Is it ok to give the same name to two sons, both BH alive?

 

And what about the same name for a son and a daughter, such as names which are usually given to both boys and girls (e.g. Simcha)?

 

Answer:

The custom is not to in both cases.

 

Sources:

כ״כ בשו״ת דברי מלכיאל ג, עה. וראה שו״ת צי״א יא, נו. וראה הנסמן בזיו השמות כא, א-ב.

 

 

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