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Rhyming cousin names…weird?!

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Gymandtonic00 · 30/07/2023 21:49

Help!
Our baby girl is due in a month and we really like a name. Only issue is, it rhymes with my nephew’s name (think Marnie and Barney).
My nephew is 8, so there will be a bit of an age gap, and although we don’t live near to him, we are a close family. My mum and dad will have 6 grandchildren, including our new baby, and I don’t want it to be weird for them when they are talking about their grandchildren.
My husband and I really love the name but I’m worried about my sister in law’s reaction as she can be a little vocal about things she’s not keen on. I don’t know if she’ll think it’s weird.
Am I the one who’s being weird-my husband thinks we should just use the name- or do you think it’s an issue?

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CorBlimeyGovnr · 30/07/2023 21:51

I really don’t think anyone would notice or care?!

CurlewKate · 30/07/2023 21:51

Honestly? I'd think it was a bit weird! Why not ask your SIL what she thinks.

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