their pronunciation in French or English and, as is clear from this thread, the 'similarity' is different enough that it will not be picked up by most English speaking people.

It certainly isn't mean to your DD, especially given that she finds the idea amusing.

Ignore your friends and family, they're being a bit silly.

Sunnydiary · 21/07/2024 17:39

Puppy Tax!!!

CoffeeBeansGalore · 21/07/2024 17:34

YABU for not including a photo of this gorgeous little pup!!!

Arconialiving · 21/07/2024 17:34

I was going to say the same @gynaeissue

gynaeissue · 21/07/2024 17:32

For all those saying they’re not similar… Belle and Beau are the feminine and masculine words for “beautiful” in French and Bella is the Italian / Spanish version of Belle.

OP I think it’s great - funny and not offensive! And apparently lots of people don’t even get the connection

Willsean · 21/07/2024 17:32

Similar doesn't mean they rhyme, it means likeness in the word. Of course they're similar as they're different forms of the same meaning.

Chypre · 21/07/2024 17:30

Bella and Ella or Stella are similar. Beau is not!

WiddlinDiddlin · 21/07/2024 17:29

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PonyPatter44 · 21/07/2024 17:29

They aren't similar names at all. Cute name for a dog, though. Enjoy your puppy!

BirthdayRainbow · 21/07/2024 17:29

Literally the only similarity is they start with the same letter!

Isn't Beau a male name..

I would be wondering why I'm letting other people influence a decision of mine too.

Ereyraa · 21/07/2024 17:28

They’re not similar

HereForTheFreeLunch · 21/07/2024 17:28

They are by different enough. Go for it. I thought you were going to call her Bella.
Beau will be fine

Sunnydiary · 21/07/2024 17:27

They aren’t similar names though…

Wedoourish · 21/07/2024 17:26

Go for it!

maybein2022 · 21/07/2024 17:26

I wouldn’t have said they were similar names to be honest!

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