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WIBU to use matching cousins name?

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PotatoRato · 14/08/2025 11:39

DBro has a DD with a name that rhymes with a name I love (and have always loved) for my DD.

DBro lives abroad and we aren’t very close. DM is very close to us both though. DD and DN would see each other rarely but would know each other, get birthday cards/gifts, and be on group calls.

Names are like Tara/Zara/Clara/Lara, Lily/Milly, Laura/Maura.

Is this too similar? I love this name and would be a bit sad about it :(

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BrownieBlondie01 · 14/08/2025 11:41

I think it's fine, it's not the actual same name and they won't even see each other often.

Even if your bro & SIL eyeroll behind the scenes, ultimately it's not the same name, regardless of sound.