Since before I was pregnant I had my girls name chosen. My husband wasn't on board at first but he eventually came around. I'm 7 months pregnant and my husbands step cousin just had a baby girl and guess what name she used? Mine. Now I can't say for
Sure weather she intentionally stole it or not, regardless it's the same. I honestly could care less if our kids have the same name, even if they are born so close together(August and supposed to be November) BUT. Her kids spend a lot of time at my father in laws. Do I say eff it and use the name anyways and potentially start a huge fight and sever all family ties? Or do I just accept it, move on, and look for a different name? I'm totally heartbroken and this is a tough call for me to make.
Re: Someone stole my Baby name.
I don't really see why it is a big deal, your kids are going to be step 2nd cousins? Just name your kid what you want.
Edit because I can't spell or type today...
If it is a name you have been set on I would just use it, don't be shy in telling people you have had it picked out for a long time before so and so named her baby it. I wouldn't be snooty about it though, just be kind
If you think the family will make it a big deal about it maybe use the name as a middle name and use a backup as the first.
Good luck making a decision.
I know how frustrating it can be as i had a similar thing happen to me, except my girlfriend had her baby in April and i am not due until November 29th. My partner and i just bit out tongue and kept looking for another name and VOILA.. We found one we absolutely love even more then the first name. We think it happened for a reason. I would keep an eye out for more names and if you still havent found one that fits by due date then stuff it and go with your heart.
Everly might not be commonly used but when we were trying to decide names every person who had an opinion had mentioned that as a name suggestion for us, amd it always came up in baby name books and apps tho we didn't go with it. So tho its not commonly used in some places it is thought of by many.
They can always have nicknames, and different middle names. Or if it really bothers you that they would share a name then you can look for a different name. I would say it depends on how much you love it and want it as the name.
There are much bigger issues to worry about once you become a parent.
Baby Boy born on 1/14/13
I just can't get on board with it being YOUR name. Regardless of whether you shared it or not, you cannot own a name and forbid anybody else to use it. She can call her kid whatever she chooses, just like you can.
Me too!!!
Ask advice to see weather it would be awkward if I still used it. We are related , kind of , and do see them from time to time, plus her kids spend ALOT of time at my father in laws place. Which might be awkward for him...? I don't know. I guess I should just talk to him about it.... And I don't want to start a family fight over something so stupid. You have no idea what kind of ppl I'm dealing with here, the type that might get all pissed off and worked up over a copied name. I'm not sure if I should talk to his cousin about it or just do what I want. I really have no idea how to go about dealing with the situation. All the while dealing with extra hormones and emotions. This name wa special to me because of my parents, both of which are now gone, so you can imagine my disappointment when someone used the chosen name, which was supposed to be unique... It's just alot
Also I'm not sure why the name situation would be awkward for your FIL? Because he will be around both of these kids? I just don't get the issue.