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Would you say that Owen is too close in looks to Gwen to use for a son? I love the name but it just looks so similar. I like the combo Owen Jeffery.
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They're a *little* similar but I think they'd be OK for siblings, especially if Gwen is short for something else, e.g. Gwendolyn. I like Owen, but it's just getting too popular, sadly. I like Owen Geoffrey in that spelling._____________________________________________________________________"Dream like you'll live forever. Live like you'll die today."Elinor
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I don't see a problem with it, for mother and son. As siblings, I'd say no. As for the name itself, I don't care for it. I just think it's very unflattering sounding.This just came into my mind: "Oh, win for goodness sake!" :)
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I love Owen.And I don't think your name is too close to it for it to cause problems (and it's not like you're siblings, anyways).Owen Jeffrey is nice, but unless you're really partial to that spelling, I prefer Owen Geoffrey. I think it goes better aesthetically with Owen (well, that and I just prefer that spelling anyways).
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In writing, they appear too similar, but I don't think their pronunciations are that similar. I still wouldn't use them together, though.
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I don't think they are. I like Owen :)
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I don't think they're too close at all. The pronunciations are completely different!
And I LOVE both names! :-D
Jeffery is nms, though...what about:
Owen Miles
Owen Jude
Owen Alistair
Owen Julius?
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Actually not at all. I like it!
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It looks somewhat similar, but the pronounciations are completely different - so I'd go for it. Besides, you'd be mother & son - not siblings so I don't think it should matter at all. Furthermore, my DH loves Owen and so I've developed a real soft spot for it.
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Jacks, I love your quote sooo much!This is from a fat girl who got halfway to the thin point, to reach a major roadblock!Siri
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Thanks :)
Inside of me there is a skinny girl, screaming to get out but I can usually shut her up with cookies!
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go for it
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