names.... again...

[abseptember]

So I thought we had the names figured out but my H came in last minute with a name suggestion, Alec. I like the name and always have. My concern is we have a niece named Alexis.... are Alec and Alexis too similar? I can't decide and I don't think my "I'm ready to have these babies" brain is thinking too clearly


This would make final options of
1) Grant William and Evan Andrew
or
2) Alec William and Grant Andrew

[junkytrunk]

I don't think Alec and Alexis are too similar. Also, it's just your niece, so I don't really think it matters, but that's just me.

[paddyb]

If you like Alec go for it! I think all the options are good, and I don't think it is too close to Alexis.

FWIW, My name (well nickname) is Paddy and I have a cousin Pat (patrick).

[jennmm]

I like #2 best but I can see your concern about your neice having a similar name. FWIW, I like all the choices.

[cbear]

I still like Grant but both are great choices!!

[mrsplaydoh]

I like Alec! I don't think its too similar. I'm Kristin and my very close younger cousin is named Crystal and we never minded! Alec and Grant...love it!

[pegleg715]

Would the parents of Alexis be upset? Do you see Alexis a lot? I don't think it's a big deal if not. And you should do what you love. But I love grant!

[abseptember]

Jan 22, 2015 16:13:01 GMT -5 pegleg715 said:

Would the parents of Alexis be upset? Do you see Alexis a lot? I don't think it's a big deal if not. And you should do what you love. But I love grant!

That's a good a question... my SIL could be upset by it... you never know. We don't see them a lot but we are a small family so there's not a million nieces/nephews running around. There will be her and my 3 kids.

[pinkluna]

I don't see a problem with using Alec and your niece being Alexis. FWIW I like your first option best.

[laurski81]

Jan 22, 2015 16:20:45 GMT -5 pinkluna said:

I don't see a problem with using Alec and your niece being Alexis. FWIW I like your first option best.

Same here.

[abseptember]

Jan 22, 2015 16:28:41 GMT -5 laurski81 said:

Jan 22, 2015 16:20:45 GMT -5 pinkluna said:

I don't see a problem with using Alec and your niece being Alexis. FWIW I like your first option best.

Same here.

That may be a good thing... my H just Google alec and remembered alec baldwin. Now he's wavering back to evan again. Head meeting wall.

[summergirl1211]

Jan 22, 2015 16:28:41 GMT -5 laurski81 said:

Jan 22, 2015 16:20:45 GMT -5 pinkluna said:

I don't see a problem with using Alec and your niece being Alexis. FWIW I like your first option best.

Same here.

+1. 

[trixi282]

I don't think it's similar enough to cross it off the list. I like it.

I have cousins (who as kids we all got together often) who were close in age and were Daniel and Danielle. They went by Dan and Dani (girl being Dani). We never thought twice about it. And I have cousins brother/sister who were Jake (Jacob) and Jackie (Jacqueline)... now that one I thought was odd since they were siblings. But had they been cousins I wouldn't have thought it were odd.

I'd say if you like it, go for it. And at least Alec Baldwin is one of the better brothers, he's successful... tell your H to stop overthinking it!

[roo1582]

Jan 22, 2015 16:32:19 GMT -5 summergirl1211 said:

Jan 22, 2015 16:28:41 GMT -5 laurski81 said:

Same here.

+1. 

Agreed

[USCgirl]

I prefer option #2. I say go for it.

[abseptember]

Jan 22, 2015 16:51:44 GMT -5 trixi282 said:

I don't think it's similar enough to cross it off the list. I like it.

I have cousins (who as kids we all got together often) who were close in age and were Daniel and Danielle. They went by Dan and Dani (girl being Dani). We never thought twice about it. And I have cousins brother/sister who were Jake (Jacob) and Jackie (Jacqueline)... now that one I thought was odd since they were siblings. But had they been cousins I wouldn't have thought it were odd.

I'd say if you like it, go for it. And at least Alec Baldwin is one of the better brothers, he's successful... tell your H to stop overthinking it!

I think he is just trying to make me crazy and get my BP up to help get things moving along

[irish1213]

FWIW I have 2 nephews who are first cousins that are named Kevin. I say if you like go for it.

[bantyrooster]

Definitely not to similar. I still like Evan, but they are all good choices.

[MissMusic]

I agree with others--not too similar. My nephew is named Alec, actually. Good name!

Grant is also a fabulous name, so you have 2 great options there!

[mommymadness]

I really like Grant and Evan! They were your first pick so I would just stick with them if you are worried about Alec.

[sarahandeddie]

I don't think they are too close. My only hesitation would be if your SIL would use Alec as a future boys name because it does go well with Alexis. However, I'm neurotic like that.

I personally prefer your first option best, but option two is also very nice!

[abseptember]

Jan 22, 2015 23:24:51 GMT -5 sarahandeddie said:

I don't think they are too close. My only hesitation would be if your SIL would use Alec as a future boys name because it does go well with Alexis. However, I'm neurotic like that.

I personally prefer your first option best, but option two is also very nice!

Sadly I don't think we'll see anymore kids from them. My niece is 11. They have tried for more without success

[jodielyn10]

I wouldn't worry about the Alec/Alexis thing. I love Alec and Grant!

[aimeefarrahfowler]

So you're saying Phelony is off the table?

disappointed.

jk jk.

Out of the three names I like Evan the best, but I don't think Alec and Alexis are too close to each other.