What would you do? is this name stealing?

Question

so ever since my fiance and I have been together, I have had the name Addison on my list for girl names. So its been over four years since I have been in love with it ( i'm really obsessed with names ) Anyways, My fiance's brother's wife just had a baby boy this evening and named him jace, they knew it was a boy from the start and said the name was to be Jace. I overhead, not directly from the wife, but overhead that if she was to have a girl she wanted to name her Addison. I got really upset because I know I'm going to have the next child in the family ( we aren't pregnant yet but are trying next summer) so I would have my first child before she has a second. So if i get pregnant and have a girl and named her Addison, which I want to do because that has been my favorite name for a while, would that be wrong?

I'm sorry i'm overemphasizing but I just dont know what to do in this case....

Answer 1

Technically you didn't even really hear it.

If you have a daughter first, name her Addison. I wouldn't worry about it unless she does have a daughter and actually names her that.

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Answer 2

don't worry, it's not stealing.

now, if they had had a girl and named her addison it would be different.

but they didn't! so i say name her addison!

Answer 3

That's a very irritating thing. Maybe spelling it differently or shortening it to Addie or Addy or Addyson. I don't know the details and personalities of your family so I would go with the name you chose. You wouldn't be copying since you thought it first.

hope I could help!  

Answer 4

I am not surprised that she wants to use the name Addison, and I would not call it 'name stealing'. For one, names are not subject to copyright. Depending on the country you live in, you have the right to give your child any name you please.

Jace and Addison are stylistically similar, and I can see them as a sibling set. Jace is a crisp modern sounding name, and, likewise, Addison has a certain contemporary vibe. Both names are currently peaking in popularity. Addison is especially popular, as it is currently the 11th most popular girls name in the US (2007). The name has become insanely popular. It's likely that your fiance's brother's wife didn't even know that you wanted to use the name Addison... It's that much of a trendy, common name now that she probably 'found' it herself. I hear the name everywhere.

I know you like the name Addison, but I would really go for a less popular name. Names like Addison, Madison and Isabella are like the names Jennifer from the 70's and Jessica from the 90's. There are so many of them that they're known as Jennifer A, Jennifer B...

Here are some alternatives to the name Addison that you might like: Ashton, Aubrey, Jensen, Bailey, Peyton, Ellery, Adelaide, Emerson, Ellison, Auden, Marlowe, Avery, Parker, Riley, Kennedy, Adeline, Grayson, Taylor, Adair, Auden, Skyler, Kendall, Harper, Chloe, Adah, Finley, Adelina...  

Answer 5

I'd stick with Addison even though you think someone already "claimed" it. If you think about it, almost EVERY baby name was used at least once. The're ALL "stolen" If you like it, use it. Don't settle for less just cause someone also likes the name. If she gets mad, well......she should have had a girl first. lol

Answer 6

Well kinda just get pregnant first even if she names her girl addison before you still name her addison there are 3 dawns in my family

Answer 7

No, it's not stealing.  

But...you having all  girls in your family does not mean that you're more likely to have girls.  Male sperm decides the gender, not female eggs.  

That being said, I'd let her have Addison.  Sorry, but I don't like it.  Adeline, Adele, or Adela are much better and don't have -son in them.  

Answer 8

I would just name her Addison.

Answer 9

I don't think that's name stealing. It's fine. I you love the name Addison (it's one of my favorites too) then use it.

Answer 10

its your baby, its your daughter. thats all that matters. you can name her anything you want, and who cares what she says. You know that youve been wanting addison for so long and you are going to keep it that way! Just stick with Addison, if she accuses u o anything, just tell  her wat happened. if she isnt okay with it, well, thats her problem. You can name your daughter wat ever you want!

Answer 11

no that is not name stealing  it is just a name you like

Answer 12

Well, its not stealing if you planned it before you knew. Would you have considered it stealing if she did the same? If you are worried, maybe you should let her know. Just tell her that you had planned it for years and just wanted her to know that you werent doing it to upset her or her husband. You shouldnt give up a name because of hearsay.

Answer 13

like the old saying goes first come first served so use the name you like by all means go for it, she will get over it there is more names out there what if you have a boy and she has another girl.

Answer 14

If you've had the name picked out for so long then it's not stealing at all. You didn't get the idea of the name from her. She doesn't own the name so you are free to use it. Also, you say you overheard, so she must not even know that you know about her having the name picked out. Go ahead and use it, but of course if you end up having a boy she might have a girl before you do.

Oh and by the way, your whole family being girls has nothing to do with your odds of having a girl. The male partner decided the s*x of the baby.

Answer 15

just tell your fiance's brother's wife frankly and in a nice way that you've been dreaming and obsessed for that name.. just take your pride out, ask her nicely so you won't have any arguments, isn't it not nice if both of you are not on good terms? if she doesn't like it, well it's up for you to decide, if you have any ideas running on your mind tell your fiance' so she can help you  on your problems if you will be having one...

Answer 16

You're way ahead of yourself.  Who's to say you're going to have a child before her?  And who's to say you're going to have a DAUGHTER before she has a daughter?  So, just chill out, and if you have a daughter before she gets to name a daughter Addison, then use the name if you still like it.  Bigger things to worry about.