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Can I have a Charles and a Charlotte?

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twinsneednames · 14/03/2016 20:07

Hi there. Twins are due reasonably soon. We both love Charles and Charlotte. Although they mean the same and are the female/male equivalent, they just seem like different names, IMO. 100% they would be Charlie and Lottie :) thank you x

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weasle · 14/03/2016 23:40

William and Charlotte v good
Charlotte is a lovely name.

Also good with it-
James
Oliver
Henry etc

LazyCake · 14/03/2016 23:40

Sorry, OP - I don't think it works.

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twinsneednames · 14/03/2016 23:41

Actually, I love Oliver

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Pannacott · 15/03/2016 00:13

God no. Awful. Novelty names. Even if you don't think they are similar, everyone else will. It sounds like a really bad joke.

StitchesInTime · 15/03/2016 00:18

I wouldn't. Charles and Charlotte are too similar.

There's a Charles and a Charlotte (not related) in DS1's class at school. Both of them go by Charlie.

foolssilver · 15/03/2016 00:25

I really wouldn't.

How about Oliver, Olly as a nn sounds similar to Charlie

ladybird69 · 15/03/2016 00:25

I am a girl/boy twin we were called names of the equivalent to charles and Charlotte. but our day to day names are our pet names ie Charlie and lottie.
I love them Grin

possum18 · 15/03/2016 00:29

I'm pregnant with twins too and decided against similar names, I think especially with twins that they each have their own individuality and identity and by posing similar or matchy names on them takes away from this and keeps them a set pair, not two babies or people.

Just my opinion, each to their own Smile

possum18 · 15/03/2016 00:29

And congratulations Thanks

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CordeliaFrost · 15/03/2016 08:47

Whether she'd always be introduced as Lottie or not, there is nothing to say that your Charlotte/Lottie, wouldn't grow up and want to be Charlie, whether you like that short form or not.

I have a friend who is an Elisabeth on her BC, but her parents always introduced her as Beth, however she grew up to dislike it. Since the age of 13, my friend has gone by another short form, one which her parents disliked. However they accepted it was ultimately her choice, as it is her name.

Just something to bear in mind.

CauliflowerBalti · 15/03/2016 09:02

Charles and Chatlotte aside - if you hate Charlie for a girl, I would avoid Charlotte. It'll happen. You have no control. I chose a one syllable name for my son. Determined he wouldn't have a nickname. It just gets lengthened instead.

I vote Charles and Harriet. Charlie and Hattie.

RidersOnTheStorm · 15/03/2016 09:12

My niece is a Charlotte. Everyone except family calls her Charlie.

Casmama · 15/03/2016 09:14

I'm not sure it's a good idea op but I think posters saying she'll end up called Charlie when that's her brothers name are being a bit daft - I think she might object as she's hardly going to want to be called her brothers name!

However, after about 4 pages of people saying noooo, you still seem fairly determined so I guess you'll probably do it anyway.

Jw35 · 15/03/2016 09:23

I think it's fine! Charlie and Lottie is cute! Congratulations Thanks

SecretlyChartreuse · 15/03/2016 09:58

I love it. Many people don't realise they are related names.

Go for it.

AnnaMarlowe · 15/03/2016 10:09

I have twins and I completely agree that in no circumstances can you call them Charles and Charlotte.

It's a truly terrible idea.

It doesn't matter how you introduce her. It doesn't matter if you forbid her to use the nn Charlie, parents are not the people who choose nicknames.

Bear in mind, they will only be children for a very short time. If she decides at 15 to be Charlie you have to listen to it for the next 50 or so years. Even if you continue to call her Lottie.

William and Charlotte are lovely however, as is Charlotte and Oliver.

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twinsneednames · 15/03/2016 10:09

But why would she want to change her NN to her brother's name?

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AnnaMarlowe · 15/03/2016 10:11

Jw35 names should never be picked because they are cute!

Who wants a 'cute' name at 15, or 25 or 49?

strawberrypenguin · 15/03/2016 10:14

I wouldn't have Charles and Charlotte OP as many others have said they could both end up being Charlie. Kids don't always pick their own nicknames, their friends pick them. Also doesn't give them much individuality - they are essentially the same name. You've suggested some other lovely names that work well with Charlotte - please use one of those instead.

AnnaMarlowe · 15/03/2016 10:14

Because he may not get called Charlie as a nickname!

He might end up with some nick name based on his surname/hair/height/personality.

But as you are unlikely to call him Lofty/Tubs/Speedy/Flash etc etc you end up having to introduce your children as Charles and Charlie.

Which would make you look very silly.

Honestly we're trying to save you from yourself here.

Vixxfacee · 15/03/2016 10:15

Oliver and Charlotte are lovely names together.

AnnaMarlowe · 15/03/2016 10:17

Also it is likely that from aged 18 your kids will live in separate locations if they go to different universities. They'll have separate friends, work and live in different towns.

It's entirely possible that they could individually end up being called Charlie by everyone in their lives except you.

caravanista · 15/03/2016 10:19

Definite no!

MajesticWhine · 15/03/2016 10:24

No, don't do it. Give them some individuality.

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