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Most common sibling set names you know..

92 replies

atelli · 07/09/2023 20:45

Does anyone else know or know of multiple sibling sets with the same same? I wonder if some names are more commonly paired.

Growing up I knew 4 sets of sisters called Sarah and Rebecca. The Sarah was the eldest sister every time, and all of them had no other siblings.

in current times I know 3 brother sets called Oscar and Harry.

I suppose these are all common popular names but plenty of other popular names I’ve never seen together.

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ClaraBean · 14/02/2024 23:41

Thomas and Oliver. I know 3 adult sibling sets with a Tom and Ollie in them!

MrsMoastyToasty · 14/02/2024 00:13

I don't know any sibling sets with the same name but I have know couples with the same names.

2 couples called John and Pauline (are now their 70s/80s).
3 couples called Mark and Alison (in their 50s).

Longdarkcloud · 13/02/2024 23:53

Alfie and Jaxson/Jackson
Arthur and Rose

SevenOhOne · 10/09/2023 18:46

I’ve written this the wrong way round.

SevenOhOne · 10/09/2023 18:42

I know lots of Rebeccas and Sarahs in Jewish families- Abraham’s wife and Isaac’s wife so very important figures.

softpillowbed · 10/09/2023 15:41

Sorry @Pottedpalm I seem to have triggered you? Do you have a Rosie and Jack by any chance? 😂

letmesailletmesail · 09/09/2023 22:52

I know 3 sets of Thomas & Harry's. Since DC2 was about 3, they've been known in the family as "Thomas & baby Harry" (who is now 8), Thomas & Harry who bit me" and "Thomas & Harry who didn't bite me". As you might have guessed one of the Harrys bit DC2 when he was 3!

nottodaytomorrow · 09/09/2023 22:25

Oliver and harry

SimplyReadHead · 09/09/2023 22:23

I know three mums called Helen with daughters called Ruby. All in the same school year.

The class WhatsApp is very confusing!

RainCloudsInTheSky · 09/09/2023 17:15

Sophie and Lucy

Jessica and Emily.

lots of sibling sets have those names. Not noticed boy combinations though

housethatbuiltme · 09/09/2023 17:07

feralunderclass · 08/09/2023 12:12

When my dc were young there seemed to be so many sisters called Rachel and Rebecca. Not so sure about now, but I've found that girls with flower names are more likely to have a flower named sister. I've heard quite a few Lily's with a sister called Poppy or Daisy. In one family I know they have 3 dd's who all have flower names.

I remember Rachael & Rebecca being a common pairing in the 80s.

I find Scarlett (know LOADS) often have sisters with colour names (Ebony, Ruby, Hazel).

HotDogHotDiggityDog · 09/09/2023 09:49

Chloe and Sophie
Sophie and Lucy
Sarah and Rachel

Also know a few Harris and Eilidh sets of siblings (we are in north of Scotland)

sunshinenshower · 09/09/2023 09:26

I know 3 sets of brothers called Alex and Ben

Alex is the eldest in each set

It's a great boy sibling combo to be fair

LostThePot · 09/09/2023 07:47

Charlie and Harry

Mixu · 09/09/2023 07:46

Olivia and Alfie

Mumofgirls2017 · 09/09/2023 07:45

I know 2 Rupert and henrietta’s!

Anni1234 · 09/09/2023 07:26

I know a couple Jacob & Thomas
and a couple Jake & Tommy

MissHoney85 · 09/09/2023 07:24

Harry and Freddie, had about three of these in a primary school I taught in.

Pottedpalm · 09/09/2023 07:07

softpillowbed · 07/09/2023 22:59

Rosie and Jack... Jack and Rosie... Rosie and Jack. I know at least 5 sibling pairings in the age group (5 and under)
So basic and dull. Roll my eyes at the lack of imagination/personality of the parents. Poor kids.

Really! Often when I hear of parents who have ‘used their imagination’ I roll my eyes. Those are perfectly lovely names.
what are your DC called? Trigger and Falafel?

jazzyfazzy766 · 08/09/2023 23:59

I know two Harry and Amelia's and my mums neighbours kids are Jack, George and Harry and I also know a jack and George and a Harry and George.

MyShmoo · 08/09/2023 23:34

I know 3 families with Jack and Emma siblings (different ages aswell)

I also know two families with Evie and Alfie siblings

elliejjtiny · 08/09/2023 23:26

I know 3 Matthew and Daniel sets
a few families with girls who all have flower names like daisy and poppy.

Janefondashair · 08/09/2023 23:19

Ethan & Joel
Hannah & Megan

DollyParsons · 08/09/2023 20:29

Sophia and Isabella
Pippa and Olivia
Oscar and Lucas

SnowWhiteAndTheTwoKids · 08/09/2023 20:19

The most hilarious sister names I've ever heard are...for real...Shiraz and Chardonnay 🍾

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