Am I making this too big a deal?

Lady Leigh · November 2014

I am mad that DH and I picked out our girls name Allison and my
sister who is also having a girl just announced that her girls name is Addison.

That's not even cute to me she even knew
my girls name along time ago.
Would you be mad too or am I just being crazy?

jess412love · November 2014

Overreacting. I would be pissed if it was the same name, but it's not.

Lady Leigh · November 2014

I am annoyed but I am still keeping her name

TwinsCitiesMomma · November 2014

You are overreacting. They are two different names.

jack12trip · November 2014

I agree with PPs. Two different names. Overreaction.

almeyer2013 · November 2014

Yup

ngolimento · November 2014

Yes you are being crazy. Even if it was the same name, it's not the end of the universe.

cmcintos · November 2014

Totally different names!!!!!

My husbands name is Porya and his brothers name is Arya. Sound pretty similar.

Then my nieces names are Ella and Emma. Again, similar. I wouldn't worry about it.

cmcintos · November 2014

They could be Ally and Addy growing up.... that's pretty cute, no?

LBeez13 · November 2014

Yeah I think Addison and Allison are different enough. Their cousins not siblings.

MeganPobega · November 2014

My sisters and I have an agreement on names. We always seem to get pregnant at the same time. So we discuss names we like with each other, so we don't use the same names and no one gets hurt. I would be irritated too. I would honestly chose another name but if it's the only one I liked, I would keep it. Screw her lol.

thursday · November 2014

I don't see the big deal. I think it is cute cousins named Allison and Addison.

Amy and Jay · November 2014

Yes, overreacting. It's a different name. I also find this name ownership stuff really irritating. We have a bunch of Geoffreys in our family b/c it's a family name and no one cares.

JennyP0222 · November 2014

Mild annoyance by the similarity is okay. Getting all out mad about this is too far. And someone already mentioned it but I will second that I think it is precious that their nicknames could be Addy and Ally. Adorable and might make them feel a sweet connection with each other. This is definitely not a big deal.

JenLa21 · November 2014

I don't think you're overreacting that much. Finding baby names is hard, and I would probably be annoyed at my sis too. But that being said, I wouldn't change the name I love because of it. I get if it was the exact same name, and she knew... But it's not. I also, wouldn't really bring it up with your sis because I'm sure she didn't want to take anything away from you wen she picked the name.

Questions.. Have you announced your baby name to the family as well? And which baby is set to arrive first?... Just curious.

Lady Leigh · November 2014

I announced ours to EVERYONE the second we knew she was a girl, I am 23 weeks and she is about 13-14 weeks they had the early test done.

I think the issue is that my sister and I have never gotten along very well and she truly loves to push peoples buttons, not just mine.

Lady Leigh · November 2014

If my other sister had done this I would have thought it was cute, (we have a great relationship) but with her its not.

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bdazzld · November 2014

Well be comforted that Addison is a bit of a fad and Allison is a pretty standard name?

I do think Addie and Allie or Addy and Ally are adorable for cousin names! Hopefully they get along better than you do with your sister. I understand difficult sibling relationships -.-

Beamer14 · November 2014

Well if you aren't that close...you probably wouldn't even have the girls around eachother very much anyway. I say get over it.

and I think Addison is a great name (I'm totally biased though :P ) and it really doesn't matter if you like it or not.. your sister does. Just like it doesn't matter if she likes or cares what you're naming your child.

Lmsq1611 · November 2014

As others have said, they are not the same name so I really don't see what the problem. I understand that some sisters have very contentious relationships and maybe this is bothering you more than you should let it. You don't know the reason why she chose the name. It's very possible that it is simply a name she really loves. Give her the benefit of the doubt and remember that you cannot control what other people do but only control your reactions to it. Honestly I would tell her you love that name for her daughter and then just stop thinking about it. You get to keep the name you picked out and everyone can be happy here. Plus of there is a chance she is trying to get under your skin with the name isn't it better to act like it doesn't bother you at all?

lib1974 · November 2014

Different. Overreacting. Focus on more important things.

mwerren · November 2014

They are different, and as cousins I agree with PP and think it would be cute to be like "Addy and Ally are off playing" and stuff like that

StacyJYay · November 2014

I'd be peeved too, especially if this is, at least in part, her trying to push your buttons. That said, don't let it sway your choice in names. Allison is a classic, feminine, and strong name. (And if it makes you feel better, I find it interesting that the name Addison has become trendy. It's a disease! Seriously. Addison's Disease. Google it.)

<3 Matt · November 2014

I wouldn't stress the small stuff. :-)

Who knows, they may grow up being best of friends and love the fact that their names are similar.

kweiso · November 2014

Hey I am with you I would be pissed too and probably chose a different name. Maybe it's a sign there is an even better name for your babe!

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