Can you name your baby the same name as your boss’s daughter?

[Freya2456]

We love the name Summer. However it is my boss”s daughters name! Is this too weird to name our baby? My boss’s daughter is about 16 so they won’t be close in age. However they do mention her every now and then at break times. They are lovely people but we have nothing to do with their family outside of work. I am however worried if it’s too strange? Please share your honest opinion! We have another name Sienna we love too. Do we take the safe road and stick with that? I do feel our baby would suit a Summer more as we are both surfers…

Use the name you want.

Use the name you want. Your boss might not be your boss in a year or two.

Use the name. You don't socialise with these people outside of work and they won't always be your boss. It doesn't matter at all.

Not a problem

Use the name you want. Keep your 2nd choice as a reserve unless baby doesn't suit preferred name when arrives.

If I'd had a girl I would have called it the name of my big boss... bosses bosses boss.. The only one named that in a massive company...however for us it was also a family name.. My direct boss used to tease me about it...

Baby arrived... Other gender.. We went with our boy choice (a very traditional popular name) much to senior bosses amusement it was her DH name!

Definitely use the name. These are our top 2 girl's names too! I think I'd personally only use Summer if she was summer born though

Of course you should use it. If it feels better, you could mention it to your boss beforehand conversationally. Not asking for permission, but just putting it out there, if that makes it feel less weird for you than suddenly announcing it when baby arrives.

Defo use it if you like it! Your boss may not be your boss forever. And it’s only work, it’s not like they are your close friends. If it does make you feel better you could tell them in advance but I wouldn’t. Your baby your choice. Sienna is also lovely, both lovely names