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Reuben and Wren

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JenJH · 20/07/2024 06:21

Due a baby boy this year and we're undecided on his name. His older sister is Wren. Are Reuben and Wren too close for siblings?

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RogueFemale · 22/07/2024 01:53

@JenJH For me, Reuben and Wren don't match at all, even though the names sound vaguely similar, - Wren 'n' Ben.

Wren is a bird name, of a really tiny brown bird.

Whereas Reuben is a heavyweight Biblical person from the Book of Genesis (who nobody really knows what they did till they look it up on wiki).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reuben_(son_of_Jacob)

So, it seems an odd and imbalanced choice of names for siblings.

Reuben (son of Jacob) - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reuben_(son_of_Jacob)

Everyoneesleistheproblem · 21/07/2024 21:11

I think they sound quite good together although they might not thank you if they are always linked as Wren and ' Ben.

My only caveat is that all the Ruben's I know from adults to kids are complete cocks. Lovely name though and I'm sure you won't be raising your boy to be up his own arse.

bridgetreilly · 21/07/2024 20:56

I would find that a bit weird and a dyslexic nightmare - two names which sound as though they start the same but are differently spelled. I would avoid R names for that reason alone.

olympicsrock · 21/07/2024 18:20

Not too similar at all. Ru and Wren

Thevelvelletes · 21/07/2024 18:18

Reuben.. you've been away.
Great record.😎

MrsGhastlyCrumb · 21/07/2024 18:14

It's fine- good, complimentary names.

ladycarlotta · 21/07/2024 18:12

I think they sound lovely together!

Gamergirl86 · 21/07/2024 18:02

Beautiful set of names.

Nicebloomers · 20/07/2024 09:24

Wren and ‘Ben. A bit similar for me, though both lovely names.

Firsttimebabymummy · 20/07/2024 07:54

I like them together.

Doingmybest12 · 20/07/2024 07:38

Lovely together

CherryMaple · 20/07/2024 07:37

I don’t think they’re too similar at all. Lovely names. Go for it.

RuthW · 20/07/2024 07:36

They are too similar

Purplecatshopaholic · 20/07/2024 07:35

Lovely names. I think they go fine together too.

MouseofCommons · 20/07/2024 07:35

Too similar.

Moreteaandchocolate · 20/07/2024 07:33

I think they’re lovely together

Bournetilly · 20/07/2024 07:03

I think they go together nicely

BoleynMemories13 · 20/07/2024 07:00

Very difficult to say together for anyone with a speech impediment but obviously it's up to you.

deliwoman1 · 20/07/2024 06:50

We’ve got a friend who shortens her Reuben to ‘Roo,’ if that helps?

The names are a little similar but not so as to cause real problems I don’t think. If you love Reuben, go for it!

BingoMarieHeeler · 20/07/2024 06:48

Useruserdoubleuser · 20/07/2024 06:37

They do sound quite similar for a shouting up the stairs situation. Same name but one has an OOB in the middle.
Rowan?

Oh duh yeah that’s a really good point. OP could opt for ‘Rooooob!’, different vowel to Wren, might make a difference. But yes that might be tricky.

hulahoopqueen · 20/07/2024 06:38

If DC3 is a DD she'll be a Wren, I love the name! And DC1 is Henry. So I say go right ahead 😂

urbanbuddha · 20/07/2024 06:38

Lovely names but yes, they sound too much the same.

Useruserdoubleuser · 20/07/2024 06:37

They do sound quite similar for a shouting up the stairs situation. Same name but one has an OOB in the middle.
Rowan?

BingoMarieHeeler · 20/07/2024 06:35

I have 3 kids and can’t think of a time I say their names all together, I just go ‘KIIIIIIDS!!’ instead. And write them all in age order in cards etc. So Wren and Reuben.

crimpet · 20/07/2024 06:32

Beautiful names