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PrincessScrumpy · 22/08/2011 11:43

dtds are due in less than 2 weeks. dd1 is Lydia Victoria, twin 1 will be Heidi Matilda and twin two is the one we're struggling with. We're torn between Kitty Alice or Alice Kitty. It would be Kitty (from the 16th century) NOT Catherine etc as it is a family name.

Basically, we feel Alice is a safe name no-one will object to, Kitty will raise eyebrows (esp on dh side - my side I would hope will like it due to family connection.). I've met a few Alices but no Kittys - thought I know they exist on here.

Help me make a decision, please!

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firsttimemama · 24/08/2011 21:05

Kitty Alice - Good luck with your new babies x

thisisyesterday · 24/08/2011 21:02

i would go with Kitty Alice

emmanumber3 · 24/08/2011 20:57

Firstly, congratulations! Secondly, I love the name Kitty. I've never been a fan of Alice as a first name - seems a bit plain to me. I'd definitely go with Kitty Smile.

AmziePie · 24/08/2011 20:51

Definately Kitty Alice :D Although Alice is cute too :) I adore the name Heidi good choice there!

ShoutyHamster · 24/08/2011 13:51

Kitty definitely! Good choice. I think it goes better with your others too.

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PrincessScrumpy · 24/08/2011 12:25

I think we've decided Kitty Alice. I don't get the whole issue about it not being an adult's name as my great aunt seemed to carry it off fine and she was in her 70s when I knew her.

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ChippingIn · 24/08/2011 12:03

Kitty is an old fashioned name that has stood the test of time and is perfectly fine for an adult.

somewherewest · 24/08/2011 11:48

Alice Kitty. Kitty is one of those names that won't work so well when they're older / trying to be taken seriously in their profession etc.

InstantAtom · 23/08/2011 17:52

Alice Kitty, definitely :)

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PrincessScrumpy · 23/08/2011 17:45

Definitely 2 girls - they're Identical and I've been having fortnightly scans due to high risk twin pg so they've checked 4 times for me now. Boys were easy, would have been Will and Finn (dh and I could only agree on these names for boys!).

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Baffledandbewildered · 22/08/2011 23:13

Kitty Alice is yummy go for it. Congrats And good luck x

deste · 22/08/2011 23:04

I have a friend who has a 16 year old kitty and it's lovely. She loves her name.

ChippingIn · 22/08/2011 22:58

Kitty Alice - no contest :)

Congratulations :)

lunarmooner · 22/08/2011 22:47

Kitty Alice... I like both, but I feel like this is the one you like the best, and you need to be brave! :)

sjuperwolef · 22/08/2011 16:57

my mum used to shout 'yous two' to my sis and i so dont think the y/i is an issue personally, and i bloody love kitty alice Grin for some reason kitty actually sounds more like a womans name than alice, alice sounds like the sort of first name you'd wish you didnt have by age 8, too babyish imho.

kitty alice gets my vote :)

Tillyscoutsmum · 22/08/2011 16:52

Kitty Alice. Alice is ok but a bit dull imho. Kitty is really pretty and unusual without being crazy

Thumbwitch · 22/08/2011 16:49

Umm, well, my mum used to call all 3 of us down by name for dinner etc.; and whenever you introduce them to people you will be saying all their names together. Just two examples, sure there would be more!

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PrincessScrumpy · 22/08/2011 16:47

We did think about the y/i sound but as they're individuals how often would I actually call them in order?

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Ephiny · 22/08/2011 16:44

Oh I completely missed that it's twins and there's going to be a Heidi as well! I think generally rhyming or too-similar names for twins is not a good idea, Kitty and Heidi are not that similar-sounding though, it would be a matter of opinion whether the two y/i sounds are too much...

Thumbwitch · 22/08/2011 16:38

Lydia, Heidi and Kitty
Lydia, Heidi and Alice

hmmmmmmm - not sure!

Heidi and Kitty both end in an ee sound, so depending on how you feel about it, that might help you choose?

Of the two names, I think I prefer Kitty. But it's a tough choice. Perhaps wait until she pops out and decide then?

cakeismysaviour · 22/08/2011 16:35

I think I prefer Kitty Alice.

birdofthenorth · 22/08/2011 16:27

Kitty Alice. Gorgeous.

sleepyhappymummy · 22/08/2011 16:20

Definitely Kitty Alice for me, we almost called our girl twin Kitty, it's a great name!

CurwySwide · 22/08/2011 16:18

Kitty definitely - just lovely. Alice is pretty but a bit safe, as you say.

benne81 · 22/08/2011 15:55

Alice Kitty (but just because I know a cat called kitty). Personally I also think when she is an adult Alice will sound better than Kitty, but that is just my opinion. If its a family name and you love it though just go for it though- its not that odd and a nice name.