Kaylee too close to Kyleigh?

SDKelli

My husband's cousin just had a baby and named her Kyleigh, which was one of my favorite girl names. I also like the name Kaylee, but I am wondering if it is too close to Kyleigh. They live on the other side of the US from us, but it still might get confusing for some people at family functions!

What do you think...too close?

lisa5201

Too close for siblings, but not for second cousins. Especially if you live far and won't see them too often

AllThatGlitters101

I think it's fine seeing that a) they are just cousins and b) they geographically live nowhere near each other.

I'm Taryn and I have a cousin named Karen. It's never been an issue. And the one time we see each other during the year creates no confusion for anyone.

ctana

lisa5201:

Too close for siblings, but not for second cousins. Especially if you live far and won't see them too often

This....however be prepared for older relatives to constantly call them each others name by accident! 

jsillyfun

It's close, but if you rarely see them, meh. Name her what you want.

mrsekins

I don't think it's too close.  Go for it!   I would probably spell it Kailey, though, just a personal preference - plus it would make it that much different from Kyleigh.

shanBmcg

jsillyfun:

It's close, but if you rarely see them, meh. Name her what you want.

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CourtneyRDH

It's a different name. Go for it.?

etoussa

lisa5201:

Too close for siblings, but not for second cousins. Especially if you live far and won't see them too often

ditto.

Ali-B

lisa5201:

Too close for siblings, but not for second cousins. Especially if you live far and won't see them too often

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petesgirl717

I am just a lurker but I had to respond to this one.  I know a pair of sisters who have 7 girls between them (One has 3, one has 4).  The older one has girls named Kaitlyn, Kilen, and Kenlen (sp?).  The younger one has girls named Kaylee, Kara, Kirsten, and Keyleigh.  And these girls are all around the same age and go to school together.  Honestly.  Could you imagine being THEIR grandmother?  Anyways, just sayin if two sisters could name their daughters (who are at the most a year apart) Kaitlyn and Kaylee, I think you are free to do as you please!

DMDavidson

ctana:

lisa5201:

Too close for siblings, but not for second cousins. Especially if you live far and won't see them too often

This....however be prepared for older relatives to constantly call them each others name by accident! 

I agree. I don't think they're too close to use, especially since you're nowhere near each other. However, the older generation of family members might call them by the other's name occasionally.  

bim38106

lisa5201:

Too close for siblings, but not for second cousins. Especially if you live far and won't see them too often

exactly what I was going to say

ablou

I love Kaylee! ?That's the name of my favorite character from one of my favorite TV shows, Firefly! ?yay for Kaylee!!