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Liconabby2

So just wondering how many people think its horrible to use a name when a friend or someone you know has a child with the name? If you are friends but dont see them any where near a regular basis. Is it bad to use the same name. I like two names right now luke and noah but problem is i have two friends who used them within the last year or so

Kyleedawn08

unless its a close family member i don't see the problem. they are more common names so i wouldn't say it is copying. especially if you aren't close, your kids might never see eachother when it comes down to it, and probably won't know the other into adulthood.

a name is a lifetime, so unless they are stuck together for a lifetime like family there is no issue name sharing

JesseKhloe&Me

Use them. You wont know them, or won't see them. I wouldn't think anything of it.

BulgariHeart

I agree that it's not a big deal but I wouldn't use names people I knew used. I'm particular like that. I'd feel like I could do better for my child. 

Liconabby2

BulgariHeart:

I agree that it's not a big deal but I wouldn't use names people I knew used. I'm particular like that. I'd feel like I could do better for my child.nbsp;

Im trying not too but ive always been real picky on boy names. Problem ia i also have alot of cousins due around the same time.or who had boys recent so i definately stay away from thoae names.

catahoulatte

I think it's totally a situational thing. There's one or two distant friends that I wouldn't feel bad about using the same name they did, and there's several where I think it would be weird.

I also think it's fine if it's more common or trendy, and not something very unique where they'd be the only two kids in the city to have the name.

apc1929

Luke/Lucas and Noah are both pretty popular aside from being solid traditional names.  I would absolutely use it without hesistation if a friends child had the same name.   

Zimger

I'd probably still use them if they are the only names you like. Noah and Luke are not uncommon so I wouldn't worry about it.

whoopsybaby

I think with a casual acquaintance, it's no big deal.  Luke and Noah are in high demand, so it's not like you're copying them or anything.  Name your child your favorite name.