Spinoff from Baby Naming: Has anyone ever 'stolen' the name that you were going to name your child?

Spinoff from Baby Naming: Has anyone ever 'stolen' the name that you were going to name your child?

I have a friend that is having a baby and she is totally 'stealing' the name I wanted to use. So, I understand that I am not pregnant yet, but golly, it is my husbands grandmother's name! I must admit I was a little bit hurt!

Re: Spinoff from Baby Naming: Has anyone ever 'stolen' the name that you were going to name your child?

YES t i had the name that i loved stolen by a friend.. I am pissy about it too! It was Emily so i think i might shorten it to Emma

Re: Spinoff from Baby Naming: Has anyone ever 'stolen' the name that you were going to name your child?

The only name we really like is Kelly for a . In laws named their new dog Kelly last year

Re: Spinoff from Baby Naming: Has anyone ever 'stolen' the name that you were going to name your child?

DH already had 10 nieces and nephews before I met him and his sisters took all the boy names I loved. I can't be mad they were all born and named before I met him.

Re: Spinoff from Baby Naming: Has anyone ever 'stolen' the name that you were going to name your child?

I will say, from experience, that your name likes and dislikes can change often during pregnancy. Unless it is your sister or brother than I say all names are ups for grabs. JMO

Re: Spinoff from Baby Naming: Has anyone ever 'stolen' the name that you were going to name your child?

My friends and I have a rule... if you're not pregnant, you can't call dibs on a name.

Re: Spinoff from Baby Naming: Has anyone ever 'stolen' the name that you were going to name your child?

my cousin named her daughter Emily when she had her which was wayyyyy before I was even thinking about marriage...I still love the name, but might go for Emma

Re: Spinoff from Baby Naming: Has anyone ever 'stolen' the name that you were going to name your child?

Re: Spinoff from Baby Naming: Has anyone ever 'stolen' the name that you were going to name your child?

I don't have any kids yet, so nobodys name for me to steal, but I am naming my son Jared NO MATTER WHAT....I don't care who has it I have loved it forever and intend to use it...

Re: Spinoff from Baby Naming: Has anyone ever 'stolen' the name that you were going to name your child?

Someone stole my baby name once (long story that you would all understand why I am pissed even though I am not pregnant or won't be anytime soon)

Re: Spinoff from Baby Naming: Has anyone ever 'stolen' the name that you were going to name your child?

YES...someone stole the name 'seven' once from a friend of mine


....a little humor for you Seinfeld fans out there

Re: Spinoff from Baby Naming: Has anyone ever 'stolen' the name that you were going to name your child?

DH and I both had a boys name before we even met ( the same!!!) and we told his cousin...and she stole the feminine version...I don't really care...I am naming my son this name and if she doesn't like it - its her own fault

Re: Spinoff from Baby Naming: Has anyone ever 'stolen' the name that you were going to name your child?

Well...kind of....DH and I like the name Julianne for a daughter if we have one....and our close friends just had a baby and named her Juliana....slightly different, but we could never name our daughter Julianne Well, maybe Julie Anne 2 seperate words....

Re: Spinoff from Baby Naming: Has anyone ever 'stolen' the name that you were going to name your child?

You could always name her Juliet after me