35-year-old woman shares her chosen baby name with her 38-year-old sister, sister has her baby first and takes it, woman stands on principle and uses the name anyway: 'My sister is very annoyed that I followed through with the name'

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    I (35F) had my first daughter in September. While I was pregnant my sister (38F) was also pregnant with a boy. In reality she was pregnant with twins, a boy and a girl, but thought it would be fun if it was a surprise for everyone. During that time I told her that I planned to name this baby after our mom, Colette, and my husband's mother, Coral, both names start with "Co" and I think "Coco" is an adorable nickname. She told me the name they picked was a surprise and they didn't want to reveal i
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    Lo and behold her twins are born in August, everyone is super surprised that its twins. She names them Cole and Lettie. I didn't think much of it except that it was really cute and sweet that she clearly named them after our mom. When my daughter was born, I followed through and named her Colette Coral, we almost exclusively call her Coco.
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    My sister is very annoyed that I followed through with the name and brings it up all the time how ridiculous it is that three of them practically share a name. Its also confusing if full names are used, I will admit that. Despite me telling her my entire pregnancy this was the name I planned to use. I even had stuff made with the name! She ensures everyone knows her babies we're born first.
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    Honestly, If she had told me months. ago that she planned to use Cole and Lettie, I probably would've pivoted, but she never said anything. Heck, even if she told me she was using Cole I would've re-evaluated. Currently debating legally swapping Coral and Colette simply to keep the peace, but that feels an awful lot like admitting I'm the a hole in the first place.
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    OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the a e: Despite my sister naming her babies first. I went ahead and used the name I picked that is arguably the same name.
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    romero0705 Listen, if George Foreman can name all 5 of his sons George and one of his daughters Georgette, I'm sure your set of cousins will be fine. But I do think Coral Colette flows more nicely. Either way NTA. Your sister should've clued you in since she was aware of your plan.
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    oCrystal Nta she did it on purpose, that's why she asked and refused to tell hers. Never share your baby names until the baby is born or else you end up with this situation. Now you know for next time?
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    chuckinhoutex NTA- and I would tell her 'til the cows come home.... if this was gonna be a problem for you... you shouldn't have done it. I told you what I was gonna do and I did it. Was your plan really to save this secret until the last minute and then expect we would change our planned names on short notice to accommodate your feelings? Did you have any consideration for my feelings? For real- tell me that wasn't your actual plan here and that somehow I'm the problem.
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    Jazzy404404 Why would you change the name? You need to tell your sister that she knew what you were naming your daughter, and she chose those names anyway. This is the last time you want to hear about it, and you won't be changing the name. She needs to get over it.

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