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To think that this is a strange combination for siblings' names?

266 replies

chandlerbing · 09/04/2014 18:54

And yes, I know it's none of my business blah blah blah. And for the record I do think that they are both lovely names, however...

A friend of a friend has a DD called Ava, and has just had a baby girl and called her Eva?

AIBU to think that that's practically like calling them both the same name? Plus it just sounds really twee.

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DaleyBum · 09/04/2014 23:19

What about the 19 kids and counting family? Jeremiah, Josiah etc.

I also know twins called Poppy and Lilly. They have a big sister called Dairy.

DaleyBum · 09/04/2014 23:19

*Daisy!

NoArmaniNoPunani · 09/04/2014 23:36

I have siblings called Sharon and Darren in my family, wonder if it's the same ones mentioned here

DesperatelySeekingSedatives · 09/04/2014 23:40

My ex's cousin is Polly Esther Hmm yes really.

I know a Steven and a Stephanie. brother and sister. lack of imagination right there.

I also know a paula who married a paul. was gutted they didn't name their kid Pauline.

DesperatelySeekingSedatives · 09/04/2014 23:41

also know of brothers called james and Jamie.

NoArmaniNoPunani · 09/04/2014 23:42

I also know siblings called Jack and Danni which always makes me snigger

Pipbin · 09/04/2014 23:51

Timogen? Thats not a name.

I knew a Kai and Kyle. That must have got confusing.

Pipbin · 09/04/2014 23:52

And I don't get Jack and Danni. What is the thing there?

DesperatelySeekingSedatives · 09/04/2014 23:53

I know someone whos name is Ben and who's half brother was also called Ben. Needless to say his dad and stepmum are arseholes Hmm

foreverondiet · 09/04/2014 23:53

My friend Victoria married someone called Victor. Both called Vic for short.

My DH's sisters have names with the same vowels and my MIL said in hindsight not a good idea as when calling one name it sounds like the other.

ie Along the lines of Gina and Zila.

EllenJanesthickerknickers · 09/04/2014 23:55

Jack Daniels?

Galaxymum · 10/04/2014 00:16

My dad's two youngest brothers were named Neil and Noel. The older ones all had quite different names - like my Nana just ran out when she got to 6 and 7!

I was at uni with a boy and girl who went out then later married - Francis and Frances who were known as Fran and Fran.

Galaxymum · 10/04/2014 00:20

Oh and remembering sisters Melanie and Melinda when I was younger. (Shortened to Mel!)

SarahAndFuck · 10/04/2014 00:30

I know two brothers named Dean and Martin.

I also know someone who has an Ella and a Sam. And that's the only way they ever say it, they were not happy when someone pointed out the obvious. I'm amazed it's such a popular combination.

consideringadoption84 · 10/04/2014 01:42

At least all these pairs/sets will only be associated so closely with other for 18 years or so of their lives.

I think some of them are pretty cool though! I don't understand using variations of the exact same name but I like some of the 'themes'.

I haven't got many to add.

I knew a set of little girls when I was a child who were called Kristie, Keltie, Keisha and Kiki but they aren't that similar really I guess.

And I had a friend called Poppy whose sisters were Fleur, Daisy and Rose.

Twins called Jackson and Jefferson

JessieMcJessie · 10/04/2014 01:56

Timogen? Surely not.

DaleyBum · 10/04/2014 01:57

I know two brothers called Craig and David.

I don't get Sophia and Lauren?

consideringadoption84 · 10/04/2014 02:11

^^

Sophia Loren is a famous Italian actress. But no, I agree, I think it's fine. I doubt most children know who she is now anyway.

OwlinaTree · 10/04/2014 02:12

Aren't Jamie Oliver's children all named after flowers?

basicdetails · 10/04/2014 02:38

I know a Sam and Ella.

I also taught identical twin boys with the same first name, Amir.

MidniteScribbler · 10/04/2014 02:42

I know twins called Jack and Dianne. I've also had Holden and Ford (younger sister Mercedes).

I can believe Timogen. I know of a Fredetta (daughter of Fred and Loretta).

Jenny70 · 10/04/2014 03:41

Friend taught boy and girl twins called Derek and Dereka, I mean it's not a great name to start with, let alone both together!

pettybetty · 10/04/2014 04:08

I know a brother and sister called Ellis and Alice! Bonkers

PeaceLillyDoge · 10/04/2014 04:31

I know of an Adam and Niamh.. think about it...

Mum swears it took her years to realise the connection and happily admits it sounds a bit daft, but they're lovelynames.

Polonius · 10/04/2014 04:32

I know a gay married couple who are Michael and Michael.