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Love a baby name but know someone with the same moniker? Or, have a favorite name for your future baby only to find out that someone else you know is using it? Check out these guidelines for baby names that are already taken or when someone steals your baby name.
 Awaiting the birth of your baby is an exciting time, from decorating to picking out a baby name. But, what happens when the moniker you’ve marked for your baby-to-be is already taken? Check out these guidelines for baby names that are already taken or stolen.
Unintentional namesake
Giving your baby-to-be the same name as someone you know can be either an honor or an insult to the namesake, especially when it’s not deliberate. Here are some suggested boundaries:
If it’s the name of someone who’s close to you, then the determining factor is your relationship with that special someone. Whether the intention or not, naming your future kiddo Aidan when your uncle’s name is Aidan will have everyone assuming you’re honoring this great-uncle-to-be.
If it is a family member’s child’s name, it’s probably best to move on to your second favorite moniker instead of waging a family war. The exception to the rule, however, is if your bundle of joy is named after your partner or partner’s family member.
If your baby’s name is already taken by a friend or friend’s kid, it’s worth giving that person a head’s up; however, there’s no guarantee that the friend may even be on your Christmas card list five years from now, so this shouldn’t stop you from giving your sweet pea a moniker you love.
If an acquaintance shares the same label as the one at the top of your baby name list, there’s no reason both babies can’t share the same name. You have no obligations to that associate, even if you do see them at work or in a social setting once in a while.
Stealing your baby name
If you’ve known since the third grade what the name of your future baby will be, chances are that you’re not going to take it lightly when someone you know steals your beloved moniker.
If it’s a family member who is marking their baby-to-be with the name in question, let them know how you feel about it. But, be ready to let the name go if they don’t budge; you don’t want things to be awkward at every family gathering.
If you discover that a close friend steals your baby name, talk to them about it and be ready to let go of the friendship if they don’t show any sympathy. If they are a real friend then they wouldn’t be making a move on something you feel so strongly about.
If an acquaintance is going for the same label for their little one, don’t bother even approaching them about it. They have just as much right to any baby name as you do, especially when you have no ties to one another.
Whether your baby’s name is already taken, or someone steals your baby’s name, when it comes to finding the perfect baby name the choice is ultimately up to you. While it’s always nice to consider other people’s feelings, there’s no rule that says there can only be one Jake, Emma, or Isabella in the world!
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