[Opinions] Re: Caroline and Carolyn
in reply to a message by I_Love_Jesus
I think Caroline and Carolyn are basically the same name with different pronuciations (although some pronounce Caroline like Carolyn anyway).
I think they are too close for relatives if you want the name not to be associated with your aunt (or if you don't want your aunt to think it honours her). However, I don't see any reason why you can't use it if you really love the name and don't care that it also honours your aunt. If she's a nice aunt what's the harm in using a name you love and at the same time make an aunt very happy, although she is not the main reason you chose the name?
I think they are too close for relatives if you want the name not to be associated with your aunt (or if you don't want your aunt to think it honours her). However, I don't see any reason why you can't use it if you really love the name and don't care that it also honours your aunt. If she's a nice aunt what's the harm in using a name you love and at the same time make an aunt very happy, although she is not the main reason you chose the name?