Are the names [name_m]Anderson[/name_m] and [name_u]Emerson[/name_u] too similar for cousins (who will spend a lot of time together)?
I don’t think they are, but your best bet would be to talk to the parents. You never can tell when people are going to get weird about name theft.
We talked to the parents and they are fine with it. I am now concerned other family members will think it is weird - they will be very close in age as well (within a few months).
I think for brothers it would be way too close, but for cousins it’s fine.
I don’t think it’s too close. [name_f]My[/name_f] younger cousin has the male version of my name, and it sounds very similar, but it’s never been a problem (although we are very far apart in age).
Honestly, in my opinion, it wouldn’t matter if they were both named [name_u]Emerson[/name_u] or [name_m]Anderson[/name_m]. But then I feel if several neighbors wanted to name their sons’ my son’s name, so be it. I did not take ownership of his name. I also do not have the power to in-force rules on anyone else, just like they do not have that power over me.
Thank you for all of the feedback thus far. I am just trying to gather as many opinions as possible so please keep them coming.
Are they both boys or is [name_u]Emerson[/name_u] a girl? Would they both go by their full names? If nicknames are involved, I think it’s fine. But since they will spend a lot of time together, I would aim for some more contrast maybe. I am not pregnant, but [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] is one of my favorite names right now for a girl, but I have the same issue with cousin [name_f]Sophie[/name_f]. Would you think [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] and [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] were too close for cousins who see each other a lot? If yes, then I think it’s the same thing.
[name_m]Both[/name_m] Boys. [name_m]Both[/name_m] would be called by their full names as much as possible - although [name_m]Anders[/name_m] may be used sometimes as a short form for [name_m]Anderson[/name_m].
I don’t think [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] and [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] are too close.
Good to know! Well I would also maybe see how the cousin’s parents feel about it. If they’re ok with it and you are too, then that’s all that matters!
[name_m]Anderson[/name_m] & [name_u]Emerson[/name_u] are too close for brothers, but for cousins they are fine! The beginning of each name is very different, so that’s what matters. If they were going to be named like [name_m]Anders[/name_m] and [name_m]Andrew[/name_m] I would say it was a problem, but I think [name_m]Anderson[/name_m] and [name_u]Emerson[/name_u] are fine! [name_m]Anders[/name_m] and [name_u]Emerson[/name_u] are even better! Or [name_u]Andy[/name_u] and [name_u]Emerson[/name_u].
This is perfect advise. I would always talk to the parents of the other kid first (esp. if you are related to them or planning seeing them a lot).