Using surname initial to distinguish between two children with almost same name - almost!

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Am I being very precious about this? My child has just started big school and is one of two children with a name that is pronounced the same but spelled differently.

I get that verbally they will need to be distinguished by their surname eg Bob A and Bob B. But when written down, is it really necessary? This is not the name but is a close likeness:

Juliet
Juliette

In everything, I have noticed my child’s is referred to as Juliet A and the other Juliette B. Surely this isn’t needed? Her tray, her work on the wall, her name on the class whatsapp group etc etc always with the surname initial.

I KNOW I’m being a bit precious. I know this. And yes, I’m disappointed there’s another one as it’s not a very common name.

AIBU to think there is a difference here because of the different spelling?

YABU

My eldest (y6) is name-initial because she has a similar name to a class mate (think Amelie & Emily*) they've been in the same class since nursery & take it in turns for the initial each year. It just saves confusion.

My Dad was one of 8 Charles' in his class at primary school, the teacher asked what they'd like to be when they grew up & gave them names according to that. My Dad was known a George from them on, when he died I had to put George in the death notice & had people send me cards about the sad loss of George. His chosen career was farmer btw (& it was his career too).

*names changed to protect the innocent

my previous office was heavily Matts & Richards.