Name similarity, too matchy?

hippohat · October 2014

DH and I are still trying to come up with boy names- same as the first time around, we're struggling. DD's name is Gwen, not short for Gwendolyn or anything, our last name is long and foreign. I love LOVE the name Owen, but have realized it's basically the same damn name when written down. I can't decide if it's a deal breaker or if nobody else will notice.

MrMrsandBaby · October 2014

Until you said it, I didn't realize the similarity! You may have people point it out but not many. Not like you are naming them Samantha and Samuel. That...well, I would have a different reply!

Emerald27 · October 2014

It's really only an issue (if you think there is one) when the names are written together. Some people seeing them written down might think they were named that way on purpose.

But if you love Owen, use it. I don't think it matters that they're spelled similarly.

andrieya · October 2014

I think the bigger problem will be them wondering who you're calling from another room. "Gwen! Owen!" That's where the confusion will lie.

Nichole7041 · October 2014

My two are matchy because we love the names. Do what you like

baabybud · October 2014

I think they are good matchy, Gwen is one syllable, Owen is two, so there is a difference, I like both names

Dani0329 · October 2014

I accidentally clicked side eye, but I meant to click they sound different so go with it!

[Deleted User] · October 2014

I think they sound different enough. If you love it, then use it

BreandMikewedding · October 2014

I didn't think they were similar until I really looked at them to try to see the similarity. I say go for it. It isn't like Oliver and Olivia or Michael and michelle. I think those are way more noticeable.