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Naming baby same name as a cousin?

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Horse9 · 12/02/2022 09:08

just wondering what people’s thoughts are on naming your baby after your cousin? It’s my second cousin but is more like a first as he’s the same age as me. My mums siblings were much older than her so it worked out he’s more like my first cousin!
Thanks

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Horse9 · 12/02/2022 09:27

True @MindyStClaire
It’s not an uncommon name

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pinkyredrose · 12/02/2022 09:22

What's the problem, if you like it use it!

MindyStClaire · 12/02/2022 09:20

I think it depends on the popularity of the name. If it's, day, Oliver then I think people will think "isn't it nice that they share a name". If it's Tarquin, people will assume you have named your son in tribute to your cousin and you have to decide if you're ok with that or if it feels a bit weird for your relationship.

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Horse9 · 12/02/2022 09:15

I don’t see him much if that affects
It !! He’s my cousins son

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TheYearOfSmallThings · 12/02/2022 09:11

I have the same name as my first cousin, and I always liked that. It's probably more unusual now, when people think much more about names and not copying/duplicating/stealing names.