See the results of this poll: Is Cassia too close to Kasia for cousins?
Respondents: 73 (This poll is closed)
- Yes : 51 (70%)
- No: 22 (30%)
Only if they’ll be close in age and raised to know each other well. I’d pronounce both names the same–it could get confusing.
Sorry should have clarified that they will be ten years apart and raised closely. Thanks for your reply.
Too close for siblings yes, cousins no.
Though the names look similar the pronunciations are far enough apart for me. It’s not like they will be cousins with the exact same name
I think it’s too close. [name_m]Even[/name_m] if the names are pronounced differently, they’re spelled quite similarly. Personally, I’d pronounce both of them as cass-ee-uh at first glance.
If I were you, I’d be looking for a different name. I wouldn’t want to have a baby and announce it’s name only for people’s reaction to be: “Oh. Like her cousin.” To use a personal example, my niece is named [name_f]Alexa[/name_f]. So, for us, names like [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f], [name_m]Alexander[/name_m], [name_u]Alexis[/name_u], etc, are all off the table. There are millions of other names out there. Try to find something else.
Sorry, but they are too close for me.
And to give you a personal experience of similar names. I have the same name with my five years younger cousin.It was just so frustrated. In the end I change my nn to avoid this.
Another example. I have two cousins with the exact name in the same age. To avoid confusion we call them by their last.
Although in your situation the names are slightly different the pr. can be the same by most of the people. When I look at your title I pr. [name_m]Both[/name_m] of them [name_u]Cass[/name_u] - ee - uh.
But if the name is the " one " use it 
the girls will be have big age gap.
Good luck.
I simply don’t worry about being too close to cousin names and I certainly wouldn’t ask my family. Perhaps if they were a year or two apart it might be different. For centuries most children were named a handful of names.
No. My six-year older cousins has almost exact the same name as me. The only difference is our last letter is different - meaning it is a different name, so no, I don’t think [name_f]Cassia[/name_f] is too close with [name_f]Kasia[/name_f], if it’s pronounced different. I have had no troubles with the fact that I almost share a name with my cousin - the beginning is pronounced the same way, but the ending is different?
And my younger sister almost shares the same name with the same cousin - my parents have just added three letters to the name - first those three letters and then the exact same name - but there has never been trouble.
[name_m]Way[/name_m] too close. It will cause a lot of confusion and annoyance. They basically have the same name. [name_m]Both[/name_m] can be pronounced cash-a or cass-ee-ah. And since we hear/say names more than we see them the difference in spelling really doesn’t matter.
[name_m]Way[/name_m] too close…
If you rarely saw them I’d say it’s ok, but raised closely it could be confusing. My preferred pronunciation for [name_f]Cassia[/name_f] is CAH-sha anyway, and I think either could go either way.
For me, yes. I wouldn’t do it. I didn’t cast my vote though because so many factors come into play. I would mention it to the other girl’s parents to gauge their feelings on the matter. I would also assess how much i will bother me & my partner when grandma & grandpa mess up on the name while speaking or writing out cards. I would also consider if any problems will crop up if the surname is shared between them…do you live in the same town? [name_m]Will[/name_m] they ever be in the same school? [name_m]Even[/name_m] if you don’t live near them now is their any chance you would both end up in your hometown or something like that?
If they won’t share a surname, if you live far apart, if big cousin is way older, if they don’t share many family members, or if none of this matters to you, I think it’s fine.
Thanks for all your comments, they are much appreciated.
I would like to point out that they have different surnames. [name_m]Will[/name_m] be ten years apart in age. The only time they are together is during family time. Obviously our families know how to pronounce each name how we think it should be pronounced. Therefore, there won’t be any confusion. If there is, this will be at a time when the girls aren’t near each other (perhaps at school, sports, etc). So, does this change anyone’s perception?
Thanks again.
As long as they’re not in school together and the extended family is all ok with it, then I don’t see a problem. Good luck
I think they are too close if they are going to be raised closely. I would pronounce both cass-e-uh if I just looked at them.