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Would you point this out?

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Galaxymama · 21/07/2018 12:06

My friend is due a baby in December, her 2nd. Her first daughter is called Jessica and she's planning on calling her Christmas baby Holly. She told me yesterday as I quilt and am making her one for new babies arrival. No one else knows name yet.

I didn't make the association straight away with the 2 little girls from soham. Now that's all I can think about and the most crazy bit is their dad is called Ian. Confused

I honestly don't think it crossed their mind but should I say something? Or is it just me being OTT? I don't think it would have been too bad but with their Dad's name...?

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KMoKMo · 21/07/2018 12:41

I think you’re right and not OTT at all. I’d notice and others may too. But I’m not sure I’d say anything. How good a friend is she? How would she take you pointing it out? I think that would be the decider for me and only you know what your friendship is like.
They are common names but together it’s just a little weird.

BillywilliamV · 21/07/2018 12:35

Gosh your mind works in a weird way, very few people will make connection.

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Galaxymama · 21/07/2018 12:31

Not at all, just the names together are quite recognisable in regards to that horrible event.

I just wasn't sure if she had made that connection and therefore can make a decision on the name, knowing that.

(Also the quilt takes a lot of work and I don't want to have to unpick her name if she realises and decides to change it) Blush

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headinhands · 21/07/2018 12:11

So people called Ian with daughters called holly and Jessica, all 3 should have their names changed?

Besides they weren't sisters.

I'd probably say something if they were having b/g twins and were found to call them Fred and Rose.

Elllicam · 21/07/2018 12:11

I think I would mention it to her, I would make the connection too.

ICanOnlyLaugh · 21/07/2018 12:08

Soham was terrible and tragic but they are both common names. And very lovely names.

I really think you’re reaching with ‘Ian’ though Hmm Another very common name.

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