Similar sounding name to parent

[peaceloveandbiscuits]

I think I've decided what I want to call my three day old baby boy, but there's one thing niggling away at me. The name sounds very similar to my own name.
I won't post the actual names, but it's kind of along the same lines of Kristine and Christopher... it has the same first syllable sound (Kris and Chris), but is spelt differently. While my name does get shortened to "Kris", the baby would never be called "Chris", if that makes sense. The name doesn't lend itself to that shortening.
Is this too odd?

I knew a couple whose cards were always signed "Alastair, Kate and Alice" and I did think the Alastair and Alice thing sounded a little odd. But not the biggest deal in the world if you really love the name.

It wouldn't be something I would personally choose to do, but I don't think it's odd that you want to do this.

Lots of people used to be named after one of their parents or grandparents after all, but you are not doing this, just two names that sound similar.

If you like the name, go for it!

I would not consider that a problem at all, in fact I think it's a nice coincidence.

It would put me off, but if it doesn't bother you, then don't worry about it.

But be aware, just because you don't call him Chris, that doesn't mean others won't. In fact, it's probable he'll get called Chris by the time he's at school.

I have a friend who has an identical name to her husband when shortened and they have called their son a very similar name too! Along the lines of Patrick, Patricia (Pat and Pat) and their child Patty!!

I think it's fine! It's actually nice to have a connection to your name. Boys are named after or similarly to their fathers all the time and no-one thinks that's strange, so why should it be different when it's mother and son.

He definitely won't be called Chris, the name really doesn't ever get shortened to that. Chris was maybe a bad example.

I'm glad to have positive responses. I really think the name suits him and now he's here and looks like the name, I'm slightly less bothered by the similar sound.

Not a problem at all, go for it OP. 😄

Congratulations Peace! The HG crew demand an update with photo

Mother Hen Lucinda adds her congratulations from The Thread of Horror and Torment...So glad you've reached the other end.

I don't love that idea, personally. I would choose something completely different or exactly the same, but not sort of like.

Peace - congrats on baby. Just wanted to give a perspective from someone named a similar name to a relative. I was named after my grandfather Mel and I absolutely love it. I had a different nickname growing up and no one in my family calls me Mel. It was so nice to have that special bond with my grandfather though.
Plus, your baby, your 9 months of agony and a bunch of hours of hell. Name him whatever you want, there will always be haters.

We've had a total 180 degree turn and chosen something else

My name is similar in sound to DS2's. Nobody has ever commented and I'm not sure if anyone's even noticed. It's not a problem at all.

Oh I cross posted with you OP

Quick name change here.

I'm an Alexandra and we called our son Alexander. I do go by an nn that isn't even remotely close to sounding like Alex though. Only use Alexandra for formal occasions but when written down next to DS I do get a bit

Names I think I would feel the same when it's said rather than when it's written.

I'm Kate and wanted Kit for a boy. Didn't think it was too weird. When baby was revealed to be a girl, I wanted Polly. My dh is Olly and said "No way." I respected his veto, but it wouldn't have bothered me. I say go for it.

Sorry just saw you'd chosen something else. Ignore me!