All of my sisters have names starting with the letter C. [name_f]My[/name_f] in-laws all have the same initials too (All of their first names start with D and all their middle names start with L). I’m wondering if I should keep the tradition going and name all of my kids with a “theme” or if this is played out or confusing? [name_f]My[/name_f] only child’s name is [name_f]Claire[/name_f] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f], but if we had another girl I coincidentally had the name [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] [name_f]Eloise[/name_f] on my list. Should I keep the tradition going or go back to the drawing board for future girl names?
it’s up to you. i personally think matching initials for siblings are adorable but some people think it’s a bit overused.
I would only continue the trend if you find a C name you love. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you really love [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f], or is it just a C name?
I think if you truly love it, then yes, you should continue! I love matching initials, but there aren’t enough names I love where this could work, lol.
If I were to do a theme myself, I’d likely go for all Welsh names because we seem to like quite a few of them ([name_f]Rhiannon[/name_f], [name_f]Bethan[/name_f], [name_u]Bryn[/name_u], [name_u]Morgan[/name_u], [name_f]Ffion[/name_f], [name_f]Cerys[/name_f], [name_u]Rhys[/name_u], etc.).
As long as you like the name enough and aren’t just doing it for the initial, I think you could go for it
Totally a personal choice I really don’t like the matchy matchy thing, but that’s just me. Each to their own.
I think it partially depends on how many kids you think you’ll have. Three kids with the same initials would be fine, but six would be rather difficult.
I think it’s up to you really. I would sit down and see how many names you can make given a specific rule, then see how many you actually love. If you don’t love them, then I wouldn’t feel pressured into doing it.
Of course its entirely up to you. But if you plan on having more kids just make sure you love enough “C” names.
Just a quick story…my friend married into a family with “J” boys and “W” girls. When she was expecting her MIL gave her a list of approved “J” and “W” names. (Apparently the only other grandson was named with a “J” name and MIL thought it would be cute to continue with the theme)
[name_f]My[/name_f] friend took the list and said they would consider it. The named their child [name_u]Tyler[/name_u] but did not announce the name until her was born.
I think that that could either be really cute or really over the top- if you are planning to have more than three kids that could be confusing and frustrating but with three or less I think that its really cute.
Totally agree with others who think this is a matter of personal preference. In this case, I like that [name_f]Claire[/name_f] and [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] sound quite distinct from each other, while still fitting together nicely in terms of style. If you were to go with [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] [name_f]Eloise[/name_f], I don’t think the theme would seem at all forced. But as previous posters have said, I’d be more hesitant to go forward with this the more kids you’re planning to have. I think 3 would be my max for matching initials, but ymmv depending on how many names you love that fit the pattern.
It’s not something I’d do personally but if you want to, then go for it! But you’d probably have to commit to naming a third or fourth kid with the same initials, and maybe you fall in love with [name_f]Nora[/name_f] or [name_f]Amelia[/name_f] but feel obligated to use another C name. Idk, I think it’s better to keep your options open.