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| Sat, 05-31-2008 - 8:47pm |
We are considering the name James for our son, who is due in a few months. We both like the name, but the one problem is that I have an uncle "Jim" whose given name is James. Not that we have ill-feelings toward this uncle, but there would be no reason for us to single him out as a namesake.
Can you choose a name for your child that is the same as another family member's without everyone assuming that he is named after said family member?
Also, can you name a child James without everyone calling him "Jim?"
Thanks!

I would see no probably with this, and doubt that anyone would ever call him Jim these days. Unless you specifically say to your uncle that the baby is named for him, I doubt anyone will assume it.