Theodore and Tobias?

[CyrilSneer30]

We've recently found out DC2 is a boy (unintentionally, but due to of chromosome testing from issues picked up at scans it's inevitably slipped out at a consultant appointment ) and is due in December. We currently have a Theodore (usually Ted/Teddy) and we both love Tobias, but I'm concerned that Teddy and Toby sound a bit ridiculous. Thoughts? Also on the short list are Alfred and Felix.

Teddy and Toby is not to my taste but Ted and Toby is OK, could your oldest have the more grown up version of his nickname now he is becoming a big brother?

Lovely names! Not ridiculous at all.

They're both lovely names but they do sound a bit twee together, I agree. It's up to you how much you care!

Thanks ladies. Still got a long time to decide at least! I was also concerned about the same initial, do you think people will snigger about it??

An absolutely perfect combination - love it.

Lovely! The only issue I guess might be having two Mr T Surnames at the same address. Not a huge problem though.

They sound fine together to me, don't forget they won't be in the same class, have the same friends or live together forever!

Congratulations!

I think Ted and Toby sounds better than Ted and (Al)fred, or Theodore and Felix (or as DS would say, Feeadore and Felix)

I know some people don't like DCs having same initial as it can be a pain when getting mail when they get older - but you'd only have to write/sew one name on school stuff

Linus sounds similar.

Teddy and Linus

I think they're a bit too matchy TBH. I like Felix best and it would go well with Ted/Teddy.

Lovely names. Love Felix, too.

I know a Teddy and Toby sib set. Think it's lovely!

I know two brothers that are Theo and Toby, seemed fine to me.

Beautiful name choices, but I prefer Theodore and Tobais (their short forms particularly).

I think they sound gorgeous together.

I'm afraid I don't like the combination. Plus I would really guard against having siblings of the same sex with the same initial. My name began with the same letter as my sister's and people always got our names muddled up despite not looking at all alike.

I would go for another name beginning with another letter if I were you.

Ted and Jack
Ted and Patrick
Ted and Leonard/Leo?

Just an opinion of course!

Sorry didn't see your other suggestions

Love Teddy and Felix!

(Also , if it bothers you, don't know any Felixs while there seem to be a few Tobys around these days).

Have made my feelings on the name Tobias rather clear here recently!!
Nice enough name, but OMG there are loads of Tobias/Tobys where I live! And quite a few Theos too.
If you don't want him to be one of several in his baby group/class I would steer clear of both names to be honest.
Don't know any Alfreds (a few Alfies though) and only one Felix. Of the two, I think Felix is the best by a long way. And a lovely meaning-happy!
Don't mean to be offensive at all, just want to warn you that it may be the next big name!

Thanks ladies! No offence taken Still completely torn, I think I'm more into Felix than DH but reckon I could talk him round. Nice to hear some unbiased opinions (that haven't followed 'the face' after finding out its ANOTHER boy seriously - how rude are people?!)

I like it. My brother and I have the same initials and it's never been a problem

I really like Teddy & Toby as a combination. Also like Felix but think Toby sounds better.

Ted and Toby is far better than Ted and Fred!

Yes, why are people so rude about "another boy", whether it's the second, third or whatever. I just wish it could be less socially acceptable to react in that way. Boys/Girls/Children are all equally wonderful!
Sorry, off topic here.
(Still love Felix!)