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Original poster

Can we have a Holly and a Robin?

61 replies

York2016 · 26/10/2016 02:32

Honestly?

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Helenluvsrob · 26/10/2016 09:54

Hi Mrs Christmas!

I dunno. Probably fine but they will get ribbed at school- but they'll get ribbed for something knowing school kids :)

Shemozzle · 26/10/2016 09:48

Of course you can!

FinnegansCake · 26/10/2016 09:43

Both lovely names, I don't see a problem. I've never thought of either as being a "Christmas" name.

It's not as if you're calling your kids Mistletoe and Tinsel Confused

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 26/10/2016 09:35

No. I wouldn't.

Flywheel · 26/10/2016 09:34

Of course you can. Go for it

Potcallingkettle · 26/10/2016 09:25

I knew a Holly and Robin when I was a child. I never thought anything of it. I think it's great for two Christmas babies.

KondosSecretJunkRoom · 26/10/2016 09:22

No. Holly is fine but to give your other child a festive name makes them sound like you are building a tribute act to Christmas.

SpecialStains · 26/10/2016 09:16

I love both names! Go for it.

ample · 26/10/2016 09:15

xpost.
Two Christmas babies? Mother nature is certainly doing her thing in your household, York Grin

ample · 26/10/2016 09:12

As in a Christmas theme? I don't see one there; not one that jumps out.

Better than Holly & Ivy imo love the carol though

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York2016 · 26/10/2016 09:06

Quite mixed!

Yes, DD was born 5 years ago (this Christmas) actually on Christmas Day! DC's due date is Christmas Eve Grin

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BikeRunSki · 26/10/2016 08:40

It's fine, but you'll have to call your third child Noel Grin

I knew twins once whose middle names were Volvo and Scania. Their dad was a lorry driver.

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 26/10/2016 08:39

Urgh! *their

I'm ashamed of myself!

LynetteScavo · 26/10/2016 08:35

I think yes!

rainbowstardrops · 26/10/2016 08:35

Of course you can!!! Especially if they're both Christmas time babies.
Can't understand why people think you couldn't.

17caterpillars1mouse · 26/10/2016 08:34

I think it's fine and both are lovely names

starsinyourpies · 26/10/2016 08:33

No! I have a 'seasonal' name. Don't do it. I do like both Holly and Robin though.

ImAMoving · 26/10/2016 08:33

Of course you can!
I think they googelt together and so what if people think you have a theme for your names, most people won't even twig.
Lovely names OP, go for it.

Lots of people have flower Themes, wildlife themes, this is even less obvious that than. Ignore all the boring posters.

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 26/10/2016 08:32

Are there birthdays around Christmas?

Unfortunately, I immediately thought Christmas when I saw the thread title. People will pick up on it. They are both nice names though.

mouldycheesefan · 26/10/2016 08:31

😂😂 no

BertrandRussell · 26/10/2016 08:30

No of course you can't. You can't have Carol and Noel either........

WordGetsAround · 26/10/2016 08:29

Yes - definitely!

Pluto30 · 26/10/2016 08:27

I never knew Robin was associated with Christmas...

So, I'd say yes.

SorenaJ · 26/10/2016 08:22

Sure

loveyogalovelife · 26/10/2016 05:40

Holly and Robin... I don't like the name Robin personality but Holly is lovely