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Disgraced reality 'star' has ruined my perfect baby name!

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Havingkittens04 · 07/09/2016 10:31

A popular baby name website has thoughtfully included on the list of famous people who share the perfect name we have picked out for a boy Sad I had previously seen headlines relating to this person's antics, so I knew he was dodgy, but didn't pay attention to his name. Since discovering that my baby would share this person's first and middle name, and googling what he has actually done, I feel sick and don't think I can use it now.

DH and I have been trying to come up with alternative names, but there aren't any we like as much as this combination. Our 20 week scan is on Friday, and we'll be finding out the gender, but I don't want to go without a name in mind. Girl name is sorted. No dodgy connections Wink

WWYD??

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monkeygone · 07/09/2016 12:29

You're definitely overthinking it. I have no idea who Joshua James Duggar is. And having googled him, I think even the minority of people who do know who he is will have forgotten him in about six months time.

Added to the fact that both Joshua and James and very common names, you have nothing to worry about.

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 07/09/2016 13:37

I thought the combo of Joshua James is very good, I had to look up who this individual is, honestly wouldn't let some person from an American reality tv show put you off.

heron98 · 07/09/2016 14:02

I don't know who he is, or who the Duggars are so I wouldn't worry. Unless you're thinking of naming your son Jimmy Saville, I think it will be OK.

sycamore54321 · 09/09/2016 01:29

I went through quite the Duggar spell while watching re-runs on maternity leave and read all about the various scandals and there is no way I would associate a baby names Joshua James with Josh Duggar. And the vast majority of people will have better taste and more gainful hobbies than me and definitely won't know who he is or link it to your baby.

Havingkittens04 · 09/09/2016 17:44

Had a great scan today. Relief doesn't even begin to cover it! Grin

And....we're expecting a boy who hence forth shall be known as Joshua James. Thank you Flowers

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sausagefest · 09/09/2016 18:30

Brilliant news. I'm delighted for you.
Enjoy Joshua James. I'm sure he will be as lovely as his name.

Havingkittens04 · 09/09/2016 18:40

Aww thanks sausage! The news still hasn't sunk in, I think I'm still in shock Shock

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UntilTheCowsComeHome · 09/09/2016 22:11

That's brilliant news kittens
Joshua James is a gorgeous name.

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