Accidental namesake!

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Registered: 06-25-2004
Accidental namesake!
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Tue, 10-11-2005 - 11:29am
A friend has just pointed out to me that the name we're strongly considering using if we have a boy would be the same name (first and last!) as a member of an old heavy metal band (think Def Leppard or similar). We're not into this kind of music at all and have no interest in honoring this person, but I still love the name. Do you think enough people would realize the connection that it's worth not using the name? Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Registered: 06-14-2003
Tue, 10-11-2005 - 3:14pm
I guess it depends on how well known this particular band member is. If he's the lead singer & everyone aged 65 down to 30 knows him (& if he's a jerk) I'd probably come up w/ another name. However, if he's not as popular as some band persona or if he's kind of a nice guy I wouldn't worry about it as much. JMO.
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Registered: 09-01-2005
Tue, 10-11-2005 - 3:46pm
I agree. Maybe you could just change the mn, if it bothers you. It depends on who the person is.