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sister used my baby name

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beegeehee · 19/10/2026 22:47

i have always wanted a baby Kasper. Sister didn't know this so just a coincidence she announced her newborn Kasper 3 months ago. I didn't mention anything but smiled and kept quiet now feel really sad that the name i love so much i can't use.

I don't want my baby to have the same name as a cousin so won't use the same also wouldn't want to upset my sister. It would also be confusing as similar surname both double barrelled starting Smith and second double barrel is the same letter. So need a new name.

It's the Kas sound i love and Kasper sounds so strong. I had planned on the nickname Kaspie. I can't find a similar varient i love as much. Kassius, Kassian, and Kassiel just don't feel as strong. Hoping someone here may know a variant i hadn't thought of?

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CheeseyOnionPie · 20/10/2026 08:46

I used to study with a Kasturi (girl) who was Indian.

Overthebow · 20/10/2026 08:30

Won’t it be too similar if yours also has a name starting with Kas? The names could be shortened to the same thing and then you are back in the situation of having the same names again. I’d go for something completely different.

andfinallyhereweare · 20/10/2026 08:20

What about Cillian? Can be spelt Killian or Kilian… also I love Kassius

Billy47 · 20/10/2026 07:44

I would chose something that reflects your childs unique heritage. One that has a European and Indian link like.:

Boy
Leo
Lucus
Rohan
Devon

Girl
Maya
Lina
Elena
Kiera

Also, your baby's dad might actually have an opinion. Mine vetoed my favourite baby name.

AralVorkosigan · 20/10/2026 07:27

There’s a lot of Indian names that start with kas, so as your husband is Indian you could name from that side.

eg:

  • Kasiraj / Kasinath / Kasinathan: Lord of Kashi or a name for Lord Shiva
  • Kashif: Discoverer or revealer
  • Kashik: Brilliant
  • Kashwin: Star
  • Kasish: Lord Shiva
  • Kasib: Fertile or provider
  • Kasar: Resembling a lion
MirandaBlu · 20/10/2026 07:14

FWIW, Cassander is also a legitimate/traditional name, a Latinised form of the Greek Kassandros - although it might be confusing in English as the feminine form Cassandra is much better known / more familiar. There were Macedonian kings called Kassandros (Κάσσανδρος). Casandro is also used in Spanish-speaking countries.

DozyCrow · 20/10/2026 07:10

Most of these don't have an English origin.

FEMALE
Cassandra
Kasima
Kassidy
Kasni
Kasi
Kasen
Kassia
Kasia
Kasmira

MALE
Kasey
Kason
Kash
Kasem
Kasyn
Kasir
Kasian
Kasra

UsernameHoarder · 20/10/2026 07:08

Are there any Indian names with that sound?

Roundbutsquaretoo · 20/10/2026 07:04

To be fair one of my DC has a name with strong Hebrew roots, and nothing to do at all with why we chose it. Not a soul has ever mentioned the roots of any of my DCs names so I wouldn't worry on that front too much.

Woollybee9 · 20/10/2026 06:50

DewDropsAndCobWebs · 19/10/2026 23:07

Calvin
Kalen
Carmen
Konnor
Kenneth

Love Kalen

Pinkissmart · 20/10/2026 06:46

beegeehee · 19/10/2026 22:52

yes but very early stage so not sure on the gender!

I like castiel but it puts me off that it's hebrew roots as i have no connection to that.

My family is Greek and Italian and DH is Indian

David has Hebrew roots. As does Aaron, Noah, and countless other names we use daily.

Buzzlightyeartowel · 20/10/2026 06:43

Just go with Cass, like the Rooneys

cannynotsay · 20/10/2026 06:43

Lots of family members on DH side have Kas starting names, and a few we call Kas 🤷🏻‍♀️

PinkWaffleMaker · 20/10/2026 06:39

Maybe you’ll have a girl OP!

DrWhosJazzyScarf · 20/10/2026 06:38

Cassian? Caspian?

fancytoes · 20/10/2026 06:36

The child will be saying ‘Caspar with with a K’ his whole life.

You dodged one (for him) there.

mamaof4losingmymind · 19/10/2026 23:25

I really wouldn't worry unless you're currently pregnant with a boy. I didn't use any off the names I use to like before having children.

ValleyofHumiliation · 19/10/2026 23:25

Cosmo nn Cas

Mandarinaduck · 19/10/2026 23:19

Casimir?

But, as disappointing as it is that your sister used your favourite name, and I totally get that, I think you'd be better off going for something totally different.

beegeehee · 19/10/2026 23:18

it's the Kas I love, I don't know why but i feel my baby boy or girl will have a name starting Kas.

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ValleyofHumiliation · 19/10/2026 23:17

In Japan I worked with a lovely chap called Keisuke - pronounced kay-skay - which I thought sounded cool

exexpat · 19/10/2026 23:16

Lucas?

itstoolateforsnacks · 19/10/2026 23:14

Honestly I think she’s done you a favour and in the long run youll be happy that you chose another name. Just have an open mind and make a list.

FriendlyMedusa · 19/10/2026 23:13

I'm surprised to find 2 sisters both wanted a name I can only associate with the friendly ghost.

I think if you pick a C name it won't look too similar even if the first syllable sounds the same. Cassius is lovely. Or go completely different so you forget about this.

DewDropsAndCobWebs · 19/10/2026 23:07

Calvin
Kalen
Carmen
Konnor
Kenneth