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[partyofthree.livejournal.com]

what would you do if you had your heart set on a name, but a cousin of yours already was named that, but you didnt talk to that family member much at all?

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[thehebrewgod.livejournal.com]

I would name your child that anyway. On my family tree, there are like 3 Sara's, and they weren't named that to respect another. Just because they liked it.

[checkingmypulse.livejournal.com]

name your child that anyway

[ladyofmoonlight.livejournal.com]

I would probably be angry but I'd try to let it go. A few years ago I had decided that the name of my future son would be Gabriel Scott. I loooove the name Gabriel, and Scott is my father's middle name. I casually told that to some of my family. Soon after, another nephew was born, and guess what he was named? Gabriel Scott. I was a little tiffed at that, but I let it slide. I just figured it let me come up with another, better name.

[dolcedaze.livejournal.com]

If it was something fairly common I'd use it anyway, but if it was on the unique side I wouldn't.

[dingo83.livejournal.com]

I agree with this.

For example, I have a cousin Tommy that I haven't seen/spoken to in years. My husband's middle name is Thomas. We may eventually use the name for one of our sons as either a first or middle name. However, if it were something like Phoenix, Drake, or even a new trendy name like Aidan, I wouldn't use it. Then again, if you don't speak...maybe go for it.

[partyofthree.livejournal.com]

what about if its riley? I dont think shes got the middle name we want to use at least...

[dingo83.livejournal.com]

Hmmm.....that's a toughie, because it is going up in popularity. I would say go for it, but make the middle name something meaningful to you and the baby's father. I don't think you'll run into any problems since you don't really speak to that part of the family anyway.

[neroli.livejournal.com]

I agree also.

[depeche810.livejournal.com]

I love the name Emily (yes, I know its like the #1 most popular name right now) and I have a distant cousin named Emily. I'd name my daughter Emily anyway. So I'd say you should name your child what you want :)

[daveandmonika.livejournal.com]

Is it your cousin or your child's cousin? Dave and I both like the name Jeremy and still may use it even though he has a cousin named Jeremy, but we wouldn't name any of our kids Ruth or Matt, because that is what my sister has named her children. As long as they are in different generations I think it is fine.

[partyofthree.livejournal.com]

its my husbands cousin. I've never even met her.

[daveandmonika.livejournal.com]

I would go for it then :) She might even feel honored if she finds out "aww, they named her after me" (yeah, right, I never even met you...)
I really think it's only a problem if they are the same generation, then you would get a response more like "hey! they stole my name"

[quiet-recluse.livejournal.com]

If you've never met her then I say go right ahead and use her name. It'd be different if you saw her once a year at christmas, but if you're only likely to meet her a few times in your life it's not gonna matter.

[anapology.livejournal.com]

Oh dear, i just commented on your earlier post & said the name Jeremy was stupid for a baby.. oops! what a coincidence, sorry!
It's okay though, it's my dad's name so i have a reason to think it wouldnt fit a baby nowadays.. my dad is the only Jeremy i know & he's old!!

[daveandmonika.livejournal.com]

it is fine! ...I do like the name, but I can understand people not liking it...I had a weird manager at my last job with that name and I doubt anyone else who worked there with me would even consider the name now..as you saw from my post it isn't something we are considering for any boy we have in the near future.

[stanley7205.livejournal.com]

If it were me, I'd name my child whatever I wanted to. Especially if you aren't very close to that relative.

I am kind of in a situation like that already. (I'm 14w4d preggo). My aunt decided to use the middle name of Elizabeth for one of her daughters (a 1st cousin of mine) and when she found out I was going to name my little girl (if it's a girl) London Elizabeth, she freaked out and started yelling at me just becasue my child has the sme middle name as her daughter.

It's your child. Name your child whatever comes to mind and whatever name you like the most and means a lot to you.

[partyofthree.livejournal.com]

I love London Elizabeth btw. I heard London for the first time on the disney channel the other day and its so pretty.

[daveandmonika.livejournal.com]

That's crazy...it's not like Elizabeth is one of the 10 most popular girls names or anything ;) ;) (and probably THE most popular middle name for girls that startes with an E)

[lovablemess.livejournal.com]

I'd go for it. Especially because you're not really in contact with that family member anyway. It's your kid and you can name them whatever you want. I don't get why people get so pissed about things like that. You can't "steal" a name. It exists, therefore anyone can have it. There are a bunch of repeats in my family and I don't think anyone really cares all that much.

[beverly-sutphin.livejournal.com]

Name your child whatever you want. The only time I find it a bit crass is if someone currently pregnant in your family tells you the name they plan on using and then you use it for your baby.

[opalfirefly.livejournal.com]

In my family, we try not to name our kids the same thing.
however about 10 or so years ago my cousin had a bay boy and named him Tristen... then 4 years ago another cousin had a baby girl and named her Tristen... I was really mad about it (even though they arent my children)
but like others have said if its a name you really like and you dont see or talk to each other much name it what you love!!!

[solyma.livejournal.com]

do it anyway. my favorite boy name is ethan (and has been for several years) and now ethan's are sprouting all over my family/friends, but i don't care.. my first boy will still be ethan! :)

[anapology.livejournal.com]

Use the name anyway, unless she has bought the rights to the name you can use it! I think you will always regret not using the name if you love it that much.. my mum does. She had always loved the name Kezia but my cousin is called Kezia...so she changed her mind at the last minute to call me Sophy- now regrets it loads. It's nice to know my mum doesnt really like my name all that much!