Originally Posted by
meeks32
If there is anything I've learned it's that you have to use what you had your heart set on, regardless of who else uses it first. As long as its not your best friend or sister or something! I just think you can explain it was your chosen name forever and any real friend will not only understand but feel flattered that you both like the same name.
Use it, you will regret it if not. You have to be 100% sure the friend will be in your life forever and that they will be offended to not use the name you love. Does that make sense?