So I found out a couple weeks ago that I’m expecting and I didn’t think I would need any help with names but here I am only 7 weeks along and I’m having doubts. The background: When I was pregnant with baby #1 I told my grandma that if it were a girl I’d name her [name]Georgia[/name] after her which made her very happy (she has always wanted a little great-grand-daughter named after her and I’ve always loved the name [name]Georgia[/name] so win-win). Well we had a boy and we named him [name]Ian[/name], a name my husband and I both loved equally. [name]Do[/name] you see where this is going? Are [name]Ian[/name] and [name]Georgia[/name] that bad together? My husband and I still love the name [name]Georgia[/name] so that isn’t an issue. I just think the names are so different in style that they look weird together. And I know I shouldn’t but I’d feel bad if we didn’t end up naming a girl [name]Georgia[/name]. But there really aren’t a lot of other girl names we like. We like the idea of having an [name]Eloise[/name] and maybe going with a vowel theme (we plan on having one more after this). But then we’re kind of just picking a name (which we really do like) to fit with a theme. All this and we might not even have a girl. I guess what I’m asking is, do you guys think they sound too weird together? Thanks in advance!
I think [name]Georgia[/name] and [name]Ian[/name] are very sweet together. They aren’t matchy but they don’t sound totally wrong together. You seem to have a real connection with [name]Georgia[/name]. You and your DH agree on it, it has strong family connection, there aren’t any other names you love at the moment. [name]Georgia[/name] is a beautiful name and I think it is very nice with [name]Ian[/name]. So, go with [name]Georgia[/name], especially since you love it! [name]Georgia[/name] [name]Eloise[/name] is very nice if you do want to use [name]Eloise[/name] as well.
Anyway, my rule is, always prioritize individual naming over making sibling sets, and when thinking about sets, err on the side of too different rather than too similar.
I agree, I dont see how they dont go together. [name]Both[/name] are traditional classical names with modern flair. They are similar in popularity and I think they complement one other very well. Had you of asked for suggestions for sibling names for [name]Ian[/name], I might very well have suggested [name]Georgia[/name]. I think they are perfect! [name]Ian[/name], [name]Georgia[/name], and [name]Eloise[/name] would make a nice set too!
I agree with everyone else. Go with [name]Georgia[/name]. It’ll be really sweet for her to be named after your grandmother, and I don’t think they clash. They’re not matchy matchy, but they’re not hugely dissimilar. I can totally see siblings named [name]Ian[/name] and [name]Georgia[/name] and I wouldn’t think it the least bit odd.