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Using name in same family of names

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SWASHG · 26/01/2025 17:11

My husband and I are expecting our first child later this year. We have always loved the name Seamie (we are irish). A number of years ago my brother in law and his wife (irish and american/irish) tragically lost their baby boy Jamie at birth. Both of these names come from the same family of names Seamus, Shay etc. We would ask them if they would mind us using the name Seamie but before we do I'd like to hear others opinions . We don't want to cause any bad feelings and of course wouldn't use it if they weren't OK with it. Do you think it's OK to even consider the name?

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Emanwenym · 27/01/2025 12:42

Far too similar

user1492757084 · 27/01/2025 14:01

Personally I would ask whether you could use James or Seamus as a middle name, in honour of their boy, Jamie.

For example..
Patrick James
Cahil Seamus

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