Baby Names

Need an Opinion

My DH and I are expecting our first (not for a while, obviously), but even before we TTC, I had the name Caleb picked out if we have a boy. DH's oldest sister recently started dating a man with a son named Kaleb. She doesn't tend to stay in relationships too long, but you never know how things might pan out. Is the name completely off limits now?

Re: Need an Opinion

  • I wouldn't worry about it. In my family, my brother's name is Jeff and my aunt ended up marrying a Jeff. Not exact situation, but you get the point.
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  • I don't think its off limits, but I wouldn't use it.

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  • Nope.  Besides, he'd be the first correctly-spelled Caleb in the family.
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    Nope.  Besides, he'd be the first correctly-spelled Caleb in the family.

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  • No one owns copy rights, if you are comfortable using it, use it
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  • I don't think it's off-limits. (And I like your spelling much better. ;))
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  • If you like it use it. My dh is David and has a cousin named David. It's slightly confusing at family reunions but oh well.
  • I'd go with it.  If anyone asks, just tell them that you've had it picked out forever.  I'd be really annoyed if I passed on a name that I really liked, and then they ended up breaking up anyway.
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  • Not at all.  My SIL gave her daughter my name, Emily, after I had dated DH for about a year.  I like it, she is my little twin niece!
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  • Caleb is our #1 boy name. I just love it!! I don't think it's off limits. Use it!
  • I think it would be fine to use. I like your spelling better, too.
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