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Theodore & Mabel: Teddy & Belle

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sidonie1 · 29/05/2016 21:17

What do you think of these names for boy/girl twins? We've been through every name list ever and these seem to be the only names we agree on. (Taken on board the 'Mabel' thread - can see it's a marmite name.)

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n0ne · 02/06/2016 07:39

Lovely! I think Theodore is getting pretty popular now, if that bothers you.

septembersunshine · 02/06/2016 07:30

Lovely choices op!!

My dad is called Theodore and he gets called Ted (which is also a nickname for Edward apparently, my friends as just used this!). I prefer Theo to Ted (just for that reason - always think of my 75 year old dad!). Mabel is sweet. She could also be called May or Belle. I love these names :)

MumOnACornishFarm · 01/06/2016 18:09

Love Theo and Teddy, love Belle too but not really sold on Mabel, sorry. Have you thought of just using Belle, especially if you think that's what you'll use day-to-day? I think Theo/Teddy and Belle are a really matched pair of names BTW. I have a twin brother and it's great growing up as a twin. Congratulations!

LeonoraFlorence · 30/05/2016 21:51

Gorgeous names :)

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sidonie1 · 30/05/2016 21:50

Thanks for thoughts, really helpful. I do get why people love them or hate them - I think that's what makes me cautious and I know family and friends will have the same reactions either way.

On one hand, people will always differ in opinions and that's life, but no-one wants to land their children with names they'll regret!

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PartiallyStars · 30/05/2016 21:28

I love them both. I wanted to call DS Teddy, but DH vetoed Edward and two friends already had a Theodore. I would call Mabel by her full name just because there are so many primary school Isabelles around who go by Belle or Bella, but that might have calmed down a bit now!

nectarini1983 · 30/05/2016 21:24

I guess they go but I'm definitely on the marmite 'hate' side for Teddy and Mabel. I like Theo and Belle though.

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sidonie1 · 30/05/2016 19:54

sonly, is that an ironic comment given that your Teddy was originally named after the great Theodore Roosevelt, who was himself once a baby?!

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sidonie1 · 30/05/2016 19:16

Thanks for comments - I've never seen the spelling Maybelle, but quite like it.

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Oliviaerinpope · 30/05/2016 18:22

Love them.

chickindude · 30/05/2016 18:20

We have a Ted (Theodore) he prefers Theo, his friends call him Theo, but he is Ted to us

Chrisinthemorning · 30/05/2016 18:20

Lovely names, love that you are giving them "proper" names and shortening them.

Ilovewillow · 30/05/2016 18:17

Theodore and Mabel - absolutely lovely!

MardleBum · 30/05/2016 18:05

Teddy works fine for Theodore but Belle is a bit of a stretch to far for Mabel. If you like Belle then just call her Belle. Although personally I don't like Belle and prefer Mabel.

Pinklily1 · 30/05/2016 18:02

I think both are lovely.

My natural instinct for an abbreviation of Theodore would be Theo, however, it can be shortened to Teddy as well.

moobear14 · 30/05/2016 13:46

Love them! Smile

TurquoiseMoon · 30/05/2016 13:30

I'm not keen on Theodore or Mabel, but like Teddy and Belle Smile

sonlypuppyfat · 30/05/2016 13:23

I've got a Teddy I've had him since I was a baby he's a bit tatty now but I still love him. Not keen on it for a baby though nor mabel it's not a nice name at all

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NoCapes · 30/05/2016 13:11

Theodore would get Theo, not Teddy

JennyOnAPlate · 30/05/2016 13:10

I love ted/teddy but prefer it as a shortening of Edward.

ProseccoPoppy · 30/05/2016 12:45

If it's "Belle" you like as a shortening for Mabel would you consider Annabelle or Isabelle? Little more mainstream perhaps? I don't dislike Mabel it's just to me that's the name of the Blue Peter dog.

Spudlet · 30/05/2016 12:45

We have a Teddy, though his proper name is Edward Smile

Skrewt · 30/05/2016 12:44

Gorgeous though I prefer Maybelle to Mabel.

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