Matching names for non-identicals ?

readyfor3rd · Nov 19th, 2009, 05:44 AM

Having found two names I think I quite like I tried to chat to OH about this but its apparent that he's not overly interested (he said basically he'd only tell me if he absolutely hated any name choices whereas I need a bit of passion) so....

the names I like are like Maisy and Daisy in that they're spelt the same except the first letter. Should my girls turn out non-identical do you think it's ok to have such 'twinny' names?

And has anyone decided on names yet and prepared to reveal what they are?

Kitty23 · Nov 19th, 2009, 06:15 AM

Whilst I do love the names Maisy and Daisy

lol personally I wouldn't name my twins matching names, I have quite a few twin friends ( identical and non) and they all are glad they don't have similiar names! They want to be individuals, and having maching names can get a bit much.

But its all down to you! If you like names that go nicely maybe use aliteration? So their first names start with the same letter? Maisy and Mia or something lol xxx

_Vicky_ · Nov 19th, 2009, 08:20 AM

love the names but I wouldnt go with the same phrasing either - basically for individuality and also when they are learning their names etc etc.

Ours are named Fynn Robert and Sam William xxxxxxxx

mamato2more · Nov 19th, 2009, 09:18 AM

Someone had asked me if I was planning on matching names, and I told them it just was not my thing..I have talked to twins, identicals mostly, and they really do like being separate..

Helen · Nov 19th, 2009, 15:07 PM

I wouldn't personally, I'm not keen on the too twinny thing. I wouldn't even match initials because think how difficult it'll be when they get post to "Miss. M. Whatever". You won't know whose is whose.

Also, a time will come when you need to shout at them (hard to imagine at this point, I know) but say if one is doing something dangerous and you shout "DAISY NO!!!". I'd be worried that she wouldn't react because it could be her sister you are shouting at IYKWIM.

roobie74 · Nov 20th, 2009, 15:00 PM

I like the names you've picked, but again, for individuality I wouldn't have such similar names personally. We have picked Harry and Tilly if the twins are boy/girl or if they are same sex, Harry and James or Tilly and Neve. We have a long way to go though and will probably change our minds LOL !! xx

vineyard · Nov 22nd, 2009, 13:14 PM

My girls are named Addison and Olivia. We chose names that flow together but don't sound alike.

Nov 19th, 2009, 05:44 AM	#1
readyfor3rd Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hants Posts: 31	Matching names for non-identicals ? Having found two names I think I quite like I tried to chat to OH about this but its apparent that he's not overly interested (he said basically he'd only tell me if he absolutely hated any name choices whereas I need a bit of passion) so.... the names I like are like Maisy and Daisy in that they're spelt the same except the first letter. Should my girls turn out non-identical do you think it's ok to have such 'twinny' names? And has anyone decided on names yet and prepared to reveal what they are?

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Nov 19th, 2009, 06:15 AM	#2
Kitty23 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, UK Posts: 2,152	Whilst I do love the names Maisy and Daisy lol personally I wouldn't name my twins matching names, I have quite a few twin friends ( identical and non) and they all are glad they don't have similiar names! They want to be individuals, and having maching names can get a bit much. But its all down to you! If you like names that go nicely maybe use aliteration? So their first names start with the same letter? Maisy and Mia or something lol xxx

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_Vicky_ Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Derbyshire - UK Posts: 5,920	love the names but I wouldnt go with the same phrasing either - basically for individuality and also when they are learning their names etc etc. Ours are named Fynn Robert and Sam William xxxxxxxx

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mamato2more Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, Co, USA Posts: 2,307	Someone had asked me if I was planning on matching names, and I told them it just was not my thing..I have talked to twins, identicals mostly, and they really do like being separate..

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Nov 19th, 2009, 15:07 PM	#5
Helen Other BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,833	I wouldn't personally, I'm not keen on the too twinny thing. I wouldn't even match initials because think how difficult it'll be when they get post to "Miss. M. Whatever". You won't know whose is whose. Also, a time will come when you need to shout at them (hard to imagine at this point, I know) but say if one is doing something dangerous and you shout "DAISY NO!!!". I'd be worried that she wouldn't react because it could be her sister you are shouting at IYKWIM.
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roobie74 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 229	I like the names you've picked, but again, for individuality I wouldn't have such similar names personally. We have picked Harry and Tilly if the twins are boy/girl or if they are same sex, Harry and James or Tilly and Neve. We have a long way to go though and will probably change our minds LOL !! xx

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vineyard Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 2,379	My girls are named Addison and Olivia. We chose names that flow together but don't sound alike.

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