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Do these work for twins?

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coffii · 26/01/2021 18:29

We are expecting twin boys and our top boy names have always been Rory and Blair. We think they would be nice on twins as they seem to have a similar vibe without being very matchy.

What do you think?

Middle names are still not set in stone but we would probably go with something traditional like Alexander, Lewis, etc,

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SmeleanorSmellstrop · 27/01/2021 14:30

Love Rory! Agree that Blair is usually a girls name. With Rory, I'd pair Jasper or Felix.

Nell96 · 27/01/2021 13:22

Rory's a lovely name. I dislike Blair - it reminds me of Tony Blair, not a good association. How about:

Rory and Ewan
Rory and Euan
Rory and Rowan
Rory and Fraser
Rory and Aidan
Rory and Joel
Rory and Jack
Rory and Finn
Rory and Arran

Ellada19 · 27/01/2021 07:10

Rory Alexander & Blair Lewis!!!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️👍❤️👊👊👊
Best boy twin names ever!

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 26/01/2021 23:49

Rory is fine if you are Scottish/Scots heritage (where I think it's a more classic name), although I find it slightly cute sounding personally in England/Wales. I'm not keen on Blair though - it's not a particularly nice sounding name/surname to me. I much prefer similar Scottish surname as given name Fraser, if that's your taste?

I love your middle name choices Alexander (or Alasdair/Alistair) and Lewis though! I'd use them as first names.

calimommy · 26/01/2021 21:15

Rory & Blair are lovely names and I think they are well suited together. I only know male Blair's and I think it is more suitable as a traditional male name -not that it seems to really stop anyone using any manner of names for either lately.
Another nice combination (and a family I know) is Spencer & Blair.

KirstenBlest · 26/01/2021 20:19

It won't be just me thinking it.

The rhotic r changes how it sounds in a scottish accent, and it is much nicer.

It's almost like Bleyrr.

LadyCatStark · 26/01/2021 20:17

I love, love, love Rory but together they sound like one name; Rory Blair. When you shout them both, people will wonder what the other one is called!

Subordinateclause · 26/01/2021 20:15

Are you in Scotland? Blair is definitely a boy's name there, it really wouldn't be considered odd. I think it's sometimes hard for English posters to appreciate how different Scotland is in certain ways. I think the names go very well together.

IthinkIm · 26/01/2021 20:14

Can't get past Tony.

LostInTheColonies · 26/01/2021 20:13

I only know male Blairs, thank goodness - categorically a boys name Grin. Awesome name (esp. as it's the name of DBro).

What about:
Rory and Euan
Rory and Angus

SleepingStandingUp · 26/01/2021 20:12

@KirstenBlest

Roary and Blare?
Tbf, I have twin boys. That would totally work here.
sleepingfox · 26/01/2021 20:11

I also see Blair as a girls name (possibly because of Blair Waldorf) but other than that I think Rory and Blair go well together.

Ellieboolou33 · 26/01/2021 20:06

Blair is awful, it reminds me of the noises my children make when I've cooked something they don't like.
Rory is ok

CovidCakeConundrum · 26/01/2021 19:54

Blair is an American girls name to me. On a boy it makes me think on Tony 🤮
Rory is fine, although a very common dog/pony name here.

Oliphanto · 26/01/2021 19:50

Lovely - make me assume Scotland. Work well together.

DreamyDreamer333 · 26/01/2021 19:50

I like Rory not keen on Blair. Maybe
Lewis
Cameron
Alexander or Alex
James

Tryingtryingandtrying · 26/01/2021 19:48

Kester is a great name, not heard of it before

Chickenwing · 26/01/2021 19:46

Love both!

cherrypop86 · 26/01/2021 19:43

I hate Rory. Blair just reminds me of Tony Blair

percheron67 · 26/01/2021 19:32

Rory is fine. I think of Blair as a surname.

Jenxna · 26/01/2021 19:24

I love them! I know two male Blairs and think of it more as a boys name

KirstenBlest · 26/01/2021 19:20

Roary and Blare?

ILoveStickers · 26/01/2021 19:20

I think they work.

Blair is a girl's name in the USA, but I don't think it would read that way here. And Rory is downright unisex in the state's now, so I think they have a similar vibe from that point of view actually.

I love Rory. Blair wouldn't be my choice, but I like that it sounds different while being a similar length / not clashing.

Firebird83 · 26/01/2021 19:19

I’m guessing you’re Scottish? They’re great names and go well together.

SleepingStandingUp · 26/01/2021 19:17

but Blair sounds like Blare in some accents they're literally the same sound. How do you differentiate??

Anyway op o think they're fine, you love them, your twins will be seperate individuals, the names are perfect

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