Stupid names DH picks

L L CG

Well, so far its only one name.  Last night he texted from happy hour that he likes Willem.  Not bad, right?  Except that our nephew's name is WILLIAM.

I mentioned that they are too close and his response was, "Well, no they are two different names.  Its not like they'll get confused or anything."

I can imagine my sister in law would be thrilled.  Her daughter's name is Madison so I guess if we have a girl we'll name her Addision.

ali-1411

Guys just don't get it

Although...my cousin's daughter is Eleni, and they got a big attitude when we announced Alayna as the name.  Its too close to their liking.  Oh well. 

mcgee

Willem is a legitimate name, and there's nothing wrong with using it if you both like it. I understand that your nephew is William, but really, no one "owns" a name and has the exclusive right to use it. William is in the top 10 US boy names for 2008 (the 2009 names list comes out next month), so anyone using the name William has to expect that there will be other little Williams, Willems, Wills, Liams, Billys, etc. running around.

MrsMillerTime

MrsRosie:

At least your husband didn't want to name your kid Emil Roadhouse.

I still like Pilot Inspektor

L L CG

mcgee:

Willem is a legitimate name, and there's nothing wrong with using it if you both like it. I understand that your nephew is William, but really, no one "owns" a name and has the exclusive right to use it. William is in the top 10 US boy names for 2008 (the 2009 names list comes out next month), so anyone using the name William has to expect that there will be other little Williams, Willems, Wills, Liams, Billys, etc. running around.

I see your point.  It is a common name.  I don't know why I feel weird about it, I just do.  I was really bummed when we started TTC and thinking of names, actually, because William is my most favorite boy name.  I think its so distinguished.

txbabs111

mcgee:

Willem is a legitimate name, and there's nothing wrong with using it if you both like it. I understand that your nephew is William, but really, no one "owns" a name and has the exclusive right to use it. William is in the top 10 US boy names for 2008 (the 2009 names list comes out next month), so anyone using the name William has to expect that there will be other little Williams, Willems, Wills, Liams, Billys, etc. running around.

 

fjaril

Wolfgang!

Do it

ssinca

do they plan on calling your nephew william or shorten it to will, billy, whatever?  if it's the latter, and you intend on calling your kid willem, I don't see an issue.

batsteph

mcgee:

Willem is a legitimate name, and there's nothing wrong with using it if you both like it. I understand that your nephew is William, but really, no one "owns" a name and has the exclusive right to use it. William is in the top 10 US boy names for 2008 (the 2009 names list comes out next month), so anyone using the name William has to expect that there will be other little Williams, Willems, Wills, Liams, Billys, etc. running around.

This.

My cousin's wife and I were pregnant at the same time but our baby was due first, and my cousins were so disappointed that we chose to name him Daniel, as that was also their name choice.  We told them it was no big deal to us, and they decided it was also no big deal to them, and both boys are Daniels.  It's a non-issue.

If you both like Willem -- or even if you both decide you like William -- then use it. 

carlinlp

sleeve or axel.

no kidding.  dh has been stripped of all naming rights.  really, all you have to do is throw a name out to a 10 year old(ish) boy and let him have a field day in possible teasing.  we ruled out A LOT of names that way!