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Tell me my kids names u going to be that bad.

137 replies

jonita2 · 30/01/2026 12:05

Im having twins, two girls and were thinking Clementine Catherine and Olive Odette. We like the matching fruit names, and Odette and Clementine both have French origin. Are they okay names?

*Typo in the post. I meant Tell me my kids names arent going to be that bad

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SolOlly · 31/01/2026 09:56

Personally I think that it feels like you’ve given two cool names to one twin and two average ones to the other (my daughter also has Catherine as a middle name so I’m not against it and I also like olive) but I would go for clementine for one and odette for the other Then they’ve each got a more unusual first name which I think goes better

Sugargliderwombat · 31/01/2026 09:50

I think themed names for twins aren't great, they're more than just a twin, they're their own people not just half of a set.

Usernamenotav · 31/01/2026 09:42

Clemi and Oli are cute nicknames. I like their first names. I like odette as a name but not really with Olive for some reason. I don't like Catherine with Clementine. But it's up to you what names you want for your babies

JuliettaCaeser · 31/01/2026 09:35

Agree avoid matching initials! So much confusion in the future with post

SpookedMackerel · 31/01/2026 09:24

Olive is a nice name (Dd has a friend called Olive, and I think I like it because of that).

But it doesn’t have the flouncy elegance of Clementine.

I think alliteration is fine, I don’t like the matchy fruit theme.

I would give one twin both fruit names - Olive Clementine or Clementine Olive.

And Catherine Odette or Odette Catherine for the other.

I’d avoid giving them identical initials, so either Olive and Catherine, or Clementine and Odette.

SleepingStandingUp · 31/01/2026 09:20

First names are fine, plenty of people go all flower names for kids so I wouldn't over think the fruit. Not a huge fan of Olive but I wouldn't judge it

I'd probably balance the syllables more and give Clementine a shorter middle name and Olive a longer one.

MadinMarch · 31/01/2026 09:01

Notmyreality · 30/01/2026 12:41

Sorry but I picture you in the park shouting “Clementine, Olive! Come to Mummy!” And you are going to sound very pretentious.

Especially if having a picnic....
(sorry)

Reportingfromwherever · 31/01/2026 08:50

Blakeley · 31/01/2026 08:48

Your babies your choice if you like the names. I would say though I think for first names clementine and odette work better together, or Catherine and Olive/Olivia. Clementine and olive sounds like a pretentious mummy kids brand.

Omg you’re right. It sounds just like.

Reportingfromwherever · 31/01/2026 08:50

MyCatPrefersPeaches · 30/01/2026 12:13

I personally wouldn’t alliterate them and would make them mirror names, eg Olive Catherine and Clementine Odette. I think it could sound gimmicky for twins to have alliterative names.

This ^^

Blakeley · 31/01/2026 08:48

Your babies your choice if you like the names. I would say though I think for first names clementine and odette work better together, or Catherine and Olive/Olivia. Clementine and olive sounds like a pretentious mummy kids brand.

Lurkingonmn · 31/01/2026 08:45

I would consider saying first name surname and first name middle name surname together to see how it sounds. Check initials for any unfortunate potential nicknames.
I would avoid giving them first names with the same letter because that could cause issues (with post etc. Miss C surname). Or C.O and C.O /O.C and O.C etc.
I'd avoid having twins names too similar. I once taught twins with names like Olive Olivia and they got mixed up a lot and treated as o e rather than individuals too much imo and theirs. I think all 4 names are fine. They can all be shortened though- I that something you want? My parents both hate their shortened versions so gave all their kids names that cannot be shortened.
Maybe wait until they are here to decide for sure which names to use. You might decide to switch them round or chop and change once they are here.
I don't think it is an overly noticeable "theme" of fruit. They are also shades/colours, which is kind of cute accept if they grow up getting orange and green stuff and hating it but it also might make things easier (and hope they don't hate it lol).
My main thing would be to avoid having the same initials though.

