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Should you rule out names that are similar to a relative's?

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littlepeas · 07/08/2013 16:41

Wasn't sure how to word that title - hope it makes sense! My dc have a cousin called Tara, does that mean I can't call a dd Lara?

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wigglesrock · 07/08/2013 18:23

I wouldn't even think twice about it - Lara is beautiful. I know cousins in my family whose children have the same name.

Mrsrobertduvall · 07/08/2013 18:27

Lovely name!
No problem at all...my ds has exactly the same name as his cousin (including middle name)
There is 20 years between them, and we asked cousin's permission.

ShadowMeltingInTheSun · 08/08/2013 14:59

I think a lot depends on how close the relationship is.

If cousin Tara lives round the corner and you see her every day, then that might get a bit confusing or be too similar.

But if cousin Tara lives 200 miles away and you barely see her more than once a year, the similarity wouldn't really matter at all.

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