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Siblings with same letters

32 replies

Aahh99 · 14/08/2020 22:14

What's people's thoughts on naming siblings with the same initial...
Like Rose and Robin
Or
Arlo and Alba
Or
Sophie and Samuel
For example...
Does it matter?

I've a son who's name begins with I and thinking of using an I name for a girl.

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resm · 16/08/2020 02:07

Isaac and Isobel sound lovely together. It’s not too matchy at all because the I in Isaac is more pronounced than in Isobel, giving it a whole different sound imo.

I am biased as I have an Isaac and wouldn’t discount Isobel down the line as it’s a beautiful name too.

And how much post are they really going to get? Doctors appointments are generally full name and bank statements etc are all going paperless.

TomBradysLeftKneecap · 16/08/2020 02:09

It makes no difference whatsoever. Mail always comes with the actual name on nowadays anyway.

BluebellsGreenbells · 16/08/2020 02:17

I don't see it as that much of a problem not to name my children the same initial if I like the names

So why bother asking? We’re you expect ahh cute!

I wouldn’t do it. But it’s your choice.

ALittleBitofVitriol · 16/08/2020 02:18

It's fine, not a big deal at all. 2 of mine share an initial and I've never had any mail/appointment issues (oldest is a teen now).

We accidentally ended up giving 3 of our kids names which start with a similar sound, though not all spelled with the same initial (think 'ee' spelled with I or E). Yes, I mix them up yelling sometimes, but I'll also mix them up with the cats name, my siblings name, my nephew's name... not a big deal at all, pick what you like. They are individuals, not a set.

PotteringAlong · 16/08/2020 03:03

I don't see it as that much of a problem not to name my children the same initial if I like the names

So why ask then?!

I wouldn’t do it either. The post thing will be a pain, and it’s just a bit twee.

sunyla · 16/08/2020 12:32

As long as the names aren't similar, I think it's nice.

notacooldad · 16/08/2020 12:33

It never even occurred to me that me and my sister have the same letter.
Its had absolutely no impact on us in 50 + years!

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