https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:37:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2815195 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:04:13 +0000 Dr. Pepper 2815195@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine is a bit of a different situation. My 1st son shares a name with one of my cousins and one of my other cousins kids. They are all named after my grandpa- so we do not care at all that they have the same name. They are all in honor of a really great man. </p> <p>My 2nd son (Harry) is named after my husbands grandpa. 3 months before he was born, my husbands cousin named her kid Harrison and my husband was devastated thinking we couldn't use the name anymore. We did and it is just fine. Again, they are both named in honor of a really great man. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2815192 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:52:20 +0000 Rocker2014 2815192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally fine - my husband and his nephew have the same name and they see each other all the time and it has never been an issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2815146 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 09:48:06 +0000 nanilani 2815146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pollywog: I don't think anyone would mind either, but I'm still feeling a little iffy about it personally. More in reference to the cousin I actually see at holidays and such, I don't care about reusing the name of my other cousin whom I haven't seen in years.</p> <p>@PinkElephant: @skipra: My cousin's definitely a good person so he wouldn't be a *bad* guy to be named after, but we've always avoided officially naming our kids after anyone. (I think DH is a bit scarred by being a junior!) We've nixed many other names I'd otherwise have liked for already being used by grandparents, etc. to avoid that misinterpretation. I think our best rationale for using the name would just be that it's what we could agree on!</p> <p>@2littlepumpkins: Sorry, trying to keep it vague for privacy reasons, especially since it seems likely we may end up using it. Believe me when I say you're not missing out on anything that trendy or unusual! Although I sometimes wish we preferred more eclectic names just to widen our options.</p> <p>@Elizabear: Haha, I would if my husband didn't keep vetoing the names I like best! This is one of his top choices, I just can't decide how I feel about it. If not for the family connection, I'd probably have agreed by now. At least we went with my top boy name for DS1. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2815065 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 08:25:04 +0000 Caly 2815065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My brother has the same name as our cousin, no big deal. I say go for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2815052 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 05:53:39 +0000 Elizabear 2815052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Name your child whatever you love! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2815039 Sat, 07 Apr 2018 22:22:14 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2815039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do it especially for a common names, and boy names seem to get used more than girl names, where people tend to use more unique names. Totally curious what the name is now. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814846 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 14:02:45 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2814846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m trying really hard to put myself in your shoes, but I only have six cousins. Ha! DH has at least 3 times as many, but he isn’t close to all of them. I guess if the name was unusual are particularly memorable I’d probably not do it. But for a regular or classic name then I’d may consider it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814671 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 22:51:08 +0000 Beehive 2814671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oops, I voted wrong. I think it's totally fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814664 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 21:49:33 +0000 Boogs 2814664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did it. Our cousin felt honored. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814656 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 20:48:56 +0000 skipra 2814656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One of my cousins did this and named her son the same name as one of our other cousins. I was too young at the time so I don't know if anyone thought it was weird although I have personally wondered if he was named after our cousin and why. Like were they super close or did she just love the name? So i guess it's fine but I'd be prepared to explain why you chose it or expect others to question it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814655 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 20:33:11 +0000 PinkElephant 2814655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@nanilani: would you mind if people in the family thought you named DS after this cousin? That would probably be my only hesitation. I personally don’t think that I would want to duplicate a name with an a family, even extended family, but it seems like your situation is far enough removed that it won’t be confusing. In your shoes, I would probably want to make sure that I had a good “reason” (even made up, or something vague like “it’s a solid biblical name”) For choosing the name on hand in case someone asked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814647 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 19:20:17 +0000 Pollywog 2814647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am in the same boat. Like to the week in pregnancy and large family issue. We are using the cousin's name. I think no one will mind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814642 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 18:38:47 +0000 JCCovi 2814642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't do it, but I think my entire friend circle would without question. I'm a Jessica from the late 80s, so I was definitely out for unique! If my Brother and SIL stick with what they've always said, they're planning to do it when they have kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814639 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 18:24:01 +0000 Dahlia 2814639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did and didn't even realize it at first! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814616 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 15:41:38 +0000 Mommy Finger 2814616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>To me, the only names that are off limits are those of my nieces and nephew. Every single other name is fair game. