Hi there,
Do you think the names Riley and Finley are too similar for cousins with the same surname?
Thanks!
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03-07-2009 17:05 #1
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Just thinking about names...
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I guess it depends on a couple of things. Is Finley called Finn as a nn? No prob then
Or do they actually spend alot of time together?
I don't think they're to similar, but can understand your reluctance if they're together alot, the 'ley' sound getting called could be confusing.Mum to 2 little monkeys- Born April 07 and Jan 2012
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Thanks for your reply! I should have mentioned that Riley is my nephew, and Finley is one of the names I'm considering if we have another boy. They'd see each other max once a month. At the moment we see them about 4-6 times a year.
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No they don't sound too similar. Go for it.
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Originally Posted by maybe4
No they don't sound too similar. Go for it.
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Originally Posted by maybe4
No they don't sound too similar. Go for it.
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not too similar at all
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I like Finley! And no, not too similar!
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Finlay is on our list so of cause I love it (either spelling). I don't think its too close to Riley at all.
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I think it would be fine hun
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