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Can you name a child after a family member who is living?

27 replies

mummyloveslucy · 15/04/2009 18:51

Hi, I really love my half sisters name. It's Briony. I'd love to use that name if I had another little girl.
What do you think? Is it strange, will she find it strange?
I also like the names Matilda and Tallis.
Please be honest, as I know you are.

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Mamazon · 15/04/2009 18:52

of course you can.

but im not keen on briony

everGreensleeves · 15/04/2009 18:51

Yes I'm sure you can! She would be delighted IMO