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Twins - Bella and Clara or Charlotte and Madeleine

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Sonotforit · 28/10/2025 21:35

DH and I have 5 day old baby girls, twins. We thought their names would come to us naturally but we haven’t found that to be the case.

We love Bella and Clara and we think these names suit them but are worried Bella feels more nicknamey than full name. We don’t like Isabelle/Isabella, Annabel or Arabella.

We also like Charlotte and Madeleine but we just aren’t as sold on either of the names, we do love Lottie and Maddie though.

We also had
Pippa
Amelie
Emma
Leonora
Adeline

On our list

Personally I love Emma and Clara together but DH is worried Emma is a little plain though he does like the name. DH is a fan of Amelie.

Any thoughts here? It’s so tricky to pick names!

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Sonotforit · 28/10/2025 21:51

Oh and something else we’ve considered

We both love the name Anna, we sort of discounted it as our close friends daughter is Annie but we do really like Anna and Clara together.

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Bloodyscarymary · 28/10/2025 21:50

Also congratulations on your new baby girls, what a delight!! Enjoy.

intrepidgiraffe · 28/10/2025 21:48

I prefer sibling names not to end in the same sound - but it’s very personal and lots deliberately choose the same sound! Go with what feels best to you

BluntPlumHam · 28/10/2025 21:48

Emma and Clara x

DoubleDuvet · 28/10/2025 21:47

I prefer Emma and Clara or Amelie and Clara to Bella and Clara

I think Charlotte and Madeleine/ Lottie and Maddie also v nice.

Bloodyscarymary · 28/10/2025 21:46

I don’t think Bella & Clara work - they are just not the same vibe but also not different enough to be a nice mix. Agree that Emma & Clara is much better. I really like Charlotte & Madeline as well - they manage to give the same “vibe” while also being totally unique from each other - ideal concept for naming twins!

Amelie & Clara also work beautifully.

Ducksurprise · 28/10/2025 21:44

When I read Bella and Clara I immediately thought how Emma and Clara would be so much better. And then it is on your list.

Emma isn't plain, I don't know many young Emma's it is a lovely name.

PracticalPixie · 28/10/2025 21:40

Congratulations!

I prefer Charlotte and Madeleine a lot fwiw, but Bella and Clara are fine and you prefer them.

Lottie and Maddie short for Charlotte and Madeleine would get my vote, but they aren't my children of course

MyballsareSandy2015 · 28/10/2025 21:38

Bella and Clara are lovely.

Congratulations on your twin girls … mine are 24 now. What a wonderful time you’ve got ahead of you 😘

Needmorelego · 28/10/2025 21:36

I know a few Bella's that are just Bella.
I like Bella and Clara.
They sound lovely together.
Congratulations on your 👶👶