Family Naming drama...

LoveMoose85 · August 2013

So I might have put this up on the name board or this March board about a month ago I can't remember, but never really received any feedback, so sorry if you have read this before....

Anyway I have always loved the name Asher if LO is a boy. Dilema is that my step SIL ( DH's step sister) just had a baby boy and named him Ashton. She had no clue I was even trying to get pregnant and therefore had no idea I loved this name. I REALLY love this name, and was heartbroken when I found out what she named her little boy. Would it be weird if I stuck with it? DH's dad would have two grandsons with the nn Ash, but on the other hand I still have a whole other side of my family and DH's moms side that do not know my SIL's son at all. The boys would be together quite a bit at holidays and such, but is it really that big a deal? Anyone else expierence this?

HobokensFury · August 2013

I have 2 cousins named Jennifer. It wouldn't be strange at all.

NortyLeigh · August 2013

I don't think it matters. It's not the same name.

kashibear · August 2013

I say go for it. I don't think it's strange.. they're similar, but not even the same name.

Yenemous · August 2013

I don't think it's weird. If you love the name I say go for it!

saisongbird · August 2013

I get why you're nervous - I have a cousin I never see who took a name we were considering, and we were told that we should use it if we want to. We feel a little weird about it, but we might go for it. In your case, though, they're similar but not the same, so you're fine! The cousins also might really like having similar names, especially since they're similar in age.

LoveMoose85 · August 2013

Thanks everyone, as for now I think I'm going to keep it.

pillowpants10 · August 2013

They're similar, but not the same name. I say go for it.

MamaWino · August 2013

I'd say to use it if you love it. There are two cousins in DH's family named Ryan (one boy, one girl) and no one thought anything of it when the second one was named.

YankeePeach08 · August 2013

use it...it isn't copyrighted.

NoelleZako · August 2013

I say go for it, your baby so your name. I'm sure everyone will figure out how to differentiate the two boys.

farmfanatik · August 2013

If you love the name, go for it. Asher is really high on our list if this LO is a boy. Its a great name!

gisa886 · August 2013

Go for it

linzerd · August 2013

Keep it if you want. The only weirdness would be if they are both nicknamed Ash.

coreyeliz · August 2013

I also say go for it. It's a great name. Any chance you could just chat with your SIL and let her know the scoop? That way, there wouldn't be any post baby explaining or weird feelings if it came up then.