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Are these too similar?

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SueyF · 11/10/2021 12:51

Already have a make Frankie in the family, I would like to call DS Franklin (Frank was my grandfather)

Other Frankie not named after the same man as other sides of the family

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SueyF · 11/10/2021 12:51

@SueyF

Already have a make Frankie in the family, I would like to call DS Franklin (Frank was my grandfather)

Other Frankie not named after the same man as other sides of the family

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toastofthetown · 11/10/2021 12:57

For siblings far too close. For anyone else it’s fine if your ok with it

BobbiPinsOn · 11/10/2021 12:59

they are a bit too close

SueyF · 11/10/2021 13:00

No not siblings. The children will be cousins but will attend different schools and 2 years between them

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Samzzz · 11/10/2021 13:04

I like Franklin and could have nm Frank instead of Frankie? Maybe speak to the parents and see what they say? But if it was me I would be fine with it and would think it would be pretty cute :)

SueyF · 11/10/2021 13:06

Yes I would not use Frankie as nn as prefer that for female. Spoken with the parents and always said I wanted to honour my grandfather as he was more like a father

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Blubells · 11/10/2021 14:27

Too close imo

alpinerain · 11/10/2021 14:32

I don't think it's too close for cousins. Keep in mind that if you spend a lot of time together, it may get confusing.

SueyF · 11/10/2021 16:49

@alpinerain

I don't think it's too close for cousins. Keep in mind that if you spend a lot of time together, it may get confusing.
No maybe once every couple of months
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Chachachawoo · 11/10/2021 17:32

I think it's fine given your reason and wanting to honour your grandfather -and the fact that you don't see them all the time.
However I personally wouldn't. I wouldn't want the similarity. I would look for a diff name that can still honour your grandfather. Maybe his middle name? Or something symbolic rather than his actual name.
Just my pref think objectively it's fine if the two cousins to have sim names

Darceyhemingway · 12/10/2021 08:46

For siblings too close any other relation is absolutely fine

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