Copycats

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Registered: 06-14-2006
Copycats
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Wed, 06-14-2006 - 2:28pm
Ever since I met my husband 5 years ago we knew we were going to have kids and talked about names. The one boys name we always wanted was Simon James. We are expecting November 4th and if it is a boy we want to use this name. PROBLEM!!! Our cousin is expecting 2 weeks earlier and they are passing word around that this is the name they are going to use if they have a boy. Neither of us know the sex of our babies and aren't going to find out. Would it be too weird if we both had boys that we both name them Simon James. The boys would be second cousins but the grandparents are only 5 miles apart from each other and the kids will probably see each other throughout the years.

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Registered: 10-14-2005
In reply to: angeljoy2006
Wed, 06-14-2006 - 2:34pm
Do your cousins know this is "your" name.


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Registered: 04-22-2006
In reply to: angeljoy2006
Wed, 06-14-2006 - 2:36pm
Personally I couldn't do it, but I am very picky, I couldn't have my child have the same exact name as a family members baby, but if you guys are not close, and wouldn't be seeing eachother a lot then it wouldn't be too bad. Did you tell your cousin you loved this name before? If so, then I am sorry she took it from you, that would upset me. If it is just hear say that she is naming her son this, then why don't you ask her if that is what she is planning to do. That way you can know for sure before you rule out the name or get upset. Good luck with that!

 

 

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Registered: 01-10-2006
In reply to: angeljoy2006
Wed, 06-14-2006 - 2:48pm

What's up with that?? People are so crazy sometimes. I guess there's a possibility they didn't remember where they heard the great name idea and thought they just dreamed it up on their own, but I would be a little miffed if I were you!

I think if it's the name you have had your heart set on that you should use it. Poo to them.

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Registered: 10-20-2003
In reply to: angeljoy2006
Wed, 06-14-2006 - 3:11pm

If you both have boys and they have theirs first, I would not use the name, because it will seem like you are the copycat, since your son was born second.I think what I would do is talk to another family member who knows that this was your name choice and ask them to ask the other couple if they know that it was "your" name. It might be as someone else said, that they liked the name, but forgot the source.

-Sarah #4 EDD 12-19-06

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Registered: 03-13-2006
In reply to: angeljoy2006
Wed, 06-14-2006 - 3:29pm
I have to say, that yes I think that would be too weird. It really stinks if they wont reconsider. I agree with the PP's that I would talk to them about it, AND I would start looking for another name just in case.
Meg

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Registered: 04-30-2006
In reply to: angeljoy2006
Wed, 06-14-2006 - 9:52pm

I would *not* mention anything about it for awhile and see if it just goes away.

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Registered: 04-01-2003
In reply to: angeljoy2006
Thu, 06-15-2006 - 1:56am

Oh that would drive me nuts! I wouldn't use the same name, no matter if it was you and your DH who came up with it first. I think I would definitely be having some sort of talk with my cousin though if I was in this situation to let her know my feelings on the matter. Good luck!

-Yolanda
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Registered: 03-13-2006
In reply to: angeljoy2006
Thu, 06-15-2006 - 8:53am
Oh yes! I want to agree with Jessica now. They still have a long time to change their minds, and lots of people change their minds. I would give it a little while and see what happens.
Meg

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Registered: 12-28-2005
In reply to: angeljoy2006
Thu, 06-15-2006 - 9:56am
I think I'd do something a little different at least! Like Simon Jamison or James Simon? Maybe she'll have a girl...good luck to you!
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Registered: 07-01-2005
In reply to: angeljoy2006
Thu, 06-15-2006 - 6:59pm

Oh that would just make me crazy!! If I were you I would first talk to her about it, let her know that that was your name. Then if she refused to listen I would let her know in advance that you will also be using that name. Maybe that would change her mind, ya know? I hope she has a girl!

Dawn

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