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814615 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 15:41:35 +0000 misolee 2814615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it's weird. I also don't think they have ownership of the name either.</p> <p>My oldest name is the same as my closest cousin. She's like an older sister to me. We don't live in the same state but she and I talk on the phone prob once every couple of weeks and we see them at reunions every couple of years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814608 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:46:43 +0000 SweetiePie 2814608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We almost chose one of my cousins names. It didn’t phase me at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814604 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:39:15 +0000 Mrs. Toad 2814604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I named one of my kids the same name as one of my cousin's kids. However, we see them a few times a year right now for a few hours each. In two years when we move, they will never see each other. It's even got two different spellings and they are spelled the same. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814598 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:15:06 +0000 Ms.Mermaid 2814598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our second choice name was my cousin’s kids name. My cousin said it was fine to steal. </p> <p>If it was a super uncommon name then I wouldn’t but it sounds like it’s something really common like David. </p> <p>Nate is really high on my boy list and I have a cousin named Nathan. We see each other maybe annually, I don’t think it’s weird at all. I think he’ll be flattered and think I named the baby after him and he’s childfree so I think he’d be excited. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814597 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:14:11 +0000 birdofafeather 2814597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH has a ton of cousins and several with the same name. One of his cousins’ kids has my name and they told me they were naming it that because they liked my name (not after me though!) I don’t think it’s weird at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814575 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 13:13:34 +0000 nanilani 2814575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, everyone. Clearly I'm overthinking it -- it's what I do best! Yes, it's a common name. It appears to have been in the top 100 (maybe even top 50) for the past 50 or so years. Maybe I'll let DH win this battle on DS2's first name despite my reservations, especially if he agrees to let me choose the middle name. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814568 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 13:03:35 +0000 Foodnerd81 2814568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it’s a common name I think it’s fine. In your case with so many cousins it’s almost bound to happen! </p> <p>FWIW my dads cousin named two of her kids the same first and middle name as me and my sister (so my second cousins). I thought it was so cool growing up 😊 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814566 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 12:58:58 +0000 snowjewelz 2814566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In your case with all the details you provided, I wouldn't worry and I would use it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814564 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 12:57:25 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2814564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My aunt did his. And a friends cousin just named her son the same name as my friends brother. Both cases the names were common at the time/common now (Jennifer and Stephen) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814552 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 12:13:55 +0000 JennyPenny 2814552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I honestly didn't even notice that we named my LO the same thing as my cousin until my mom pointed it out. It's a classic name though so tons of people have that name. I think it may be weird if its really unique, but otherwise, not weird at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814548 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 12:11:07 +0000 Mrsbells 2814548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I personally wouldnt, but its definitely not weird. They might even feel honored that you liked their name enough to name your child </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814546 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 12:07:06 +0000 Ajsmommy 2814546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it's weird at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814545 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 12:03:50 +0000 jhd 2814545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My cousin named her baby my brother’s name. We never see them and it’s a classic boy name. No one thought it was weird. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thoughts-on-giving-your-baby-the-same-name-as-your-cousin#post-2814543 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 12:02:24 +0000 nanilani 2814543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What's your take on using your cousin's name (their own name, not their child's name) for your own child?</p> <p>I'm 37 weeks and we've been stuck at the same point trying to come up with a name for DS2 for months. Yesterday DH shared his top three names, and of those I'd say I have a clear favorite . . . but I'm hung up on the fact that I have two cousins with the same name. One I never see, but the other we see a few times a year. We're not super close but not estranged by any means either. Would it be weird to use his name for DS2? They would have different middle and last names. There is no reasonable alternative spelling/variation/nickname of the name.</p> <p>We both come from large families (~30 first cousins between us) and neither of us care for unique names, so I don't think we'll suddenly discover any new options in the next few weeks. Maybe it's just too much to ask to agree on a name that hasn't been used by a family member already :bummed: </p> <p>Unfortunately, his top three and my top three don't overlap at all. He's vetoed one of mine, says another reminds him of an annoying coworker, and hasn't said much on the third (but I don't think he's too hot on it). I'm thinking of vetoing one of his top three, and I just don't like the other option as much as my cousin's name once you take the family thing out of the equation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/name-poll-1#post-2798983 Mon, 22 Jan 2018 21:04:51 +0000 Tidybee 2798983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have claire and Anna - I love the way they sound together and Hannah is so similar! </p>