"Rules" for Naming Baby

In my opinion, you shouldn't name a baby the same name as another family member that is a cousin. It's ok to name the baby after an aunt, uncle, grandparents, etc., but if they are in the same generation, you shouldn't use the same name. That being said, I see no problem using a name a friend has used. One of my friends has twin boys that are named the same things as my boys, in fact one of them even has the same middle name. It can get confusing at playgroups, but I don't see the big deal.

If it was a family member I would say it would have to be the next generation before using it again but if it is a friend or a friend of a friend use it. If you like it and that is what you want to do then do it.

if she was a close cousin or aunt, i'd say find another name. but she isn't. so there are two "c"s in the room 5 times a year. it will happen in school as well.

If you are not super close, I would go ahead and use it. If a friend used the same name as I did I would see it as a compliment. Also, this may sound cold, but since she isn't a good friend y'all may not even see each other in a few years as your kids get bigger and get other interests besides playdates (it happens faster than you think). If you like the name, go for it!!

I didn't know there were "rules" for naming a baby. If you like the name use it. I have 22 (and counting) nieces and nephews, 9 brothers and sisters, and more extented family than I can count. There is overlap. If we had a boy he would of been Joseph, like my grandfathers, my brother's middle name, my uncles, and my nephew. We liked the name and we were going to use it. If you are that concerned, talk to the friend about it.

You want that name. It's your baby. I don't care who has it.....you are entitled to it too.

If you really love it, use it. I can't see anyone being offended b/c you happenned to use the same name as them. Noone has rights on a name; go for it.