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Too similar?

35 replies

eatsleepeatrepeat · 08/07/2022 12:00

So I have a little boy already - Ronan. We have another on the way and as soon as we found out he was a boy too we've loved the name Rory. So Ronan and Rory.

Now it's getting closer to my due date I'm worrying they are too similar - any thoughts?

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LT2 · 08/07/2022 15:50

Funny how mixed opinions can be! I think it's OK personally. They sound completely different. Just start with the same 2 letters.

PuffinMcStuffin · 08/07/2022 15:45

I think it's OK but you aren't allowed to get shitty if people get them muddled up. I know a family with two boys with similar names and I cannot remember which one is which for the life of me!

Pac35 · 08/07/2022 15:44

I think they're perfect together

beenaroundtheblox · 08/07/2022 15:40

Sound like you're trying to get them similar. Very 'twin'names. Both nice though so go with it if you like them.

OneCup · 08/07/2022 15:38

I'd say too similar.

pinklavenders · 08/07/2022 15:36

Imagine if your ds can't pronounce his Rs properly Shock

ChagSameachDoreen · 08/07/2022 15:34

Way too similar.

Also Rory is a dreadful name.

pinklavenders · 08/07/2022 15:33

Way too similar!

RuthW · 08/07/2022 12:16

Not similar at all

Dinosaursdontgrowontrees · 08/07/2022 12:03

I know a Rowan and Rory never thought it to be too similar.
I think Ronan and Rory sound lovely together.

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