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Matching names for twins Yay or No

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Kiswahili · 20/06/2023 18:41

Expecting twins boys on 23June. My husband is obsessed with matching names. I am more flexible but to be honest I'd rather not.

My favourites are
Sebastian and Dorian
Florian and Tristian

My husband's
Jayden and Jaylen
Nick and Nico

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SmirnoffIceIsNice · 20/06/2023 18:47

Makes me think of Donald Duck's nephews - Huey, Dewey and Louie

Hilarious 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Kiswahili · 20/06/2023 19:35

Katela18 · 20/06/2023 19:31

Seriously, please don't!

Does your husband realise the cute twin boys with matching names will eventually grow into full grown men and likely resent him for choosing ridiculous names?!

Sebastian is lovely, along the same lines I can think of :

Tobias
Alexander
Oliver
Matthew
Hugo
Rory
Daniel
Samuel
Benjamin

There are so many lovely names out there, don't let your husband burden your sons with ridiculous ones!

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Benjamin is so lovely

Sebastian and Benjamin
Sebastian and Nicholas
Benjamin and Nicholas

Which one sound nice??

Thanks you for your help!

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Maireas · 20/06/2023 19:35

I actually like the sound of him, @Kiswahili . Anyone considering Martin and Luther for twin boys is great in my opinion. Shame it's not triplets, and you could have gone for King as well, but no matter.

Mariposista · 20/06/2023 19:33

Pinky and Perky?
nah sorry OP, the idea is chavvy, and binds the two together rather than letting them be two individuals in their own right.

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Kiswahili · 20/06/2023 19:33

Maireas · 20/06/2023 19:32

Indeed. However.
Your husband is certainly more quirky than me.

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You'd be great friends.

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Kiswahili · 20/06/2023 19:32

Twazique · 20/06/2023 19:26

Sebastian and Nicholas (Seb and Nico)

Edward and Nicolas (Ed/Ted and Nick)

Sebastian and Nicholas. I love Sebastian and Nicholas short would suit my husband's want.

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Maireas · 20/06/2023 19:32

Kiswahili · 20/06/2023 19:30

Ok we get it. You have quirky humour.

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Indeed. However.
Your husband is certainly more quirky than me.

Katela18 · 20/06/2023 19:31

Kiswahili · 20/06/2023 19:28

I am desperate at this point I might let my husband decide. So if you meet 2 little boys named Poseidon and Zeus.

Seriously, please don't!

Does your husband realise the cute twin boys with matching names will eventually grow into full grown men and likely resent him for choosing ridiculous names?!

Sebastian is lovely, along the same lines I can think of :

Tobias
Alexander
Oliver
Matthew
Hugo
Rory
Daniel
Samuel
Benjamin

There are so many lovely names out there, don't let your husband burden your sons with ridiculous ones!

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Kiswahili · 20/06/2023 19:30

Maireas · 20/06/2023 19:28

I think those are a bit humdrum for this creative husband.
Ooh, how about Hum and Drum?

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Ok we get it. You have quirky humour.

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Maireas · 20/06/2023 19:28

Twazique · 20/06/2023 19:26

Sebastian and Nicholas (Seb and Nico)

Edward and Nicolas (Ed/Ted and Nick)

I think those are a bit humdrum for this creative husband.
Ooh, how about Hum and Drum?

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Kiswahili · 20/06/2023 19:28

I am desperate at this point I might let my husband decide. So if you meet 2 little boys named Poseidon and Zeus.

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dwightschrutebeets · 20/06/2023 19:28

Amy Childs has twins billy and Millie I think it sounds abit silly. Your names are alot nicer

Twazique · 20/06/2023 19:26

Sebastian and Nicholas (Seb and Nico)

Edward and Nicolas (Ed/Ted and Nick)

pilates · 20/06/2023 19:25

No to matching. Your husband’s names are awful. Sebastian and Edward are nice.

Thereoughttobeclowns · 20/06/2023 19:24

😂😂. No.

Rogue1001MNer · 20/06/2023 19:24

Pamalot · 20/06/2023 18:59

How about Edward and Thomas. Two classic names and they can be Tom and Ted. They wont have the same initials

Clever!

I was going to suggest Naff and Twee

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Kiswahili · 20/06/2023 19:23

TurnipsMyArse · 20/06/2023 19:18

Your husband might also like:

Eric and Ernie
Ant and Dec
Simon and Garfunkel
Laurel and Hardy
Tom and Jerry
Mario and Luigi
Woody and Buzz
Fred and Barney

HAHAHAHAHA

I quite like Woody and Anthony.

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Maireas · 20/06/2023 19:22

Kiswahili · 20/06/2023 19:17

Na Voltaire was a racist or any philosophers from les années lumières. But thanks for the other suggestions.

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Mon plaisir - if you're not keen on Voltaire don't go for Perky. There are rumours.

GP75 · 20/06/2023 19:21

Also if they have the same initial you often get caught out when information is sent for 'Master B Jones' you don't know who it's for. Also if they have to undergo hospital tests it's easy for staff to mix up results and could lead to the wrong twin getting treatment.

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Kiswahili · 20/06/2023 19:21

Allthingsbrightandbeautifulx · 20/06/2023 19:16

I agree with others
Sebastian and Nicholas - Seb and Nico
or
Sebastian and Edward

They work well together. 3 days, keep us updated what you go with and good luck 💐

Thank you.

Maybe I should start from 0 and say byebye to my favourite name.

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FurElise · 20/06/2023 19:20

pricklythistles · 20/06/2023 19:00

I just saw your update and other name suggestions from your husband.

I hope he's pulling your leg. Otherwise LTB.

This. All day long and twice on Sundays.

GoldDuster · 20/06/2023 19:20

Can I just check, does your husband know you're having twin baby humans, he's not thinking of names for a pair of kittens?

GP75 · 20/06/2023 19:19

I have twins, please don't give them matching names. They have to share so much in their lives, you should give them something that's just theirs 💐 good luck, being a twin mum is awesome xx

LarkLane · 20/06/2023 19:18

gooseduckchicken · 20/06/2023 19:00

Martin and Luther
Zeus and Poseidon
Cassius and Clay
Jupiter and Saturn

He can't be serious, he just can't be.

He left off Tweedledum and Tweedledee.

TurnipsMyArse · 20/06/2023 19:18

Your husband might also like:

Eric and Ernie
Ant and Dec
Simon and Garfunkel
Laurel and Hardy
Tom and Jerry
Mario and Luigi
Woody and Buzz
Fred and Barney

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