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Are James and Jack too similar for brothers?

59 replies

Verycherryberry · 06/01/2024 06:43

Just that really. And if they are, any suggestions?

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thechangling · 06/01/2024 07:01

They're fine. A good match

PheobeBebe · 06/01/2024 07:01

I think they are too close together sorry

StrangeNew · 06/01/2024 07:00

With all respect to the in-laws of @ALittleBitAhAh, it would make it sound as if your children’s parents were very dull and lacking in imagination.

They may even slightly feel themselves that they’re part of a rather dull household!

I wouldn’t do it …

whataretherulesss · 06/01/2024 07:00

I think they sound lovely together.

ALittleBitAhAh · 06/01/2024 06:52

My husband and his brother are James and Jack. Never thought twice about it to he honest!

PermanentTemporary · 06/01/2024 06:52

I'd find it a bit odd yes but no more than that.

I think James and Jacob almost worse as you'll inevitably end up with James and Jake - at least Jack has a different vowel sound.

DustyLee123 · 06/01/2024 06:50

I don’t think so, it wouldn’t occur to me,

Holly60 · 06/01/2024 06:48

I don't think so. I think James and Jack work well together

Scarydinosaurs · 06/01/2024 06:47

Definitely too similar.

James and Jacob
Jack and Jeremy

Did you particularly want two j names?

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