to close to family name...??

strapp02 · February 2010

We have only agreed on the name Mason, problem is that my first cousin is named Mason. He is 10 years old and we see his family maybe 2 or 3 times a year. Our son would not have the same last name. Weird or not a problem since we are not close to them?

sunnygyrl · February 2010

If it is your first cousin, it is fine. Second cousin, meaning your DS's cousin... no.

kiwi443 · February 2010

I don't think it's a big deal to use it if you don't see the family often.

strapp02 · February 2010

It is my first cousin, so it would be DS second cousin

karaknr · February 2010

eh, I probably wouldnt use it. I only see my extended family once a year and it would still be weird while we were all together. I would consider talking to the parents of said child to see how they would feel first. You dont want to royally piss off someone you see 3 times a year and have some family drama about it. But they might just be really honored that you are going to use it. If they feel that way I would have no problem with it at all.

(but if you dont really like the family, then do what you want:)

mr&mrswelch · February 2010

eh--it could go either way.

Katie_F · February 2010

strapp02:
It is my first cousin, so it would be DS second cousin

If he's your first cousin then he will be your son's first cousin once removed, not his second cousin. Once you start getting into the areas of removal I say you're fine using the same name.