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?

Cordelia’s a gorgeous name, was very high on my list for girls. Agree that you will rarely be introducing yourself together like that and there are ways around it anyway.

Also, there are thousands and thousands of men (and some women) whose children have the same name as them (which I think is so weird…) and I don’t think this is even considered as an issue.

You're hardly ever going to introduce yourselves together so won't often say the two names in a sentence.

You're overthinking and Cordelia is a lovely name.

This has been so helpful, thank you all! I was thoroughly expecting everyone to say they are far too similar! Good to know the main scenario I was worrying about is probably just overthinking.

I actually thought you were going to say your name was Aurelia rather than Amelia. That would be even closer to Cordelia imho, but still perfectly fine! Maybe for dd2 😉

I don't think it would be a problem unless you have further rhyming children. As others have said, you don't very often say both names at the same time.

I think its a lovely name so go for it. I know a Cordelia whose nick name is DeeDee - in the same class as a Bibi and a Ceci.....

Go ahead and call her Cordelia. I have a Roman name and so does my daughter.

The days of you introducing yourself as “Amelia - and this is Cordelia” are pretty short. Would you like your adult daughter to be called Cordelia? If so, choose it.

Really not a big deal imo, I think you should still go for it, Cordelia is beautiful. But if you really don’t want a rhyming name then a similar style might be Corisande or Corinthia - they are both much rarer names though. If you want the “of the Sea” meaning then I also love Shakespearean Nerissa (or pretty Nereia too but that’s not Shakespearean).

I also think you are overthinking this. Even though the name’s endings are the same the names aren’t similar. If you suggested Judy and July that would be different, IMO.

I think it's fine.

In a similar fashion, my brother was named after a relative who had recently died. My mum happens to have the feminine version of the name. No one's ever commented on it.

I don't think it matters tbh. Cordelia is a lovely classy name.

I don't think it matters. Cordelia is a lovely name. Not all the syllables rhyme like with Jamelia and Amelia, for example.

I'm really struggling to see how Rory rhymes with George

It's fine

I know a Stacy with a Casey. It's weird but if you wouldn't feel embarrassed saying her name go for it.

Or you could change yours to Amy?

Theyre not too similar - think you're overthinking (which is quite understandable - its a big decision!)
3 of my kids have ended up with names that rhyme with mine! Totally unintentional and not even noticed until after the 2nd then 3rd came with his name (adoption) which also rhymed - noone has ever noticed so i really dont think its an issue (this 4th did get a totally unrhyming name cos i couldnt unhear it by then! 😂)

Not getting Rory and George either

You’re definitely over thinking. Also you know you don’t get to have your own name anymore right? You will be reborn as Cordelia’s mummy or just “mum” by most HCP.

In all seriousness, I can’t think I’ve ever had to introduce my son and I in the form that you’re imagining.

They are a bit rhymey but I think it's cute and not too obvious. She may end up with a nick name anyway.
I know two Emmas who named their daughter Emily. I find those names more similar - like they were naming their child after themselves but not quite.

How about Coralie as an alternative?

I think it’s fine. Both lovely names!

My mum is called Annie and she called me Aimee 😁 It has literally never been an issue or even mentioned.

Eh? How does Rory rhyme with George? I think they go lovely together!

It's fine. Go for it

I used to be friends with a girl who shared the same name as her mum. After the initial 2 seconds thought of 'that's unusual,' it was completely forgotten about. I say go for it.

Also interested in the Rory and George comment too 😁

My dd was in school with a Cordiana which I loved.

But I also would go with Cordelia - it isn't too close to Amelia.

I know lots of families that do similar - eg combine mum and dad’s name to get a kid’s name; dad and son called Dane and Zane; siblings with b/g versions of same name Henry and Harriet (Harriet is from Henrietta); younger sibling first name is older sibling’s middle name; 4 brothers all ending in -son. Mum and child rhyming is nothing if you ask me!

I’d think it more of an issue with siblings - calling out for them etc being a problem if it’s not clear who’s needed. Lovely names too!