Should I let my kids name their siblings

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Me and my DH are expecting twins later this year and are finding it near impossible to think of name! However our children have brought it upon themselves to name them. Me and my DH are not against this and have said we will go with whatever they choose (within reason obviously) and i think it will make the names more heartfelt and personal. However many people have advised us against this and called us crazy! Is it a bad idea or will it be a great way to come up with a creative meaningful name??

Is it a bad idea or will it be a great way to come up with a creative meaningful name??

Bad idea. My daughter would have been called "Kiki" if I let her half-sibling name her.

Just put your shortlist of middle names into a hat and let the sibling pull out two.

We had a shortlist of 3 names then asked the older DC what they thought. Baby was named the name they preferred.

I let our older DD name our pets...there are a lot of fish named on the theme of shiny things. Some are sweet like sequin and sparkle but not really for a human. So no or 'guide' them with a shortlist and retain power of veto

It’s a no from me, and my friend Evadne, named by her brother, agrees with me.

DD wanted to name our DS - she wanted to call him Bridget. Surprisingly we didn't go with that for any of his names.

I think it's a parent's job, tbh, as they have it for life. I don't think you can delegate!

I have no logic for this but it makes me feel weird.

Plus, what if they say Luka but after it is born you thing no, this is a Godfrey?

I just realised it made me feel weird because they should be equals, not one having power to name another. Naming is quite a big thing, a whole identity, quite spiritual.

Our DD suggested name for her newborn sibling. George. After Peppa Pig's younger brother!

You do the shortlist, they get the final say. Win, Win.

I wouldn't personally. It'd be a bit crap growing up knowing your parents spent time and consideration with all of their experience and knowledge behind their decision to decide on names for my siblings, but let my name be chosen by a kid - who lets be honest will name them after whatever they are into at the time which they won't even be into in a year's time.

Boaty McBoatface 1 and 2 ?

Twinny McTwinface 1&2 will be fine.

yeah, i know someone who let the older brother (who was 3) name the baby. The baby was, i kid you not, called Truck.

I gave my sister her middle name but I was 13 at the time, my other younger sister was in reception at the time and went to school the next day and told her teacher that her sisters name was sparkle (it wasn't) so probably depends on the age to be honest and the name. Although when I named my sister I didn't feel any ownership of her or like she was a pet

You're the parent, you choose the name. A child will only know some names.

I let my older child name one of my babies who died in pregnancy. Being fair though, I was never going to have to shout it across the playground.

If I’d been lucky enough to raise him, not a chance would I have let older child decide, mainly because the name was an acquired taste. But at least nothing out of kids tv - I mean it wasn’t tinky winky.

My kids are mad that they can't pick a name for their sister (one wants Sarah-Mia the other wants Malicia). I told them they can name their own children when they grow up. It's not their child or their decision imo. If they tell me they really hate a name on our list we do talk to them about why they hate it and consider removing the name though.

My then 4 year old son wanted to call his first sister either pencil or door... We said no

My sister was adamant that she wanted a dog when mum had my other sister, so I am glad we don’t have a rover or spot. Actually she wanted to call her ‘Pal’ (dogfood brand).

DD offered the all time winners Mrs Goggins and Diddly Sidebugs - so no, I don't think siblings should name a new baby...

My nephew wanted to call my twin girls Marcel after his friend and Jesus..... after actual Jesus....

Ha ha

Malicia is rather pretty.

My eldest picked her younger sisters middle name, then refused to let anyone call her anything but that name. Her sister is only known by that name now and she loves it and the story, it’s the only thing they like to share together as they don’t generally get on!

Malicia is rather pretty

Or Militia as the more usual spelling?

Fine to let them make suggestions - unwise to let them have control.

DD1 would have called twins Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse back in the day..........

Naming is for parents in my opinion, but siblings can be involved in the discussions.