Too close?

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Sat, 11-04-2006 - 9:53pm
Are William (Will) and Lillian (Lily) too close for siblings? Other girl names we are considering are Emma, Samantha (Sam), Charlotte (Charlie), Audrey and Kate. Thanks!
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Registered: 09-29-2005
In reply to: 74sunshine
Sat, 11-04-2006 - 11:05pm

Yes, they would be too close for me. I think William/Will and Charlotte, Audrey or Kate would be wonderful names for siblings (although I'd slightly prefer a more formal name for Kate, especially since William isn't simply Will).

~Kelli


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Registered: 12-09-2005
In reply to: 74sunshine
Sat, 11-04-2006 - 11:20pm
I agree... too close. I like your other choices better.

                             
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Registered: 11-04-2006
In reply to: 74sunshine
Sat, 11-04-2006 - 11:22pm

I like Kathryn and then call her Kate.

I also like Elizabeth and call her Libby.

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Registered: 03-27-2003
In reply to: 74sunshine
Sun, 11-05-2006 - 9:15am
Yeah, this is what drives me batty. lol We love Katherine and Elizabeth but can't use them for family reasons. Argh.
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In reply to: 74sunshine
Sun, 11-05-2006 - 12:04pm
I think they are too similar.






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Registered: 10-10-2006
In reply to: 74sunshine
Sun, 11-05-2006 - 12:14pm

It looks like I'm in the minority, but I don't think they are too close, as long as Lilian is never "Lil" (like Lil and Phil in Rugrats :) ). What about Lilia or Liliana? Lily as a nn seems different enough.

Have you looked up other full names that give you the nickname "Kate"? I guess Katelyn (in all its variations) comes to mind, but that is awfully common - not sure if it qualifies as a classic yet, either.

What about Margaret (nn Meg or Maggie)? It has a similar feel to Elizabeth and Katherine.

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Registered: 03-20-2003
In reply to: 74sunshine
Sun, 11-05-2006 - 12:29pm

I agree that Will and Lily are too close.

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Registered: 09-25-2006
In reply to: 74sunshine
Sun, 11-05-2006 - 12:47pm
Yep, I'd say too close.
 
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Registered: 11-04-2006
In reply to: 74sunshine
Sun, 11-05-2006 - 5:05pm

I don't think the names will be to close especially if you call your son Will and your daughter Lilly.

Good luck!

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Registered: 11-04-2006
In reply to: 74sunshine
Sun, 11-05-2006 - 8:36pm

I don't think Will and Lily are too close. I have a friend with a Liliana. They call her Lily. If it worries you though, I say go with one of your other choices. I love all of them! Kate is my favorite. It is so simple and sweet. I think it stands great on its own, and doesn't need to be a nickname. Audrey is also very pretty.

Megan