What if I had 2 "G" named dds?

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Registered: 02-06-2006
What if I had 2 "G" named dds?
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Wed, 06-14-2006 - 12:45pm
We are expecting dd #2 in October and a name we are considering is Gwyneth. One thing holdong me back is we already have a dd Gabriella. I don't want to start a "first letter be the same for all my kids" pattern, but I really hate to exclude a name I like because of that. We plan on having a lot of children, so would it be wierd if we had two "G" babies and no more after that, even if we had more girls? Also, is Gabriella and Gwyneth to much of a mouth full? Gabriella goes by Gabriella to most people, but I call her Ella-belle, and we would probably call the new baby Gwyn (now that looks kinda funny to me shortened, is that spelled right?) Anyway, I NEED HELP!! Please post any opinions! TIA
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Registered: 01-10-2006
Wed, 06-14-2006 - 1:01pm
It wouldn't phaze me to see two G name girls in a larger family. I only think it's a problem if you had four G names and 1 odd ball...know what I mean?
As for whether Gabriella and Gwyneth are too much of a mouthful; you're the one who will be shouting those names for the next twenty years, so it's really up to you to decide. Gwyneth is only two syllables, so unless you go with a one-syllable name for your next daughter you are going to have the same problem. It's Gabriella, with it's four syllables, that makes things challenging, and since she's already named you're pretty much looking at a mouthful! (Pretty names, by the way).
Hope that helps. Good luck!
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Registered: 04-12-2003
Wed, 06-14-2006 - 1:24pm

I agree, I don't think it's really a pattern until you have 3 or 4 kids with the same letter, I don't think that having two kids with "Gs" matters.

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Registered: 10-14-2005
Wed, 06-14-2006 - 1:45pm
I don't think two of a kind is a problem at all. I don't really think you set a precedent until you use a letter three times.


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Registered: 02-26-2006
Wed, 06-14-2006 - 3:42pm
I don't think there would be any problem with having 2 kids starting with the letter G. I would definitely stop there though if you have any more. Some people pick a name just because it starts with a certain letter and not because it's their absolute favorite name. That's not the case with you. It's very pretty by the way! I think I would spell it Gwen instead of Gwyn (can't remember if that was it). I also love Gwendolyn!!
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Registered: 12-28-2005
Thu, 06-15-2006 - 10:07am
I think it would be fine. I am the oldest of 6, and two of my sibs were J names, never bothered the rest of us!
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Registered: 11-29-2005
Thu, 06-15-2006 - 11:02am
Two is Ok, but three Gs is tedious.

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Registered: 02-24-2006
Thu, 06-15-2006 - 7:35pm
I think those are beautiful names, I understand your concern though. I think I agree with the other posts. I am struggling with my new baby if she is a girl because I have three girls now with a "K" name. I have two boys, one with a "J" and the other with a "N" so I dont feel like I need to keep a trend with the new baby if it is a boy but what do I do if it is a girl? Good choices though!!
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Registered: 07-17-2003
Thu, 06-15-2006 - 10:39pm
I think both names are very pretty and they do not sound to "alike". I do not see any issue with 2 G names. If you love the name, got for it!
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Registered: 06-02-2006
Sat, 06-17-2006 - 12:53pm

If you like Gwenyth then use it, just cause you have two with G names dosent mean if you had another child you would have to continue the trend. I just pick names I like, just so happens I have 5 out of my 7 kids named with the last sounds of "Ah"... Cierra, Savnnah, Arianna, Isaiah , Rebecca.... Didnt do it on purpose, just liked the names.... I say if you like it use it, dosent matter if it has the same first sound.


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