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Same name as good friend's child?

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CakeCrumbs78 · 08/08/2018 12:38

Expecting baby number two soon, and if it is a girl ( we chose not to find out the sex) my husband has a clear favourite name, which I also really like.

However, it is the same name as the 2 year old daughter of good friends of ours. By good friends I mean that although we only see them one or twice year as we've lived at different ends of the country post-university, we go on holiday together and crucially I think, we are her godparents. The name is ranked in the top 100, but high in the rankings ( i.e top 80 or 90)

I think we can't use it, DH is adamant that it's not a problem, but I don't trust his judgement on this one.

What do people think?

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GreenMeerkat · 08/08/2018 12:43

What is the name? Are there any similar names or nicknames you could use instead?

FelicityFoxworth · 08/08/2018 12:42

I wouldn't use it , no. Shows a distinct lack of imagination.

I know that nobody owns a name but to name your own child after your goddaughter probably isn't a good idea. If I was your friend, I'd wonder why you couldn't choose you 'own' name

RideOn · 08/08/2018 12:41

Definitely ok to use it.
If it is a close relative /uncle /cousin or someone you see weekly basis I think reconsider.

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