What would you think of this? Boy named the masculine version of his mum's name

[InTheDollshouse]

DH's preferred boys' name is the masculine version of my name. I also like the name (the boys' version, not mine) but feel a bit odd about the idea of having a child with a name so similar to mine. I also wonder what other people's opinion would be of it - what would you think of this?

Ah, 'ey. You mean.

Sorry, I do, you're right

Actually, with Nigel/Nigella Lawson, I saw an interview with her once, where she said that her grandma (Nigel's mum) favorite flower was Nigella (Love in a Mist) and wanted to call Nigel, Nigella. But when he turned out to be a boy she had to make do with Nigel, and Nigella actually got the name that grandma Lawson had always wanted.

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Christina & Christian - ?
Martina & Martin - ?

I like it. Our middle childs first name is my middle name. I like it, special bond and all that. Thinking about it now,praps it will make her feel special and not get middle child syndrome

George and Georgina

I knew a girl at school called Baree - after her dad Barry!

My classmate, Jamesina, named her son James.

She is 'Ina' and he is Jimmy.

I used to work with someone called Caryl whose DS2 was called Carl. This wasn't as confusing as their DS1 who was named after her DH.

As others have said, it depends on the names. If they sound different enough then it should be fine - just be careful of nicknames.
Essentially, if you like the name then go for it

I think it would be better to use it for a second name.

Yup - the Lawsons are really into it. Not just Nigel / Nigella (and yes her sisters were also given blokes names with an 'a' added). Her brother Dominic has a daughter called Domenica.

To me it does sound a little egotistical. Years ago I met a couple called Christine and Christopher and they called their son Christian. Gaaaah.

Don't. Just don't.

What if you like the name though?

And there's not another you like quite as much?

Why should it matter what you're called?

[dog with bone]

I showed this thread to DH and he thinks it supports his position (use the name, it doesn't matter), whereas I think it emphasises my reservations. Sigh.

There are several names I like better but that DH absolutely won't have. Most of his other choices leave me cold - apart from this one. But it just makes me feel a bit odd because it's so similar to mine.

I know a Nicholas (dad) and a Nicola (daughter) was a bit at first but that is just because of the dad himself (think he should have been born in the 50's, 1850's)

Now the daughter is just Nicola and the dad Nick, and that's their names, it really isn't a big deal IMO.

I knew a family where mum and dad were both Chris and their son was Christian. (the name, not the religion!) Bit odd but it wasn't awful!

My mother actually seriously suggested that if I had a girl, I could call her MY NAME. She is insane. OTOH, I quite liked Luke as an idea for a boy (I'm a Lucy) but we had a girl in the end. And no, I didn't call her Lucy.