Do you think kids names have to 'go together'

[Manicmummyhavinabiccy]

I'm expecting a girl in feb, all ready have a girl and boy, both there names are traditional and biblical and begin with T, should I search for a T name? if I dont will she feel left out? compromised with both there names, and as this will be the last one, I would like to go for something that I like and have always wanted, but the names are a bit out there! and I KNOW every one will hate! Cant think of any nice girl T names, but can think of loads of boy T names.

[CheerfulYank]

I don't think you have to have the same initial. I know a family where the dad is Aaron, the mom is Amanda, and they have one DS called Abram. The other son is Noah. )

Is this your last DC? If not, you could have another and pair them up with initials :) I know a family with four DC's: Alex, Andy, Ethan, and Emma.

[girlsyearapart]

My mil doesn't like dd3s name and one of her 'reasons' was that it doesn't go with the other dds names.. They all have different initials so I'm mystified..
A friend of mine and her Dh and her dd1 all have s initials and their dd2 has an l initial name.
Although not al the same initials as each other does seem a bit weird the two dds names are a similar type which makes it seem ok.
My sister has 3 dcs and they have a Spanish speaking dad. Their ds has a name which her dps family find it hard to say, her dd1 has a name English speakers always mis pronounce and it's only her dd2 that has name that works in both. But as a previous poster said they sound right after a while because they are always together it becomes 'right'

[diddl]

I wouldn´t.

Personally, I´d be glad to be the one who wasn´t given the same initial.

[Chandon]

Oh very *classy" to have them matching.

Like the Kardashians: Kim, Khloe, Kimberly and Katrina or whatever their names are

[takethatlady]

I used to know a family where the children were called Tom, Tara, Therese, Tiffany and Tasmin!

People did comment but I don't think negatively. Do whatever you think!

[Bue]

The same initial can get a bit precious when overdone, IMO, so I would steer clear of T names for the third child!

[ChippyMinTurnAgainWhittington]

Hmm. Once DS2 realised that everyone else including DH and I have the same middle initial, he got the hump!

I know a family with 6 DC all with same initial - you can tell the well was running dry by DC4.

I would go for another T but only if you can find a name you love. Or one with a nn starting with T eg Natasha/Tasha

[ragged]

tbh, I don't like names that go too much together. And I don't perceive anything wrong if sibling names are very different (eg, Deevantay and Elizabeth would be fine as siblings in my book). I would deliberately avoid another very Biblical name or one starting with T if I were you, OP.

[MistyB]

Third children are special so fully entitled to their own special name!! My reasons for choosing names changed dramatically between DC1 and DC3. All lovely names but reflect the changing dynamic of my growing family.

(I am a "matching" person - I wanted to buy 3 matching Christmas Stockings before DC3 was anything more than a long term wish! - I've had to buy three new and matching stockings this year. Christmas stockings should match but children and their names are unique!!)

[Manicmummyhavinabiccy]

I am thinking i'll stay clear of T names, as I wouldnt like to tell her, when she asks why I named her whatever, Had to go with a name I wasnt In love with as she has to match her siblings that she might not get on with amazingly well with when older,but am just gonna write a list and wait untill she is here to name her, as my hormones are all over the place :O
not even sure why 1st 2 ended up both T names, i decided ds name in the cab to registry office and both other names were vitoed mum and dh, but he would be a perfect liitle Humphrey, I still think!
One things for sure as this is the last, i'm getting my own way ;)
Its funny how some love my choises, never thought any one would :o
You cant please all the people though :)
Just hope she is happy with her name, wat ever it is.

[Manicmummyhavinabiccy]

MistyB, I brought 5 matching stockings when dd1 was 2 (now 10) just 'incase' and had to hide them as dh would have run a mile! lol, he has never asked where the stockings or matching photo baubles come from, just assume shops never change the stock I guess ;)

[MistyB]

LOL!! I suspect he knows but us keeping his mouth shut in case you mention the next two children!!

[Manicmummyhavinabiccy]

Lol, you might be right!

[Komondor]

No.

[smilingserenely]

we had a similar problem with dd4 (dc8)we have 2 b names 2 l names and 2 t names and 1 g name and all the girls have biblical names . although we tried very hard we could not find either a biblical girls name or a girls g name which we both liked. in the end we gave up and d gave her a name begiining with a .no problems so far but if dc9 were to come along , i would love to try to find an a name for a boy or a g name for girl . i know i really need to get a life

we also have a tabitha/tabby and like you felt although i loved the name kitty to shout tabby ,kitty come here would make me sound like the cat lady .

but what about

thea
theodora
tamara
talitha but too similar to tabitha imho

[smilingserenely]

what about either going for another biblical name eg
lois
naomi
martha
esther underused imo

or alternatively a name which has a nn beginning with t eg

matilda nn tilly /tilda
octavia nn tavie
natasha nn tasha
etc
thus allowing her to fit the family pattern but be different at the same timem,m,m,m,

[smilingserenely]

not sure where all the ms appeared from

[highlystrung]

In the long term it makes little difference what your siblings are called - they are an independent adult far longer than a child. If you like a name go for it!

[BarbarianMum]

Well I'm embarrassed to admit to such a narrow-minded prejudice but I always think it sounds slightly odd when all children in a (larger) family have names beginning with the same initial.

I know one family were the children are named (the equivalent of) John, Jennifer, James and Joanne. Mum is a Janice, even the cat has a J name. I always think 'You really like the letter J don't you in an amused and judgmental way .

Anyway OP, I think w. 3 kids its fine to go with a different initial, although I'd be wary of having an Elizabeth, an Emily and a Chardonee for example.

[MardyQuickFollowThatStar]

Personally I would actively avoid having the same initial as it sounds VERY contrived and, dare I say, a little naff. Also confusing when post comes.

[veryberry21]

Erm.. tbh i never really thought about it when i had my kids.

T girl names how about.

Tamsin
Talia
Tia
Taylor
Tamara (love that!)
Trixi
Tamar
Theodora
Tahiyah
Tammy
Tariyah
Tarnia
Tabitha (biblical i think)

[SunOverStars]

We chose an unusual (but certainly not unheard of) name for DS (only child - currently 2 weeks!!)

We have a girl's name and a boy's name picked out for next time that go with it - similar style but not the same initial.

However, if we decide to have a 3rd, and happen to have 3 boys, have NOOOOOOOOOOO clue what to use as a 3rd boy's name!! We have 2 girl names we like, although they are same initial but IMO girl's names are easier

[KAEKAE]

I like my names to flow well but they don't need to have the same initial.