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Sister about to use my name

128 replies

tsapas · 25/01/2023 15:41

Sister pregnant with a boy and on her short list of three names is Theodore. She's keeping the name picked a surprise.

I only want one child and I have always wanted to call them Theodore/Theadora.

I didn't react when she told me her list. She doesn't know this was the name I was wanting.

I know she got there first so has the right to use but is it worth me telling her that it is the name I want so heads up, if she uses it I will likely too. With a slight hope this will influence her to pick another?

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Twoinapod · 25/01/2023 15:45

Depending on the type of person she is, telling her might make her more likely to use it. Are you actually expecting right now? It might be frustrating for you but you can’t decide what names people use. Leave it alone.

pinkyredrose · 25/01/2023 15:44

Does it matter if there's two Theodore's?

DNAshelicase · 25/01/2023 15:43

No, you’re not even pregnant leave her alone

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