I wouldn't, but I honestly don't like the same names in the same generation. I hate the idea of someone having 2 grandkids with the same name.
But it wouldn't be the same grandparent, it would be the same great grandparent, right? I guess in the cases I'm considering within my own family or DH's none of those great grandparents are still alive. And even if they are alive, the last names could be different or the nns. For once a year visits I would NOT worry about it.
Coudln't agree more. My brother and three cousins all named their sons Jalen..just spelled differently. Heck my one cousin has two sons named Jalen ( by different women). I'm like what the heck were you thinking. Now there is like 5 Jalen's all within 2-3 years of each other in the same family with the same name. Geesh.
I wanted to use a middle name that a cousin had used and I was chewed a new rear..explain that one.
Because she's family, you should be polite, call her and ask if she'll mind. If she says no, keep looking, but chances are, if you're word your request well, she'll gladly offer permission. But you really do need to mention it to her before you do it, otherwise you could be creating family strife.
I think its fine.....at least I hope its fine!! I am naming my baby the same name as my boyfriend's cousin and uncle (father and son). They are like 25 and 50 years old so I dont think it matters plus they live in another state and we see them at family reunions once a year and thats it!
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I think it's weird. The grandparents would have two of the same-name grandchildren. Now, that will get confusing when they get older. "Now does this Emily like soccer or ballet? Oh, I'll just give them both teddy bears."
I wouldn't, but I honestly don't like the same names in the same generation. I hate the idea of someone having 2 grandkids with the same name.
But it wouldn't be the same grandparent, it would be the same great grandparent, right? I guess in the cases I'm considering within my own family or DH's none of those great grandparents are still alive. And even if they are alive, the last names could be different or the nns. For once a year visits I would NOT worry about it.
this is what happens when you get 3 hours of sleep at night.
You're right, it is great-grandparent. Still don't like it.
i don't see a problem with it. my brother and my cousin have the same name, they're a year apart. honestly i don't think anyone thought anything of it. i don't see the big deal. name your kid what you want.
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But it wouldn't be the same grandparent, it would be the same great grandparent, right? I guess in the cases I'm considering within my own family or DH's none of those great grandparents are still alive. And even if they are alive, the last names could be different or the nns. For once a year visits I would NOT worry about it.
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Coudln't agree more. My brother and three cousins all named their sons Jalen..just spelled differently. Heck my one cousin has two sons named Jalen ( by different women). I'm like what the heck were you thinking. Now there is like 5 Jalen's all within 2-3 years of each other in the same family with the same name. Geesh.
I wanted to use a middle name that a cousin had used and I was chewed a new rear..explain that one.
BIL has the same name as a cousin of his. It's no big deal.
I also know a woman who's nephew is William and she used Liam.
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Depends.... Do you want to use the same name your cousin used? and the children will be 2nd cousins? I think that's fine.
Do you want to use the same name your or DH's sibling used? and the children will be 1st cousins? I think that's too close.
If the grandparents are going to have two grandchildren with the same first name, it's too confusing.
My DH was named the same as his first cousin who is only about 4 years older. I will never understand why my in-laws did that.
this is what happens when you get 3 hours of sleep at night.
You're right, it is great-grandparent. Still don't like it.