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Twin boys: Arthur & George, Arthur & William or George & William

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InsertOrginalUsernameHere · 08/02/2024 21:17

We are torn between 3 names;
-Arthur
-George
-William

(The one that doesn't make the cut will end up as a middle name, with the other twin's middle name being James)

Surname begins with a H.
Twins due to arrive in the next few weeks

If we go with William, he'll probably be called Will when he gets older, but I really don't like the thought of calling him Will as a baby.

Essentially it's down to;

-Arthur James & George William

OR
-Arthur George & William James /
-Arthur James & William George

OR

-George Arthur & William James

For those who are going to say they're really common names etc etc. I'm aware they're popular (particularly Arthur and George). Arthur isn't that popular where we live though compared to where it stands in the UK name lists. Having a popular name doesn't bother us since we like those names.

Thanks!

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DuchessOfSausage · 09/02/2024 06:56

PrawnDumplings · 09/02/2024 06:43

I'd go James & George

With William & Arthur for middles.

Me too

Strawberrycheesecake7 · 09/02/2024 06:46

I like George Arthur and William James the best. People might assume you’re huge royalists though.

PrawnDumplings · 09/02/2024 06:43

I'd go James & George

With William & Arthur for middles.

BoleynMemories13 · 09/02/2024 06:41

I would avoid George and William for twins as it screams royal fanatics as a combination to me (even if you're not).

I think Arthur and George compliment each other better as both less likely to be shortened.

timoteigirl · 09/02/2024 06:09

I don't like Arthur so have to go with William and George. Some people may think you are a royalist.

FluffMagnet · 09/02/2024 05:52

George and William, great names and I don't immediately jump to the royals. Like some PPs I just cannot get on board with Arthur.

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InsertOrginalUsernameHere · 09/02/2024 05:29

BestZebbie · 08/02/2024 23:44

Not William because he will be King while they are still reasonably young. I'd be tempted to drop George for the same reason, but that is less urgent - Edward is another possible early C20th "King" name, if that is your theme?

Thanks! I do like Edward but it's my brothers name. Harry and Elliot were also on my list (Elliot being less along the 'royal theme') but I couldnt stand the alliteration of Harry with our surname (begins with H) and the husband dislikes Elliot.

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niteklub · 09/02/2024 00:07

Arthur and George, just because they were my Grandad's names.
I do believe they are the middle names of King Charles- so topical too!

BestZebbie · 08/02/2024 23:44

Not William because he will be King while they are still reasonably young. I'd be tempted to drop George for the same reason, but that is less urgent - Edward is another possible early C20th "King" name, if that is your theme?

theduchessofspork · 08/02/2024 23:34

Arthur George and William James

I like George and William too but it’s very current royal

DiscoBeat · 08/02/2024 22:13

I'd go for James William and Arthur George. Def not William and George unless you want people to think you just pick royal names.

anicecuppateaa · 08/02/2024 22:12

All good combos! I would personally go for George and Arthur to avoid having 2 royal names. Congratulations on your twins, having twins is hectic but such fun (mine are 3!).

Ilovefriday · 08/02/2024 22:08

Arthur James might end up being AJ but AJ and Will are both good "teenage" names (in my opinion!).

DuchessOfSausage · 08/02/2024 22:06

George & William

Quornflakegirl · 08/02/2024 22:00

George and Arthur were the choices for my twins if they were boys, I had two girls though. I personally love those names.

Mumofgirls2017 · 08/02/2024 21:57

Arthur and george

RuthW · 08/02/2024 21:55

I like William and Arthur.

William George
Arthur James

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InsertOrginalUsernameHere · 08/02/2024 21:47

Now sat googling the plot to the book Arthur & George. Id never heard of it! Thanks for all the responses so far

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crew2022 · 08/02/2024 21:47

moonbabyandthebeast · 08/02/2024 21:26

George Arthur and William James - lovely names

I like these too

MaloneMeadow · 08/02/2024 21:47

I prefer Arthur & George

George & William is too much of a royal reference

AngelaBB · 08/02/2024 21:37

George and William sound great. I love traditional names.

NewUser1111 · 08/02/2024 21:33

Isn’t there quite a well known novel called Arthur and George? That would put me off
I prefer the name William anyway. Not a fan of Arthur

Attictroll · 08/02/2024 21:33

Don't do George and William just looks like your a mad over zealous royal fan.

SleepingStandingUp · 08/02/2024 21:32

I like George and Arthur. Probably not George James

SpraggleWaggle · 08/02/2024 21:31

Arthur and George is a book by Julian Barnes.

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