Is Etta too similar to Emma?

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[name_f]Etta[/name_f] has been my top name for a long time. I know ultimately it doesn’t matter, but I have an aqquaitence that has a baby named [name_f]Emma[/name_f]. I am worried she will think I copied the name since they are close. I keep trying to remind myself that when I first found the name, the similarity didn’t even cross my mind because they are so different sounding. What do you guys think?

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It’s not too close for children of acquaintances! It sounds like she is not an enduring part of your life.

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I don’t think they’re too similar. I love the name [name_f]Etta[/name_f]!

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I think it’s fine. For siblings they would be too close.

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Thank you all for your replies, really helps having an outsiders opinion. I am glad you all think that they aren’t too close!

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I agree with the PPs, they are fine as acquaintances!

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Use it. It’s not too similar.

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Etta has a totally different vibe than [name_f]Emma[/name_f] to me

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Etta and [name_f]Emma[/name_f] have very different feels

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If they were sisters they’d be too close, but not in this case.

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If they were siblings or close relatives, they would be too similar, but not in this case. I would go for it!

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I agree with @UnderTheRainbow and @Greyblue, they have similar sounds but they feel like totally different styles so I think you’re okay. It’s not like [name_f]Eve[/name_f] and [name_f]Eva[/name_f], for example. (Although if I’m honest I’d still probably say that’s fine, you love the name so use it!)

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I’d say yes but I like both names

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Welcome to Nameberry, @Yoda890!

I agree that [name_f]Etta[/name_f] and [name_f]Emma[/name_f] are certainly different enough for acquaintances’ daughters. Too close for sisters, perhaps, but totally fine for you to use [name_f]Etta[/name_f] in these circumstances.

I really, really love [name_f]Etta[/name_f], by the way :heart_eyes: It’s so sweet and feisty and retro in a really cool way. Great choice!

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I don’t think they’re too similar. The actual sounds of the name sound quite different to me. If they were siblings it might cause me pause, but just being friends I think it’s perfectly fine!

Etta is an adorable name as well!