Would this bother you?

soxfan74

I had a baby boy two months ago. My best friend's sister is having a baby and found out it is a boy. When she heard the name we named our son, she said she loved it and is now going to name her baby the same 1st and middle name as my baby. I find it a bit strange, but I wanted to know other people's opinions.

Ewych82

While it is a bit strange, I don't think it would bother me. It may bother me if it were my best friend who did that, but not her sister.

SuperMom17

Flattering yet irritating... Are you close with her?  If your kids will see each other often then I find it super weird... How about coming up with your own awesome name, lady?  Geez...

JaysonandKristin

Joy2611:

Yup, it would totally bother me.  There, I said it.

As per usual, Joy's just keepin' it real, yo!!

I don't know if it would bother me.  Probably not with DS1's name because it's just a name combo that we happened to like.  DS2's name has family significance, and I would probably find it a little odd...  I highly doubt I'd be irritated or anything.   

BulgariHeart

That would piss me off. One thing is people accidentally picking either of the names, another thing entirely is to say 'I like what YOU came up with for your son, so I'll copy it'. She sounds disturbed. Sorry for sounding extreme, it is my opinion though.

capulet

JaysonandKristin:

Joy2611:

Yup, it would totally bother me.  There, I said it.

As per usual, Joy's just keepin' it real, yo!!

I don't know if it would bother me.  Probably not with DS1's name because it's just a name combo that we happened to like.  DS2's name has family significance, and I would probably find it a little odd...  I highly doubt I'd be irritated or anything.   

Yeah, it would bother me, but that's because both our kids have names with family significance and I'd be like why the heck are you using my family's names?  (DD's FN and DS's MN are family surnames.)  But if we gave our kids fairly common, classic names, I would probably think it was a little weird she couldn't come up with anything on her own, but at least we have good taste.

Razz08

Yeah it would. Same first name eh, but first and middle? That's really weird.

PinkLillyLover

RoIIo:

Yeah it would. Same first name eh, but first and middle? That's really weird.

 This!  Sounds like they didn't really think it through.

Vraechel

It's kind of annoying but I wouldn't get your blood pressure up. 

Dr.Loretta

No it would not bother me. I would take it that she appreciated my good taste!

melody921

Ewych82:

While it is a bit strange, I don't think it would bother me. It may bother me if it were my best friend who did that, but not her sister.

This. How often will your kids hang out? Weird, but not something I'd really worry about.

TripMomma

I would be annoyed, but what can you do. I have had 2 different friends have daughters and name them Lily after we used it for DD. In my case it is a pretty popular name so I can't get too upset...and they didn't use the same mn.

jobiann

Wouldn't bother me, it's pretty removed and you know you had it first so technically she is copying...with that said, no one "owns" a name. 

mommytoconnor

It would bother me if it were my best friend but not since it's her sister, I wouldn't really care. 

Helenahhandbasket

laurasusan:

Can we know the name? If I promise I won't copy you?

I agree with PP, if it was a pretty "normal" name, I'd be less annoyed than if it was something highly personal or unusual.

Whether I was annoyed or not, I would think it was bizarre. 

I was seriously just thinking that.

Empireceo

I would definitely think it was kind of weird if someone picked my son's first and middle name, but I would take comfort in the fact that she looks like the Single White Female, not you.

Keri Marie

I would be flattered.

Belle3184

I wouldn't be super upset, but maybe a little irritated. I would be more upset if it's a really original name. If your son has a name, lets say, in the top ten or 25, no big deal.

mcg512

SuperMom17:

Flattering yet irritating... Are you close with her?  If your kids will see each other often then I find it super weird... How about coming up with your own awesome name, lady?  Geez...

 

This.  FN is one thing but using the same MN would bother me.   

zg49

It is kind of strange, especially if you'll be around her and her son a lot. If not I'd be flattered and glad to not be your best friend! She's going to have a heck of a time keeping it straight who shes talking about. 

Maybe your best friend can suggest to her sister to pick a different middle name?  

sibby

It would bother me a little but I'd get over it. But you know who I really feel for here? Best Friend. Its hard enough to keep track of two kids with one same name you are close too, but she is going to forever have to use each kid's full 3 names when refering to them or "friend's son..."/"my sister's son..." when referring to them. Even just little things like keeping her holiday gift lists straight is going to be a hassle.

AngeliaG8

sibby:

It would bother me a little but I'd get over it. But you know who I really feel for here? Best Friend. Its hard enough to keep track of two kids with one same name you are close too, but she is going to forever have to use each kid's full 3 names when refering to them or "friend's son..."/"my sister's son..." when referring to them. Even just little things like keeping her holiday gift lists straight is going to be a hassle.

Totally agree. I wonder if your friend had thought about this yet. She might try to talk her sis out of it if she has.

Mae208

soxfan74:

I had a baby boy two months ago. My best friend's sister is having a baby and found out it is a boy. When she heard the name we named our son, she said she loved it and is now going to name her baby the same 1st and middle name as my baby. I find it a bit strange, but I wanted to know other people's opinions.

This exact same thing happened to me. I was annoyed, but I rarely ever see my BFF sister so it's just like... Whatever. Flattering but annoying.

queenbone

That's odd.

I don't know that I'd let it bother me, but it will certainly make things confusing for your BFF trying to distinguish between the two children.

monaclemere

BulgariHeart:

That would piss me off. One thing is people accidentally picking either of the names, another thing entirely is to say 'I like what YOU came up with for your son, so I'll copy it'. She sounds disturbed. Sorry for sounding extreme, it is my opinion though.

This exactly.

apc1929

Wouldn't bother me in the least.  I'd be flattered