Do these names sound too much alike?

[mom2aboy]

We have a son already who is named Levi. I'm currently pregnant, and I like the name Eli for a boy. My husband says that Levi and Eli sound too much alike. What does everyone think?

[bcl23]

Unfortunately, I'd have to agree. They have the same sound. How about Elliot or Elias with nn Eli? I think that would be somewhat better!

[ashthedreamer]

I agree, sorry. I think the suggestion of Elliot is fabulous, though, and Levi and Elliot are great together!

[mom2aboy]

That's okay- I did ask for opinions .

I honestly don't see how using a name like Elliot or Elijah or Elias but calling him Eli would solve the problem. We'd still be calling out "Levi and Eli". And I had suggested those names to him before, but he didn't like them....

Of course, this all may be a moot point, as we may not be having another boy (don't know what the sex is yet)

[catheyc]

I agree that naming him something else and calling him Eli doesn't solve the problem. And unfortunately, I do agree that those are too similar. What about Ari? I knew a guy named Ari (full name) in college and it really grew on me and now I love it. And it's sort of similar to Eli, but different enough. Just a thought. I'm sure people who are better at this sort of thing will give you lots of suggestions soon, though, so no worries. Berries are great that way.

[catloverd]

Waaaaay to close, Eli and Levi both have strong I endings.

[claireelise]

I'm sorry, I think they're way way too close for names of brothers!! Even naming him something like Elias or Elliot and using Eli as a nn is the same issue - Levi and Eli! Though I love both names on their own, you already have Levi, so I'd leave it at that, and find a distinctly separate name for your brand new little being!

[jeska]

Much too close. I'd call him Elliot and use the full name.

[elisabeth rae]

I think they're way too close. If you don't like Elliot or Elias you shouldn't use them Especially since you'd be saying "Levi and Eli" all the time anyway, as you said.

What kind of names do you like?

[mom2aboy]

I like simple names, not too popular but not too out there either. I also like names that can't be shortened.