Would you date someone with the same name as your ex or previous crush?

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#TheExNameGameReborn its funny, i asked this question back in like 2016 and now I've fallen victim again. Lol i always endup liking someone and then finding out they have the same name as a guy i used to like. there's been like so many named Nate, Parker, Des, Shawn, Bo, Josh, Ty, Matthew, Cody, Patrick, Brandon, James, Robbie, or Charles. There's got to to be at least 3 of each lol. I mean are these names really that common or am i just destined to end up with one. By the way, only one name above was an ex-bf, the rest are ex-crushes haha. But Even worse, i literally give em descriptive nicknames just to tell em apart when talking about them with friends: Example Nerdy-Nate, SpringBreak-Nate, ForgetMe-Nate, JustHadtoBeGay-Nate. Smh lol.

johnny_hustle · Accepted Answer

One of the first girls I talked too but never dated in HS was name Katelyn. Later in HS I ended up dating a girl name Kaitlin... flash forward 10 years and I'm currently talking to a girl named Kaitlyn. The first one went by Kate, the second one went by Kaitlin, and the third one goes by Kaitie. So, all the same named, all spelled differently, and all went by different nicknames.

Guardian412 · Accepted Answer

I did actually. One of my greatest love's name was Kitty Catherine. After her my next date was named Kitty, and my next girlfriend was named Catherine. For my luck, my present crush and date is called Judy. :)

Evelynn07 · Accepted Answer

Hahaha I loved your story, des 😂
And about your question, I think I wouldn't mind dating a person with the same name as my ex or previous crush. It's not his fault he got the same name 😂 and it's not everyday I get a good guy to ask me out, so I can't be picky ya know 😂

melanieeeB · Accepted Answer

Hell no haha a month ago I approached this guy who had the same name and I was like"oh I have to go" lol

witherwing · Answer

Lol, 2/3 of my boyfriends had the same name, and I was seeing a third person by that name as well, but we weren't actually dating. 😂

jennifer_bloom · Answer

Lol - I knew a very good looking and virtuous doctor who married a woman with the same name as his sister! Even before he got into med school - he always had dozens of girls chasing after him.

anniisa · Answer

It really doesn't matter. It has nothing to do with my ex or the person at the present time. It's just a name, I would be surpised if anyone refused to date someone for such a minor thing.

Pinay_ako · Answer

Idgaf what my new beau's name is. My ex belongs in the past. Ex who?

GoodManDave · Answer

Someone shares the name of a certain ex girlfriend? Yes, I probably wouldn't go out with them. But that's because I've had a lot of issues with girls with that name; not just exes. The shortened version could be male or female. So I've had issues with both girls and boys with the same shortened name. So I'd avoid just because that name seems to be a cosmic joke or bad omen for me. Not just because of an ex.

For a crush? I doubt it. It'd be too limiting, as I've had a lot of crushes since early high school. Take a typical girl's name, and I've probably had a crush on a girl with that name. So not on crushes.

lyannamormont · Answer

This will sound really funny but my ex of 2 years, whom i dearly loved but had to break up because of distance in the last couple months, dated someone with the same name. It's funny because we both are from the same country, and our name is really really rare. Scary part is she looked like me only i have never dyed my hair, and she had some lightning and shadows in her hair. Exactly the same glasses and all. They dated shortly. How I know is of course I stalked him a bit on social media 2-3 months into the breakup and I asked our closest common friend.

I also dated someone with the same name. Actually 2 Brandon's 2 Tyler's but they are everywhere like very common names so... You can't help or escape. Lol. So I would date I wouldn't mind.

Razanmeow18 · Answer

I had a crush on someone, but he didn't like me back
I got over him, and now I'm crushing on another guy with the same name
Lol, but this guy likes me back
I don't compare them to each other bc it just doesn't make sense to me. they're so different.

TFXNYC · Answer

Not a problem. Many names are common and it can't be avoided. If someone had a name that really was painful for me. I would use a cute nickname for that person, or a variation of that name. i. e. Rebecca=Becky, Michelle=Chelle or Shelly. Of course, this is if the other person likes it.

Miristheiss · Answer

Sure. Her name has nothing to do with how I feel about her.
Also, I don't hate my exes. I don't hate those names. I'm not scarred from being around those names ever again.
This would be a complete non issue.

Ameya · Answer

Can't say for sure since I've been single all this while (Yep, I'm 30). But yes, my experience with any girls who's name starts with the alphabet S has never been good lol

ats934 · Answer

"Sorry, this isn't going to work."

"What? Why not?"

"I don't like your name. It brings up bad memories."

"WTF?"

There's no way that conversation ends well, and even if it did, I'd still walk away feeling like a dick.

JDavid25 · Answer

Only Ex I got is a girl named Lanessa, and yeah I would cause I think that's a pretty name..

CubsterShura · Answer

My ex used to have the same name as my childhood bully who caused me a lot of trauma. Yet, I loved him like crazy.

