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Can I name my baby the same as my best friend's dog?

30 replies

emmyloo2 · 03/11/2010 14:46

One of the names we have narrowed down for our baby due next Friday is George, which is my grandfather's name. However, one of my best friend's dog is called George. He is like her baby and I am his "aunty". I never contemplated George as a name until recently and now my DH has his heart set on George. My other choice is Edward which is my father's name.

Anyway, would it be wrong to name the baby George in light of my friend's dog. It wouldn't bother me if someone used my dog's name but I wonder whether it would bother her.....

Thoughts?

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LadyGlencoraPalliser · 03/11/2010 14:50

How old is the dog?

Lotster · 03/11/2010 14:48

Hell, I named my own child after an ex-family pet. If you like it go for it. The dog won't mind!

escorchio · 03/11/2010 14:48

I'd really laugh if you called your baby after my dog. But then he is called Wilfred.

George is a good name, I'm sure she'll just think it sweet.

StealthPolarBear · 03/11/2010 14:48

of course it's fine. If she gets upset she has a severe case of PFDness!

scurryfunge · 03/11/2010 14:48

It won't matter a jot....call your baby what you like....the dog doesn't own the name.