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So what would you do?

brauchtmbrauchtm member
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Dh and I are struggling to pick a name for dd.  our favorite is Alexandra Kathryn - but my sister named her boy Alexander (he's 3 and lives 4 hrs away).  I asked her if she mined and she said no but I worry she secretly might.  I told her our plan would be to shorten to Ali, not Alex.  Do you think something's not quite right about us using Alexandra?  We like Alexis too but not Alexis Kathryn - not sure of a good middle name.  Third choice is briana - but again would need a new middle name I thnk.  Suggestions on that would be great too!  Thanks!
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    logoz80logoz80
    I don't think there's anything wrong about using the name. If you like Ali, what about Alison? We can't even decide on a name, so at least you are narrowing it down, lol
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    imn_angel25imn_angel25 member

    To me, it wouldn't matter at all, especially since your sister said she doesn't care. If you mostly plan to use her nickname, I really don't think anyone will ever even notice their names are so similar. I would use it!

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    RussianMommyRussianMommy member
    I think it's fine
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    nyki06nyki06 member
    That would be way too close for my comfort. 
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    ThursdaysAngelThursdaysAngel
    Yeah, I agree with PP, it would be way too close for my comfort as well. I'd feel like a copy cat or something. If you want to call her Ali then Alexis is a great way to go.... how about...

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    babyalex124babyalex124 member
    My DD is Alexandra (we call her Alex) so I'm biased and LOVE the name.  I say go for it.  
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    Sam Buttons Sam Buttons member
    That would be a little close for me but I may still used it if I loved it. What about Alexa Kathryn? I think that's cute and you can still use Ali.
    How often do you see your nephew? Is there any chance you would end up in the same area do one of y
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    vic1011vic1011 member
    I know sets of cousins named Nola and Lola. As well as an Annabelle and Mirabelle, so I'd vote its fine!
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    MAdams728MAdams728 member
    I wouldnt do it, since it's your sister.   If it was your cousin, or another more distantly related person, than maybe.  But I wouldnt want first cousins to have pretty much the same first name.

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    kennazebrowskykennazebrowsky member

    Kathryn Alexis

     

    You could switch the order...I think it sounds pretty

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    sarawalkssarawalks member
    I say it's fine. they aren't the same although they are close and she might take it as a compliment that you liked the name so much.
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    highlightshighlights member

    I think if she said its fine, it probably is?

    But I think if you want to get away from Alexander, then both Alexandria and Alexa are out.

    Maybe talk to your sister again and be very blunt with her "I am really considering using this name,

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    MyaMaternityMyaMaternity member

    What about Briana Alexis.  

    Also if you like the name Alexandra, which I love, then just use it.  I also think Ali is a cute nick name. 

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    brauchtmbrauchtm member

    Thanks everyone.  My sister called me today and said she talked to her husband and they are both totally okay with us using whatever name we want - love my big sis!  Not sure what we ultimately will do yet but I really do appreciate you all s

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    kgs0505kgs0505 member
    If Yyou Want to use Ali as a nickname, what about Alison?

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