Twin Boys

Name Advice
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I’ve recently found out I’m expecting identical twin boys (very surprised but very excited!)

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Our eldest is [name_m]Raffael[/name_m] and my husband and I just love his name. We get so many compliments and it really suits him. Our theme was roguishly charming…like the main character of a great book.

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I love that it’s unique without being too out there and has lots of great nicknames (Raffie, Rafe).

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We’d love the twins to have equally special names and I thought I’d come to the name lovers for advice :smiling_face:

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Options I like are [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m] (Bash), [name_m]Gilligan[/name_m] (Gus), [name_m]Jasper[/name_m], [name_m]Wilbur[/name_m] (Wilby), [name_m]Baxter[/name_m] (Bax), [name_m]Everett[/name_m], [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] (Teddy) and [name_m]Basil[/name_m] (Baz).

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I really love [name_m]Gilligan[/name_m] but don’t love [name_m]Gil[/name_m] so do you think we could get away with [name_m]Gus[/name_m]?

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I think all of your options are great! [name_f]My[/name_f] favorite twin pairings would be [name_m]Jasper[/name_m] and [name_m]Everett[/name_m], [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] and [name_m]Basil[/name_m], [name_m]Wilbur[/name_m] and [name_m]Everett[/name_m], or [name_m]Gilligan[/name_m] and [name_m]Baxter[/name_m]. I especially love the idea of [name_m]Raffael[/name_m], [name_m]Jasper[/name_m], and [name_m]Everett[/name_m] as brothers.

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If you’re looking for something more unique, I do think [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m] may be more popular than you’re looking for depending on where you live.

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Other ideas you may like that fit this vibe…
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]August[/name_m] (Gus, Auggie)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Morrison[/name_m] (Morry, [name_m]Morris[/name_m], Sonny)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Sullivan[/name_m] (Sully, Van)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Vincent[/name_m] (Vin, Vinnie)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Atticus[/name_m] (Gus, Kit)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Cyrus[/name_m] (Cy, Russ)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Cassian[/name_m] (Cass, Ian)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Caspian[/name_m] (Cass, [name_m]Ian[/name_m], Cap)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Tobias[/name_m] (Toby)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Rupert[/name_m] (Rue, [name_f]Ruby[/name_f], [name_m]Bert[/name_m], Bertie)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Wilfred[/name_m] (Wilf)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Wallace[/name_m] (Wally)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Walter[/name_m] (Wally)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Albert[/name_m] (Alby, [name_m]Bert[/name_m], Bertie)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Finnegan[/name_m] (Finn)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Phineas[/name_m] (Phin/Finn)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Grover[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Harrison[/name_m] (Harry, [name_m]Harris[/name_m], [name_m]Sonny[/name_m], Hal)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Callahan[/name_m] (Cal)

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I think you could call him [name_m]Gus[/name_m], but if he generally goes by [name_m]Gilligan[/name_m] in full, I think it will be hard to prevent people from naturally shortening it to [name_m]Gil[/name_m]. Plus people may question the connection between [name_m]Gus[/name_m] and [name_m]Gilligan[/name_m]. But if most people just know him as [name_m]Gus[/name_m], I think that would be fine.

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Big congrats!

My top pairing would be Sebastian (my absolute fave boys’ name) & Edmund (on my top boy list for sure*)

I like Jasper too, just think Bash and Jas might be a little too matchy.

I wouldn’t go Gilligan for Gus - you can but I doubt you’ll be able to avoid Gill at least at some point and from some people and if you don’t like that sound, wouldn’t go Gilligan. Maybe better for a middle. I would go Magnus or August for Gus.

Other ideas:

Sebastian & Felix
Wilbur & Baxter
Casper & Wilfred
Edmund & Jasper
Jasper & Benedict
Edmund & Ambrose (Ted & Brose/Ames/Bram)
Sebastian & Tobias (Bash & Toby)
Sebastian & Aurelio / Aurelian

*there’s a fave boy list thread in action at the moment, would read through

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Congratulations! [name_m]Gilligan[/name_m] is fun, but I don’t think [name_m]Gus[/name_m] would stick / makes the most sense. I think people may automatically shorten it to [name_m]Gil[/name_m]. I adore [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m] and [name_m]Everett[/name_m] together. “Bash” and “Rhett” are so cute.

