Matching names with siblings?
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Matching names with siblings?
| Sun, 02-20-2005 - 12:49am |
Hi! I am curious to know if you try to match names with your baby's siblings? I've found that in some polls and messages that people try to find a name that sounds good with their other children's names. Does everyone do that? I think that every child is an individual and their name is their own, no matter how it might sound along side their sibling's name. What do you think? Should you try to find a name that sounds nice next to their brother or sister's name? Or should you just find a name in general that suits that child?
Just curious!
Beth

Both!
Certainly you have a point and I personally dislike matching initials, rhyming names, etc.
However, I think it's nice when the names are of the same "vein". This approach still leaves plenty of room for individuality. Examples- Irish names, moving down the alphabet with each child- ABC or EDF. I also think that most people are just naturally drawn to a particular type of name, so their children are bound to have names that "sound right" together.
My husband and I used English surnames with significant meanings for our children. It just so happens that they are also both eight letters. Still, I think, in the case of my children and many on the board, there is much room for personal growth and development. Their names? Grantson & Wellsley.
Later, Ginger
Alyssa will be a big sister in
I'm a "matching name mommy"! I really want my children to be their own individuals but I absolutely love family tradition and since my DH and his 2 brothers all have T.L.H. initials, we're keeping the trend going with our children. My DH and his brothers all are proud of their initials