Rhyming mother/daughter names?

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I am pretty sure I know the answer to this really, but am having such a hard time letting go of the name.

I completely fell in love with Cordelia, which ticks lots of boxes for me: I love the meanings (heart; of the sea), the Shakespearean connection, I like the sound of it, it’s unusual enough but widely recognised as a name, and DH likes it too.

The issue is, my name is Amelia. They are far too similar, aren’t they? I know long term she and I won’t be joined at the hip, but 18 years is a long time to be saying: “Hi, I’m Amelia and this is Cordelia”. It took me three days before realising they rhymed so much, when I did the thing of properly trying it out eg. Christmas cards, introducing us etc.

I have considered introducing her as Cora for short, but don’t like it anywhere near as much as Cordelia (Cora on its own would not be on a shortlist for either me or DH), and my name isn’t ever shortened, so I can’t get out of it that way (unlike a previous thread, where Steve sometimes went by Stephen anyway and little Eve could be introduced as Evelyn).

DH isn’t so bothered by the rhyming, but he wouldn’t have to say the names together in quick succession as often as I would. (However, it’s not his favourite of those on our list and I think he’s hoping I just come round to his favourite on my own).

Do I have to just give up on the dream?

No you don’t have to give up your dream . You just have to choose another name for your daughter.

I wouldn’t see it as a problem. You’ll generally be introduced as Cordelia’s mum, or she’ll be Amelia’s daughter. Plus you can’t control nicknames, she may well shorten it or go by a middle name even.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with the name you've chosen, you're overthinking this.

Even if they were very similar (which I don't think they are), it's still rare you'd be introducing yourselves as "Amelia and Cordelia".

Plenty of parents give their children their own name, so some slight rhyming is not the end of the world.

I think you should go for it.

Yes this

Also we had a name for one of the dc that wasn’t the best family ‘fit’ but we went with it and have absolutely no regrets.

Why?

I personally can’t see the appeal of Cordelia; however, if you love it, then I don’t think the rhyming thing is an issue at all!

I think they are fine together. Cordelia is a great name.

Corinna? Very pretty and not so rhymey

So what if it rhymes?!

It's no big deal.

Might be different if your husband was called Gary and yours sons were Barry, Larry and Harry.

I don’t see the issue. Like others say you’re rarely going to be introducing yourselves together. Her friends will know you as Cordelia’s mum. At doctors appointments etc you’re just going to be talking about your child and no mention of your name.

Also I don’t see that big an issue with the names. Written down there’s nothing that stands out badly. Sure I probably wouldn’t name twins with these names but it’s really only when you draw attention to it that you notice. For Christmas cards etc you can just put your husband’s name between you if it’s still a concern but no one will notice.

I say go for it. It’s a lovely name.

Go for it if you like it. One day she will be a grown woman and not attached to you, so it really won’t matter. And even when she is young it will only be relevant for a small percentage of her life.

Lovely name. I really wouldn’t think anything of the two sounding similar. You should use it if you love it. You’ll regret not using it once the overthinking wears off!

Sounds fine to me. They're not that similar, and (as someone with older children) it's relatively rare that you have to introduce yourself and your child together.

Like a pp, I'm not mad on the name Cordelia of itself, but if you like it then I wouldn't let the similarity to your name put you off.

You won't have to say your names together as much as you think you will.

Just name her Cordelia! It's not that big of an issue. I bet her nickname will be "cordi", while yours could be "milly" if you are that concerned.

I think it’s fine.

Men literally give their sons the same name as themselves all the time.

I wouldn’t let it put you off

I think it's lovely actually! Me and my mum have rhyming names. Apparently my dad came up with min lol. Think Zara and Sara level of rhyming!

I don’t think it matters at all! You’ll be mum most of the time when she’s born anyway! 😂

It's fine, honestly. You're completely overthinking this. Just use the name.

My name is slightly rhymey with one of my DC, and I don't think anyone's noticed. They've certainly never commented.

To be fair in my 25 years of teaching I've had siblings Stacey and Macey, mum and daughter Kayleigh and Hayley ... so Amelia and Cordelia are fine!

I’ve known twins Millie and Tilly, and Allie and Ellie. Cordelia will be fine.

I think it's absolutely fine. I wouldn't think anything of it if you introduced yourselves other than it's cute.

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I love the name Cordelia.

But I know what you mean about the rhyming thing. I wanted to call my son Rory, but his surname is George. I hated the rhyming so called him something else.

Now I wish I'd have just called him Rory, it would've suited him!