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[name_m]Raffael[/name_m] +

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[name_m]Augustine[/name_m] and [name_m]Vance[/name_m] / [name_m]Gus[/name_m] & [name_m]Van[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Gregory[/name_m] and [name_m]Benedict[/name_m] / [name_m]Rory[/name_m] & [name_m]Benny[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Dashiel[/name_m] and [name_m]Lawrence[/name_m] / [name_m]Dash[/name_m] & [name_m]Ren[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Phineas[/name_m] and [name_m]Clifton[/name_m] / Phin & Clif
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Montgomery[/name_m] and [name_m]Sanders[/name_m] / [name_m]Monty[/name_m] & [name_m]Andy[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Gideon[/name_m] and [name_m]Lorenzo[/name_m] / [name_m]Gio[/name_m] & [name_m]Enzo[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Octavius[/name_m] and [name_m]Archibald[/name_m] / [name_m]Otto[/name_m] & [name_m]Archie[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Reuben[/name_m] and [name_m]Thaddeus[/name_m] / [name_m]Benny[/name_m] & [name_m]Thad[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Solomon[/name_m] and [name_m]Whitman[/name_m] / [name_m]Sol[/name_m] or [name_m]Sully[/name_m] & [name_m]Whit[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Abraham[/name_m] and [name_m]Zebulon[/name_m] / [name_m]Bram[/name_m] & [name_m]Zeb[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Ezekiel[/name_m] and [name_m]Cassius[/name_m] / [name_m]Zeke[/name_m] & [name_m]Cash[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Atticus[/name_m] and Maximillan / [name_m]Kit[/name_m] & [name_m]Max[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Calloway[/name_m] and [name_m]Percival[/name_m] / [name_m]Cal[/name_m] & [name_m]Percy[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Dexter[/name_m] and [name_m]Macauley[/name_m] / [name_m]Dex[/name_m] & [name_m]Mac[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Leonidas[/name_m] and [name_m]Evander[/name_m] / [name_m]Leo[/name_m] & [name_m]Van[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Caspian[/name_m] and [name_m]Finnegan[/name_m] / [name_m]Cas[/name_m] & [name_m]Finn[/name_m]

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I love [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m], [name_m]Jasper[/name_m], [name_m]Edmund[/name_m], and [name_m]Basil[/name_m].

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I don’t see how you get [name_m]Gus[/name_m] from [name_m]Gilligan[/name_m]. [name_m]August[/name_m]? [name_m]Augustine[/name_m]? [name_m]Augustus[/name_m]?

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Thank you! [name_f]Love[/name_f] these suggestions, especially [name_m]Atticus[/name_m].

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[name_m]Atticus[/name_m] and [name_m]Jasper[/name_m] or [name_m]Everett[/name_m] would sound so great.

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We’re in Australia so [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m] isn’t unheard of but it’s not super popular here. I’ve actually only met one but I agree it is definitely more common than my usual taste.

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[name_m]Gus[/name_m] from [name_m]Gilligan[/name_m] is probably a stretch but I guess I was hoping maybe it would make sense in the old school sense with names like [name_m]Edward[/name_m] leading to Ted/Ned. The “G” start being enough of a lead in :slight_smile:

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[name_m]Bash[/name_m] & [name_m]Rhett[/name_m] are so cute! Hadn’t put that combo together so thank you.

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l love these suggestions you’ve given me loads more to consider!

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[name_m]Ambrose[/name_m] and [name_m]Benedict[/name_m] are great suggestions thank you.

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[name_m]Felix[/name_m] is so sweet but unfortunately I have a dear friend who has used it!

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[name_m]Raffael[/name_m] is very handsome!!

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Of your options, I like [name_m]Jasper[/name_m], [name_m]Everett[/name_m], [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m], [name_m]Wilbur[/name_m] and Baxter!!

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[name_m]Gilligan[/name_m] ‘Gus’ could work I guess [name_f][/name_f]- though I’d consider [name_m]Iggy[/name_m] too?