CheddarCheeseAndCrispSandwich · 31/01/2026 08:20

The names are ok (bit pretentious, as other posters have said) but not awful.

The alliteration, however, is cringe! Don’t do this! 🤯

SouthernNights59 · 31/01/2026 08:19

Haribosweets · 31/01/2026 03:04

Sorry but awful for first names. Have fruit names as middle but not first. Olivia and Catherine are good alternate as first. Just think when they are older and schools etc.

Why are they awful? Both Olive and Clementine are perfectly nice first names. Olivia is far too common for my liking.

SouthernNights59 · 31/01/2026 08:16

MyCatPrefersPeaches · 30/01/2026 12:13

I personally wouldn’t alliterate them and would make them mirror names, eg Olive Catherine and Clementine Odette. I think it could sound gimmicky for twins to have alliterative names.

I agree with this, although it's your choice, you name them what you want OP. They are both pretty names.

Alice65475 · 31/01/2026 08:04

I’m an identical twin, and I’m so glad my parents did as much as they could to give us our own identities (asked to put us in separate classes at school etc). There were twin boys the year below us called Oliver and Alexander, but everyone called them Olly and Ally and they always were referred to as a pair - I would have hated that!

edited to answer your question - love the names, but too much to both be fruits

3beastiesandme · 31/01/2026 07:54

Remember you are naming adults. Personally I hate matchy names for twins. The are individuals so name them as individuals not a pair.

Jk987 · 31/01/2026 07:46

Not Olive 🫒 Makes me think salty, dull coloured, odd tasting. Olivia yes.

AgnesMcDoo · 31/01/2026 07:31

Separately great but don’t go for 2 fruit names. And switch Olive with Odette

CyanDeer · 31/01/2026 07:26

I think Clementine and Olive are perfectly nice names.

Catherine also nice but too long as a middle name after Clementine, I’d be tempted to go something like Clementine Rose or something else that is short with one syllable.

Sorry but I’m not keen on Odette.
x

Koalatea13 · 31/01/2026 07:17

I personally don't like them, but they're your kids. I echo the point someone else made - imagine shouting both the names out together at the park. Sorry, but I'd judge 😅 but if you don't care about that then go for it

PloddingAlong21 · 31/01/2026 07:07

Think the combo quirky and normal within an individuals name is what’s making it seem a bit weird. Individually all 4 names are fine.

Olive Odette sounds a bit like a cartoon character or superhero. If you’ve got a really boring surname though will be fine, like, Olive Odette Williams.

Personally never liked the name clementine, as I literally think of the fruit and Christmas. I don’t dislike Christmas, just literally think of a food item and not a person. Someone has been named an object. Weirdly I don’t feel this name about Olive! For that one I think of Popeye!

Anyway, my point is the names are fine and they’re your babies so pick something you like. Everyone always has an opinion even on ‘normal’ names.

mathanxiety · 31/01/2026 06:56

Olive is very drab compared to Clementine, imo, and the double fruit theme isn't great for twins.

I'd keep Clementine Catherine and choose another first and middle name for the other twin.

A nature name that isn't a fruit might be nicer/ less matchy. I like the first and middle name alliteration, so I'd stick with that.

Ivy Isobel
Hazel Hermione
Willow Winona
Rosemary Rhiannon
Violet Vivienne
Iris Imogen

JuliettaCaeser · 31/01/2026 06:45

Like others I far prefer Odette to Olive. Classy and less over used,

EatingHealthy · 31/01/2026 06:41

I wouldn't use Clementine as a first name. Whilst it's lovely in full (and therefore nice as a middle name) the obvious nickname - Clemmy just sounds too much like Clammy to me.

I agree with others that two fruit names is too twee for twins. I'd switch out one of the names as well to add another letter or at very least number of syllables into the mix, because otherwise whatever combination you use they're going to sound too matchy matchy and like something out of a nursery rhyme.

PersephoneParlormaid · 31/01/2026 06:38

I prefer Odette to Olive.

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