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Copying DH's cousin's name?

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JosephineClaire · 13/04/2010 16:11

Is it OK to give our baby the same name as DH's cousin?

If it was my cousin, it'd be fine as I have 26 first cousins and we're always recycling names in my family, so it's no big deal

But DH's family is small (only 3 cousins) and the cousin in question is only 7 yrs old...not 30 like DH. So even though it's technically the next generation, it doesn't feel like it.

We only see DH's aunt, uncle and cousins 2-3 times a year, which is why I am considering it as a yes - although DH's Mum and sisters see them more frequently..

Do you think DH's aunt and uncle will be unhappy we've 'copied' their DD's name, and will the 7 yr old be annoyed or indifferent?

Opinions/experiences welcome

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JosephineClaire · 13/04/2010 16:24

I just love the name - DH says it'll be fine, I just feel like we'll get some comments for not being more original and causing confusion

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SpicedGerkin · 13/04/2010 16:22

Are you using it because they have? If not you aren't copying them.

If the 7 year old is annoyed because someone has the same name as her she's in for a world of trouble as she grows up.

JosephineClaire · 13/04/2010 16:19

Matilda

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ilovesprouts · 13/04/2010 16:16

nobody owns a name , by the way what is the name !

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