Brooke with a cousin named Brock?

colesgirl · August 2011

I just wanted a little input. One name I have always loved is Brooke. As soon as my nephew was named Brock I threw it out the window because they sound so similar. But, my nephew is now 10 years old(and I'm just now TTC) so they would have a big age gap, so it's doubtful they would ever really "hang out" except for family things. FWIW, we do see Brock quite often so it's not like they live in another state or anything. Who knows if I'll ever even have a girl, but this is just a thought I'm having when thinking about phantom baby names. So would you name your baby a name that is so similar to their cousin? TIA!

alliejo725 · August 2011

I didn't even read your message, but my answer is use it.

Aside from the fact that Brooke and Brock sound distinctly different (despite looking fairly simiilar and sharing some of the same sounds), nobody's going to confuse a your nephew and the new little baby girl.

nmh2001 · August 2011

yep, use it. I grew up with two Grandmas named Margaret, two cousins named Dave, a Grandpa, dad and brother named John and it was fun. Use it. I wish I could but my husband won't let me.

nmh2001 · August 2011

Although, maybe run it by Brock's mom in advance to make sure she's not sensitive about it? Some people can be sensitive about these things.

nealbl · August 2011

I know what you mean. I have a niece Ava and I love the name Eva but DH and I agreed that they are too close. I think since you are using name opposite sex then it is ok.

sugarpumpkin716 · August 2011

i think it's totally fine.

aubreysmom1 · August 2011

I agree, use it!

sagoon · August 2011

Use it. I have two cousins on the same side named Hannah. It's easy to differentiate.

NellaJ · August 2011

I would use it. I have cousins on the same side named Barrett and Garrett (different families).

SouthFloridaMommy · August 2011

I would use it. They are cousins, not siblings. I don't think it is problem at all.

colesgirl · August 2011

NellaJ:
I would use it. I have cousins on the same side named Barrett and Garrett (different families).

I have a son named Garrett!

Also, thanks for all of the input everyone! I am now going to seriously consider using Brooke! Hopefully I get the chance to.

hmr22 · August 2011

My DH & I have had this conversation & do not agree. I think it doesn't matter, he thinks it does.

allimg22 · August 2011

I Love it. Use it!

lauranicole91 · August 2011

I love the name Brooke! I'd say use it! I don't think Brock is similar enough to throw Brooke out the window!

lunatunatoo · August 2011

Use it. They are completely different names.

lavieennoir · August 2011

I think you are fine to go with Brooke.

FreyaWin2382 · August 2011

Use it. I like the name Brooke, and frankly....just because her cousin will have a name that vaguely sounds similar, I don't think anyone will notice/comment. My DH has a huge, close-knit family and if I not only eliminated every name they have, but also any other name that begins with the same letter, or sounds similar, I would have a very short list.

If you love it, keep loving it and use it!

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