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Can I call my baby Jacob?

30 replies

Loopsroo · 28/05/2019 17:28

I am struggling with boys names!

The only one I am really set on is Jacob but my brother’s baby is James.

Are these too similar? Can I name my baby Jacob?

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rosydreams · 28/05/2019 17:37

we have chosen Jennifer for our next child my name is Josephine and our daughter is Julia.Its fine and a nice name

Petalflowers · 28/05/2019 17:35

Yes, you can. They both begin with J, but are different sounding names.

notenoughbottletonight · 28/05/2019 17:34

I have two J's so yes ;)

RiddleMeThis2018 · 28/05/2019 17:31

I think you can.

moofolk · 28/05/2019 17:31

Do it if that's the name you want.

Many siblings have similar names. Remember that although James and Jacob are not that similar, you may be painting yourself into a corner of you have any future kids in terms of choosing more matching names.