Friend has named their dog what I've chosen

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hickorydickorysock · 15/01/2023 17:58

Hey everyone. Quick one..

I'm due a baby in a couple of weeks and me and my husband have a name picked out. We haven't really told a lot of people the name as we don't tend to until the baby arrives and we are 100% sure.

My best friend has just got a dog and has named it the name we have picked for the baby, we haven't told her the name so it's a coincidence but would you still use the name? I'm now gutted in case I go off the name which is the only one we have agreed we both like!

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Hellhath · 15/01/2023 18:05

I wouldn't use it personally, I think it would grate on me her saying 'oh we had a lovely day out with Oscar (for example)' or 'Oscar's not well, he's at the vets today' when you have a child Oscar.
Just my opinion.

tillytoodles1 · 15/01/2023 18:04

I know a baby Bella and a dog Bella. Not a big deal, I know which one's which.

TidyDancer · 15/01/2023 18:04

PlaitBilledDuckyPuss · 15/01/2023 18:02

As long as the name isn't 'Fido' I would go ahead and use it.

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But seriously, this! I bet your friend will love it and you can both have a giggle about the coincidence!

PlaitBilledDuckyPuss · 15/01/2023 18:02

As long as the name isn't 'Fido' I would go ahead and use it.

Sausageandmash1 · 15/01/2023 18:01

Whats the name? I'm sure it's fine especially as it's just a friend. Most people you know won't know her dogs name anyway as they probably won't know her. Unless you don't like the name anymore I'd keep it the same.

LolaSmiles · 15/01/2023 18:00

It's just one of those things.

You can't expect her to rename her pet because you had a name picked out for your baby.

I'd still use the name though.

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