naming problems
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Topic: naming problems
Posted By: cole88
Subject: naming problems
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 12:00pm
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my friend had her baby yesterday and so did my partners friends gf anyway my friend called there baby Lexi and were quite good friends and my partners friend and gf named there baby paige were not to close of friends with them but the three names i have liked since i got pregnant is Alexia, Paige and Ella but i haven't herd anything else i like any suggestions on what i should do? Alexia was my favorite!!!! and ella is quite common and i have such a common name and was really annoying at school!! i just don't no what to do now im quite annoyed they knew what names i liked also..... my partner and i also like Dillon but not sure if its famine enough, her middle name might be Elizabeth (a family name) not sure yet tho but if not that then something girly anyway.
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 12:27pm
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I really like Dillon!
It does really suck, there is no rule that you still couldn't use any of the names though, I guess it depends on how often you see the friends. Unfortunately although they may have known that you liked those names they may have loved them as well, stink for you though. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 12:35pm
| I personally don't care if friends have used the names I like, if I like them I'll use them. I'd just tell them if you chose to use it that you have always loved that name and wanted to use it before they did. If they have a problem with it then they will have to get over it. |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 12:56pm
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yep you could ask them if you think it will be an issue but sadly if they were due first then I don't think you can really bagsie the names.
I'd just go with the name you like anyway. If you used Alexia and you called your baby Alex and they called theirs Lexi it wouldn't be such a big deal anyway. -------------  
 
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 1:39pm
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a friend named her girl - Dhillon (hyphenated with another feminine name)
We chose Ella as we loved it but i wanted to give her a "fallback" as there are sooo many Ellas just Ella! SO we chose Gabriella - DH hated Izabella! I have always loathed Paige as a name...and then worked for a Paige and hated it even more... what about something liek Peyton instead? Love Alexia and various forms of it too...i would always go for the longer version and shorten it.. I wouldnt start and call a kid Lexi... |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 1:43pm
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its hard this happened to my friend her sister and her SIL called their children by the name she close..she only told them and both were due after and all three didn't know they were having girls....she chose a different name but now that we have decided on a girl's name that's what she will be no matter what.. ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 2:04pm
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I wanted to name our baby Bella if it was a girl but Bro and SIL had a girl about 7wks before us and named her Ella. People told me not to worry about the similar names but as they would be cousins and we spend alot of time together I decided against it. Luckily we havd a boy as I didn't have another name.
To me Alexia and Lexi sound different so I wouldn't think it would be a problem. Regarding Paige, I would consider how good friends you are and if you think you will be friends with them forever, if its not likely then I would go for it, maybe just mention it to them though. ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 3:19pm
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I agree that Alexia & Lexi are different enough not to matter. -------------  
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Posted By: cole88
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 6:31pm
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thanks for all you options, what do you think of Dillon Alexia Elizabeth Connolly for a name even tho its long lol and not sure on the spelling on Dillon yet ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 6:45pm
Nothing wrong with long names, we already have our names picked and our child will be lumped with 2 middle names!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 7:01pm
I think it's lovely. I have a long name too and the only time it's ever been a problem is writing on gvt. forms where there is limited space (then you just have to write small  )-------------
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Posted By: cole88
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 7:37pm
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or does Alexia Dillon Elizabeth Connolly sound better? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: bopmum
Date Posted: 02 September 2009 at 7:44pm
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Oooh we are thinking about using Dylan as a name if it's girl.....
My cuz and i have very similar names - she is Yvette and i'm Lisette - the only person who gets in a muddle is our grandmother! I think Dillon Alexia Elizabeth Connolly - it's not too long! Good luck! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 03 September 2009 at 9:17am
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I really like Dillon Alexia Elizabeth, DH has two middle names and it is never a problem. If the form isn't big enough often his second middle name gets dropped or he just puts initials for his middle names. Don't think he's ever found it to be a hassle. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jazzy
Date Posted: 03 September 2009 at 10:19am
| I think you should name your child what you want & remember it is a name that is going to stay with them for the rest of their life. |
Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 03 September 2009 at 3:48pm
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I think you should name your child what you want , its your child who will be with you forever, friends come and go .
Dont give up the name you love , just because someone else has used it ------------- 
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Posted By: CarrieMum
Date Posted: 03 September 2009 at 10:15pm
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Go for it and use Alexia if you really like it!! What are the chances you'll know those people in 5 or 10 years time!
I just had two friends use the same name (Cameron) for their baby girls born within two weeks of each other. I was surprised but now I don't even think about it! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Parki
Date Posted: 04 September 2009 at 4:19pm
I think Dillon Alexia Elizabeth is soooo pretty!
For a girl I would def use the spelling Dillon - Looks more feminine than Dylan IMO. This is exactly why I refuse to tell people what names we have! Good luck 
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 04 September 2009 at 4:31pm
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I like either way and you should go with what ever name you like.
I have a cousin who is 6 months younger than me with the same name (she was named after me as her mum liked the name) and its never been an issue. It was nice having someone with the same name as its unusual. Is Dillon the girls spelling of Dylan? DAEC or DEAC initials work well too. All your name choices are lovely. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 04 September 2009 at 9:07pm
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I looooove Dillon!
I had a falling out with a friend over naming Sienna coz it was her fave name, we didn't talk for two years but now we both have Sienna's (except she spells it with one 'n') and it's not a big deal, my Sienna thinks it's kind of cool that she has her own baby Siena lol. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 07 September 2009 at 3:25pm
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I'd say decide on what will annoy you the most - not having one of those names for your own girl because it's already a friend's child's name, or having a friend with a daughter with a very similar name - either way it's not a big deal, and your baby's name is something you've got to be really happy with, so if you neeeeeed those names, need em! ------------- Andie |