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Should I change my babies name?

54 replies

RachOliva21 · 28/02/2022 01:38

Hi guys, please can you help me with a dilemma! Me and my sister are both pregnant with girls and we haven't discussed baby names with each other at all. She's much further along and today announced her babies name will be Cara. I'm now confused on what I should do as me and my partner have chosen Zara for our daughters name! Her babies middle name is going to be after our Grandmother who died last year and that was my plan. It's a situation where all I can think is what are the odds! I've had my daughters name made up in my mind for the last few years and I've never imagined naming my daughter anything else so I don't even have a back-up. I'm nervous if I go ahead she's going to think I copied her and it's going to cause a drama but at the same time it's the only name I've wanted for a girl. The middle name I'm happy to change to something else but would you change the first name in my situation?

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PoniesLove · 28/02/2022 07:28

Use it!! It’s not the same xx

Rodion · 28/02/2022 01:50

It's not actually the same name (and even if it was you could still use it). Personally I would keep the name but let my sister know soon about your long standing plan of Zara so it doesn't come as a surprise further down the road. I'd keep it light and cheerful, but be clear you are letting her know and not asking for permission.

Saltyquiche · 28/02/2022 01:45

Ted and Fred

Bea and Dee

Similar sound but different

Saltyquiche · 28/02/2022 01:41

Cara and Zara are different names and different enough not to worry. What do the names mean?