I can’t remember if I’ve already posted this question here, so forgive me if this is a repeat…
Are the names [name]Levi[/name] and [name]Eli[/name] too similar? Our son’s name is [name]Levi[/name], and we are currently expecting baby #2 in [name]December[/name] (gender unknown). I really like the name [name]Eli[/name], but my husband thinks it sounds too much like [name]Levi[/name].
I’m just looking for opinions on whether or not you think they sound too much alike, and if you think that would be a problem.
[name]Say[/name] “[name]Levi[/name] and [name]Eli[/name]” really fast. It gets a bit jumbled, I must say.
My brother’s middle name is [name]Levi[/name] and my cousin’s name is [name]Eli[/name].
Have you considered using it in the middle??
I think it would definitely be a problem. [name]Imagine[/name] your two boys are playing upstairs, and you need to call one of them down for a favour. From far away, [name]Levi[/name] and [name]Eli[/name] are going to sound way too similar to be distinguishable from each other at that distance.
I think [name]Levi[/name] and [name]Elijah[/name]/[name]Elias[/name]/[name]Elliot[/name] would work perfectly fine. I also like the suggestions of [name]Ezra[/name], [name]Abram[/name], [name]Felix[/name], [name]Asa[/name] and [name]Micah[/name].
I think they’re too close, sorry. Have you considered a longer form of [name]Eli[/name], or thought about using it as a middle instead? Either would let you use the name but there wouldn’t be the same problem you have with your sons’ names being too close.
I think [name]Jethro[/name] [name]Phillip[/name] sounds great! I know a 4 year old called [name]Jethro[/name] - I was surprised when I first heard it but it really suits him and is such a cute yet cool name.
It feels odd to say that I think [name]Levi[/name] and [name]Eli[/name] are too close (esp after just advocating for [name]Elliott[/name] and [name]Emerie[/name] yesterday) but I think that because both names are too short for natural nn’s (and esp natural nn’s that are clearly distinguishable from one another) I think they are too close.
They do sound similar- maybe that’s why I love them both! Maybe if [name]Eli[/name] was short for something like [name]Elias[/name] or [name]Elijah[/name] they would feel more distinct? Good luck!
[name]Both[/name] are such great names, but I’m afraid they do sound a bit too similar to use for siblings. I envision years of the boys being confused over whose name you’re calling out, and new acquaintances getting the names of your boys mixed up even after several meetings. [name]Both[/name] of the names you like are short and have a biblical vibe, so perhaps you might consider [name]Silas[/name], [name]Ezra[/name], or [name]Micah[/name] instead.
[name]Just[/name] saw your last note. I think [name]Aaron[/name] [name]Phillip[/name] sounds great, and [name]Levi[/name] and [name]Aaron[/name] would make a great sib set. [name]Adam[/name] would also work well. Not loving [name]Jethro[/name], though…can’t get over the [name]Beverly[/name] Hillbillies association I guess, haha.
