Same first letter dilemma... opinions please!!!

CrosleyBride07

So we have been AGONIZING over a name for our 2nd son, due in 3 weeks...  Our first son is Wesley, nn Wes.  I have semi strict criteria for our names which are the following:  classic name but not too common, something that is very steady over time (not trendy), family name, fits with the rest of the family (Robert, Elizabeth, and Wesley going by Rob, Liz, and Wes), one syllable nickname if possible, and something we both like.  This has been VERY hard. 

The one name we keep coming back to is William, nn Will.  It is slightly more common than I prefer, but I LOVE the name.  The major problem is, I HATE using same letters... ugh!  Like when people name their children Kasey, Kylie, Kadence, and Kameron or some nonsense.  It is just so NOT me. 

BUT... does it make a difference if the names are 2 classic names?  We know a John and James that are brothers and it has never bothered me.  So are Wes and Will too matchy matchy or does it not bother you?  Thanks so much!!!

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FrecklesInside

I'm really not a fan of siblings with matching first letters. If you and your husband are having a hard time finding a name you both love and you REALLY love this name, then go for it. It does follow that trend though of having same letter names - so if that really bugs you, then don't do it.

karen_loy

If you are going to use mostly the full names Wesley and William, then I say go for it, the names, even starting with the same letter and having an L in there, sound  differently enough

but if you'll be using the nns Wes and Will.. ehm.. I'd avoid it, they sound way too similar for my taste

kzawisl

My husband is Jason, sibs Jenn and John.  Cousins Jackie and Justin.  They're all wonderful people, but I HATE the same initial thing.  I refuse to do it.    Sorry...

OverjoyedMama

I don't see a big deal with names that start with the same letter. If you like it, then use it!

g8trkim

I don't care for the same letter thing but with only 2 kids I don't think it's a big deal.

BlindysWife

As long as you don't have a third child that is also a 'W', then I think its okay to go with Will. I do think its cheesy when there is an entire family with names all starting with the same letter. But two kids, not that big of a deal.