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Do siblings names have to 'match'?

27 replies

casma · 11/11/2012 18:16

DD has quite an unusual, untraditional name as I was young and immature when I named her. DS's name is also quite unusual, although less so than DD's. However, this time DP is fixated on the name Harry for a boy. Now, I like it, but somehow think it would sound really odd with the names of my DC. Do you think it's an issue if names don't go with their other siblings? If so, what names do you consider unusual but still relatively traditional?

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RubyFakeNails · 11/11/2012 18:29

I don't think so. DD1 and DS have 'made up' names whereas DD2s name is a bit like Harry in that its a sort of traditional British name.

CombustionEngine · 11/11/2012 18:27

Ds1 has a very unusual made up name. We tried matching for number 2 but we didn't love other unusual names so ds2 has a traditional and very common name which we love.

Really it's only during childhood their names will be frequently said together.

I actually never thought about matching names until coming on here!

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