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What would Daniel's twin siblings be called?!

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Fecker · 25/08/2010 22:46

Due in Dec with twins - a boy and a girl!!!

Already have a Daniel Patrick (aged 8 July just gone). Really struggling with what to name his siblings though!!!

I LOVE the name Leah for the girl twin but really dislike the meanings; (weary/to tire/weak eyes/etc). They're just so horrible for such a lovely name!!! :( It's putting me off, although I keep coming back to it!!!!!

I'm completely lost on the boy twins name though. DH likes Thomas but his Dsis's favourite (and much mentioned) name for a boy, so we can't steal that!!! Is Nicholas totally horrendous? Maybe we should stick with a Biblical/Irish link?! (As in Biblical first name, Irish middle name)?!

Help me! I'm going nuts!!! Confused Any ideas welcome!!!!! Grin

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Clary · 25/08/2010 23:14

Boys' names like Daniel:

Matthew
James
Oliver
Joseph
Joshua

Girls' ditto
Hannah
Emily
Rebecca
Jessica

ASecretLemonadeDrinker · 25/08/2010 23:12

Sarah & Joseph

sarimillie · 25/08/2010 23:12

I grew up with a Sarah and a Caleb; would go quite well with Daniel!

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Mollydoggerson · 25/08/2010 23:11

Lia is the Irish for grey.

I like Catherine - kitty/kate is a traditionally popular name in Ireland.

Then for the boy hmmmm - what do you think of Emmet or Aidan?

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Fecker · 25/08/2010 23:09

Ooooooh - loving the Nicholas love - sounds promising!!! Thanks girls!!!!! :D Now to convince DH.....

(Quite like the sound of brother's nicknamed Dan and Nick)!

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Fecker · 25/08/2010 23:02

LOL - Shadrech always reminds me of Emmerdale!!! :D

I did think of spelling her name Lia to get past the horrible meanings but I definitely prefer the biblical spelling. I just do - I can't help it!!! :D

Also quite like Beth but still prefer Leah. And Jacob?

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TitsalinaBumSquash · 25/08/2010 23:02

We will have Nicholas if we have another boy next time, its my Dad's name so i love it.

My Niece is Leah so i like that name to but similar names are Lara, Lilah, Lela, Laura?

DessieLou · 25/08/2010 22:57

Congratulations! I like Nicholas, it's a strong classic name. You could have Thomas as a middle name...Nicholas Thomas sounds lovely.
How about going for something similar to Leah like Ria, Mia, Thea etc. Not much help am I?! Grin

Ishouldhavechosenagoldfish · 25/08/2010 22:55

Daniel's triplet siblings would, of course, be Shadrech, Meshech and Abednego .. maybe that is too biblical?

You could always try alternative spellings of Leah - I know a Leia, for instance. Smile

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