Similar name to friend

[LydiaAmbrose1]

One of my favourite boy names is Zachary, which would undoubtedly be shortened to Zac. However, a close friend of mine has a Jack. I’m thinking it could get confusing having a Zac and a Jack when we’re out together. I’m also thinking it could cause offence naming my son something similar sounding. Would you be upset if a friend did it?

Not in the slightest... totally different name.it would be very unreasonable and a bit strange if she did mind in my opinion.

No. They're totally different names. Can't see the issue myself.

Read the title and thought you were considering Friend as a name

That's fine!

It's absolutely fine! Don't overthink it and enjoy your Zac

I think it's fine.

Totally different names. Even if you wanted the same that would be fine.

Definitely fine. I don't see an issue with the name.

It's fine, they are completely different names.

I have a Zach, my brother has a Jack.

I trip over my teeth sometimes when I'm talking to them at the same time, but other than that it's really not a problem.

You are seriously overthinking this.

Zac and Jack are fine.

I don't see an issue even if you gave your child exactly the same name as a friend's child. Your friend doesn't own the name!

They aren't the same name.

They are completely different. I can't see it as being a problem at all.

Not a problem at all.

No not too similar at all! Love the name Zac - one of my absolute faves!

It's a absolutely fine. They are completely different names it with similar diminutives. Think Timothy and Thomas- Tim and Tom!

My boy football team has-

Blake
Jake
Jack
Zach
Max
Fox
Loch (Lochlan)

Us parents don't get muddled or tounge tied, the coach has know too though

Perfectly fine! It's a lovely name :)

Different names. No issue imo

Completely fine. Also you'd initially announce Zachary, so not that similar to Jack in the long form