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Our nephew is named Tijn, we want to name our son Stijn, what do you think?

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AnneGuest ·
My sister and brother-in-law's son is named Tijn. We like the name Stijn for our son. What do you think? Do or don't?

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  1. jessie95 #2

    Just do it

  2. Anonymous Guest #3

    I also think that’s totally fine!

    I know someone who has a daughter named Zoë and her nephew is named Joey. I find it quite funny

  3. jessie95 #4

    Joey and Zoë sound cute hihi

    I also like the sound of Tijn and Stijn, and as long as you don't pick the same name, it's fine right hihi

  4. lauwtje #5

    Just do it!

  5. Sas #6

    Well, my cousin has the same sounds as my name. But it's a different name though. Still, people often ask who I mean because of the same sound. Not very nice. But if you find a name beautiful, I say go for it. There are also 6 people in my husband's family named Jan. Maybe they'll think it's an honor

  6. Emily Guest #7

    If it's really the name for you guys, I'd just go for it!

  7. Irma 1987 #8

    Don't know why not

  8. Anne Guest #9

    Thanks, ladies.
    Even though I'm still unsure if we should go through with it.

  9. Hummel Guest #10

    I think it works just fine, especially since each name starts with a different letter.

  10. merell Guest #11

    Sorry, I don't think it's okay. There's only 1 letter difference, and phonetically they sound really similar too.

  11. ii Guest #12

    I don't see a problem. Yes, the sound is the same, but one name starts with a T and the other with an S. Besides, Stijn is a normal, common name.

    If you're still unsure, you can always warn them in advance that you're considering a similar name.

  12. Anonymous Guest #13

    Still looking for something else.
    It doesn't feel right to me.
    Still have 5 weeks left.

  13. Emily Guest #14

    Good luck!

  14. zomaar Guest #15

    I wouldn't do it personally. The names are really close together. Also, I don't find Stijn that beautiful anymore, it's quite ordinary now. For me, it lacks a bit of flair.

    Maybe instead:
    Duuk / Duuc
    Rens
    Mart
    Jurre
    Jorn
    Stef

  15. Anonymous Guest #16

    If it doesn't feel right for you, I'd indeed keep looking... Is it the "ij" in the name that appeals to you?
    Thijmen maybe?
    Or Marijn, Merijn...

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