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So we've chosen our name then found out a friend who's just had her baby has already taken it? what to do?

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mrswee · 29/08/2009 14:47

Found out this morning that our chosen name that we are dead set on has already been taken by a friend who has just had her baby.

It's not an overly popular name. Our friend didn't know we had it in mind it's just a total coincidence, she doesn't live in the same city but has lots of mutal friends with us and is hoping to move back here soon.
Our baby is due in a month so they will be very close in age.

so do you think we can still use the name??

thanks!

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ilovesprouts · 29/08/2009 14:50

whats the name

SpawnChorus · 29/08/2009 14:48

Of course you can!

Scorps · 29/08/2009 14:48

If its something like Grace or Olivia i think you can get away with it. However if its very unique or not very 'normal' then could you ask friend, explain?