Twin Boys - Abel and Arlo

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Just found out our twins are boys ... what do people think of Abel and Arlo?

We also have a grown up Isabel and lucy, plus a toddler called Otis.

I'm not keen on Abel. It just makes me think of Able Seaman.

But both are perfectly fine, just personal taste.

My one caution would be to consider how much of a pain in the backside it can be if they're older and still living with you, having the same initial and last name, so no ones sure who the letter addressed to Mr A Last name is.

Although having said that, by the time they're old enough for this to be an issue letters will no doubt be a thing of the past.

Arlo is the new Theo. Super common.

Abel is a very different kettle of fish. Very Old Testament.

Arlo is the cat from Bing. It's the first time I encountered the name and for me it's now forever a cat name unfortunately.

And Abel was the first ever murder victim- not a legacy I'd want to pass on to my kid, but if you don't much care about name associations then it'll be fine for you.

Personally, neither are my cup of tea.