Lately I've been liking the name Bruce for our baby boy. DH reminded me he has a cousin with a 3 year old named Brice. Normally I wouldn't care, but DH's generation only has 4 children in the family and everyone is pretty close.
Is Bruce too close to Brice? Would you be upset if you were the cousins? I don't even want to ask them as I know they'll say yes even if it does bother them.
Re: Are these names too similar?
nope, I dont think it is too close to use. I think that as long as you arent using the same name as they are then it is ok. If you love it then use it!
My aunt and uncle named their youngest daughter Jessie about 4-5 years after my parents named me Jessica. I dont think anyone cared.
Yes, they are very similar. Would I do it? Probably, if it were a name I really loved. It's not like it's the same name.
If you aren't opposed to your family knowing your name choices, I would share your thoughts with them and gage their reactions.
I am Melanie and my cousin is Melissa. People get us mixed up all the time.
I personally think they are too similar.