Would you use this name?

ScoobyM

My brother in law (DH's sister's husband) is named Charles Miles and goes by Miles.  Their son is Charles Lachlan and is called Lachlan - this is also how BIL's father was, Charles ___ and he went by his middle name, so it's a family tradition for them.

My question is, I LOVE the name Charles and it would be top of my list for our second (we just confirmed it's a boy).  I mentioned to MIL how I would love it but thought it was probably weird since that is technically BIL and nephew's name; she asked BIL and he actually said he didn't have a problem with it since they don't really use it for either of them.

What do you think?  Is it just too close, even though neither BIL or nephew are called Charles?  They do use their full names for formal stuff (i.e. wedding, baptism, things like that).  Technically, my ILs would have two grandsons named Charles.

jez_girl

I'd use it. Charles is a nice name, and it's not like it'll be confusing for anyone except in rare situations.

NinjaNic

I would. You asked and it's not a problem for them and since they go by their mn I don't see one either.

BTW Great name

barnwife

Yes, I would. But then again, in my family of cousins there is an Aaron and an Erin, and a Nicholas and a Nicole (both go by Nick/Nik).

And we have a niece named Gabriela (Gabi), but Gabriel is still on my list if LO is a boy. I guess I just don't get the "someone has already used this name" thing. Trust me, chances are very good that somewhere in the world is another person with the same name you will choose for LO. Even if you see them a lot, who cares? Each will stand out in his/her own way.

Kimmy1836

I would use it. 

MrsP7309

I'd use it, especially since your family has told you it doesn't bother them.

sciteach104

if you love it and it doesn't bother them, go for it.  i mean it may be an honor to your MIL and BIL that you are choosing a family name. 

**MrsD**

MrsP7309:

I'd use it, especially since your family has told you it doesn't bother them.

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CoastieWife08

I would.

KINZYD

I don't see any problem with it, especially since your BIL said he didn't mind!

sleepingbeauty825

Hm. I would not use it.

StarryEyed06

Personally, I wouldn't do it. But if your BIL said he is okay with it, then go for it.

bandwife928

Love it.  Charles and Eleanor are a great sibset.

ibis

Go right ahead. 

I have two cousins named John, after our grandfather, but one goes by Jake. 

CourtneyRDH

I'd use it. I love the name Charles. It would be on our list, but it sounds awful with our last name. Eleanor and Charles sound great together. My sister-in-law is named Elizabeth, but only goes by Betsy and we have Elizabeth at the top of our list. I love it too much to cross it off especially since she doesn't even go by Elizabeth. I just thought I'd share that.

tct1219

barnwife:

Yes, I would. But then again, in my family of cousins there is an Aaron and an Erin, and a Nicholas and a Nicole (both go by Nick/Nik).

And we have a niece named Gabriela (Gabi), but Gabriel is still on my list if LO is a boy. I guess I just don't get the "someone has already used this name" thing. Trust me, chances are very good that somewhere in the world is another person with the same name you will choose for LO. Even if you see them a lot, who cares? Each will stand out in his/her own way.

i really wish you would call my husband and explain this to him because he won't listen to me.

Lilleybug

If you like it use it