Nephilim000 · Answer

i would be very cautious. i know it's not rational but I seem to have trouble when people have the same name. like they are drama too usually so i try to steer clear

LegateLanius · Answer

Yeah, I would. Funny story, a woman I knew in high school dated a guy named Keith for the longest time, then they broke up and she ended up dating the only other guy named Keith in the whole school. They are now married.

CheekyPaws · Answer

On the contrary, it's better, it avoids any risk of accidentally calling her by the name of my ex 😄 (ps: not because I still care about my ex but out of pure habit)

SarahsSummer · Answer

I’ve dated two guys named Tom in my life and my boyfriend says I’m his third Sarah. Lol.

just_tired · Answer

Sure, It 's not their fault. Can't think of any crushes that I've had that had the same name though.

Red_Arrow · Answer

It makes a great cover when you accidentally blurt out your ex’s name. 😂😂😂

CHARismatic110 · Answer

My ex's names are common as hell. Last guy I was into, not so much. But it wouldn't matter.

TripleAce · Answer

ya it makes no difference to me  how does her name change anything lol you all superstitious 😂

Don_Law · Answer

Yup it may feel a bit weird at first but it would be unfair to turn away a good person because of your own past relationship problems

TacosRAwesome · Answer

My ex had a very common name (I know at least 10 people with the same name and I'm not social). So I don't think its a huge deal.

hammeronfire · Answer

i mean me and my exes did not have a good ending so that name in my head is (unfairly i might add) associated with them and those feelings so for me id have to go with no.

RicanEyes · Answer

I would date him I wouldn't care. Your story is so funny I must say. Lol :-D

Pocahontas2000 · Answer

Of course haha Actually 2 of my main love interests had the same name.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Sure I would. Its not their fault that's their name.

Dxk007 · Answer

Yeah, no problems unless I have an ex. I'd probably have a nickname for them so, it's just replacing the wrong person with the right one.

Introvert94 · Answer

I would not, I think the thought of my ex would come up and that would be a turnoff. It'd be like Usher song "You Remind Me"

Ashley234 · Answer

I would

The only thing that would make a name odd for me in a relationship would be if the guy’s name is the same as my brother’s. Imagine how awkward sex and other intimate things would be lol 😆

1derfulguy · Answer

You mean to tell me that Bitch I Never Want to See Again is a common name?

rgb008 · Answer

well my boyfriend has the same name as my brother lmfao but theyre two completely different people lmao and that doesn't phase me.  so I think id be ok with it lol

edwardhiedler · Answer

Yes. I would be much more freaked out if they had the same name as a close female relative of mine.

Deathraider · Answer

Actually brings back some memories. Not that it's a bad thing, but a familiar feeling.

ScottSummers · Answer

I always fall for Jane... its always Jane. So yeah i would.

BHooper · Answer

It may take a bit to adjust to but I'm not going to not date someone based off of there name.

mochamocha · Answer

I would, because they are not the same person. Their name is just their name. XD

magic30 · Answer

In the heat of passion and while screaming their name you have at least 1 in 4 chance of getting it right. Hell that's 25% odds, not bad !!

Hans222 · Answer

Sure, a coincidence is a coincidence :D The person counts and nothing else!

Cursewords · Answer

Yes, who gives a shit? It's just a name, they aren't the same person.

houfiniwicked · Answer

Of course as long as she doesn’t share the same tendencies as my ex then we’re good

loveslongnails · Answer

Absolutely... that way if you call out your ex's name during sex, you're still ok ! :)

hannahbanana11 · Answer

That's not something that I can control lol and don't let one rotten apple ruin the rest

RedThread · Answer

That wouldn't be a problem. I can't judge someone based on the name they were given.

hammersledge · Answer

If it's a former crush I would but if it was an ex than I might not

ThePetSquirrel · Answer

Yeah, a name's just a name, and besides, it would help alleviate the memories of the past.

Tim-loves-it · Answer

At least you wouldn't have to worry about screaming out the wrong name!

MysteriousDarkness · Answer

Not a persons fault if they have the same first name as an ex of yours.

dothejohnwall97 · Answer

i would, who cares, after her the next gyal waiting

vatsalrv99 · Answer

Yeah sure name isn't that important nature personality etc are

Daringdeaffighter · Answer

Name doesn’t mean anything but the person I’m dating does

Sabretooth · Answer

I can't vote-I most likely wouldn't because it would likely bother me too much

sydneyboy · Answer

Definitely... a name is just a name and doesn't define personality traits

Pink2000 · Answer

All my exes had unusual names.

beebella · Answer

It's kinda weird, but I probably would.

GD360 · Answer

If you do you have a problem. Your subconsciously wanting them

Red88xxx · Answer

Yes I would. It doesn't matter to me.

JuanFrank7 · Answer

I wouldn't it'll be awkward

AlphaStyles · Answer

Yes but they better not have the same character

Fitness-Fanatic · Answer

Yes. It's only a name.

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