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Should I mention my concern about this twin name pairing?

137 replies

Ellentelss · 11/03/2026 18:15

Hey,

Looking for a little bit of advice, my DD is expecting twin girls, she has incidentally revealed their chosen names to me, and I’m a little worried that while individually the names are lovely, together they sound a bit “showgirl” or similar.
The names are Lola and Roxy. She lives in France but I can’t imagine the connotations are much better there. She didn’t tell me directly but she was on FaceTime showing me some things they’ve bought and there were a few personalised pieces with these names.

Should I mention it or just bite my tongue?

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QuickBlueKoala · 11/03/2026 18:25

CallingOnTheMegaphone · 11/03/2026 18:24

Tell her Roxy is a dog's name these days and suggest some other names to go with Lola.

there are several Roxy’s in my son’s primary school, and i can assure you they are all human!

Justapausereally · 11/03/2026 18:25

Ellentelss · 11/03/2026 18:25

Yes we are but I don’t want to upset or offend her if they are set on the names.

Well don’t

respect your daughter and SIL as adults with full capacity

Ellentelss · 11/03/2026 18:25

Justapausereally · 11/03/2026 18:24

Are you close?

Yes we are but I don’t want to upset or offend her if they are set on the names.

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Justapausereally · 11/03/2026 18:24

Are you close?

CallingOnTheMegaphone · 11/03/2026 18:24

Tell her Roxy is a dog's name these days and suggest some other names to go with Lola.

Onelifeonly22 · 11/03/2026 18:18

Definitely bite your tongue. I think you can only ever comment if a name has a meaning the parents may not realise or haven’t twigged that the initials spell something unfortunate. Even then would need to tread with care! Not the case here I think the names are fine together! How exciting to be having twin granddaughters!

TomatoSandwiches · 11/03/2026 18:17

She hasn't asked for your opinion so don't give it.

GoldenRosebee · 11/03/2026 18:17

Lola and Roxy are ok names for today's kids. Don't say anything

but wasn't there similar thread that also included "should I tell her" and "personalized baby stuff"

FourForksSake · 11/03/2026 18:16

None of your beeswax.
They work together.

Mumdiva99 · 11/03/2026 18:16

Say nothing. You will come to love the pairing. X

shockthemonkey · 11/03/2026 18:16

Bite

Believeitwhenyouseeit · 11/03/2026 18:15

Bite your tongue.