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Some more ideas:

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[name_m]Donovan[/name_m] (Van, [name_m]Donny[/name_m], [name_f]Dove[/name_f], Danny)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Gibson[/name_m] (Gibs, Sonny)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Tristan[/name_m] (Tris, [name_m]Tan[/name_m], Stan)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Sullivan[/name_m] (Sully, [name_m]Van[/name_m], San, Sunny)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Franklin[/name_m] (Frankie, [name_m]Finn[/name_m], Flynn)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Augustus[/name_m] (Gus, [name_m]Auggie[/name_m], Ozzie)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Conrad[/name_m] (Rad, [name_f]Addy[/name_f], Con)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Benedict[/name_m] (Ned, [name_m]Benny[/name_m], [name_m]Beck[/name_m], Nico)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Evander[/name_m] (Evan, [name_m]Eddy[/name_m], [name_m]Vander[/name_m], Anders)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Tobias[/name_m] (Toby, Taz)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Maximillian[/name_m] (Mack, [name_m]Max[/name_m], [name_m]Maxy[/name_m], [name_m]Miller[/name_m], [name_m]Maxim[/name_m], Milan)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Gideon[/name_m] (Ged, [name_m]Deon[/name_m], Giddy, Donny)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Valentine[/name_m] (Vin, [name_m]Vinnie[/name_m], [name_m]Van[/name_m], Lenny)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Vincent[/name_m] (Vinnie)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Leander[/name_m] (Lee, [name_m]Leo[/name_m], [name_m]Landry[/name_m], Anders)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Elian[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Otto[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Caspar[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Caspian[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Marius[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Mathias[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Lawrence[/name_m] (Lance, [name_m]Lawrie[/name_m], [name_f]Lennie[/name_f], Lars)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Magnus[/name_m] (Mack, [name_m]Max[/name_m], Gus)

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I would personally go with [name_m]Basil[/name_m] and [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] or [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m]. The others don’t have the elegance of the older brother’s name IMO.

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[name_m]Magnus[/name_m] is so handsome. I love that.

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Perhaps [name_m]Magnus[/name_m] and [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m]?

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Thanks very much!

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Congratulations on twin boys!! I think [name_m]Raffael[/name_m] goes well with [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m] and [name_m]Cassian[/name_m] “Bash & Cass” or “Seb & Cash”.

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Ooo love that!

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[name_m]Magnus[/name_m] and [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m] would be wonderful!!

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Congrats! With [name_m]Raffael[/name_m], the names I like best from your list are [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m], [name_m]Wilbur[/name_m] (:heart_eyes:), [name_m]Everett[/name_m], & [name_m]Edmund[/name_m].

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Are you looking for other suggestions? You have a great list and don’t need them, but if you’re hoping for more inspiration:

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[name_m]Allister[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Angus[/name_m] (Gus)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Atticus[/name_m] (Atti)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Bo[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Cole[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Colin[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Dashiell[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Edward[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Jeremy[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Jocelyn[/name_f] (Joss)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Merlin[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Oswald[/name_m] (Os)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Rhett[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Richard[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Truett[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Warren[/name_m]

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Thank you for these suggestions! Adding [name_m]Atticus[/name_m] and [name_m]Rhett[/name_m] to my list :slight_smile:

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congrats on your twins!!

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from your options i immediately though of sebastian[name_f][/name_f] bash[name_f][/name_f] & everett[name_f][/name_f] rhett

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more ideas:

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raffael[name_f][/name_f] raffie +

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augustine[name_f][/name_f] gus[name_f][/name_f] & leander[name_f][/name_f] ander

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jasper[name_f][/name_f] jazz[name_f][/name_f] & clement[name_f][/name_f] clem

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beckett[name_f][/name_f] beck[name_f][/name_f] & atticus[name_f][/name_f] kit

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lysander[name_f][/name_f] sander &[name_f][/name_f] sullivan[name_f][/name_f] sully

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aurelio[name_f][/name_f] elio[name_f][/name_f] & valerian[name_f][/name_f] val

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octavian[name_f][/name_f] tavi[name_f][/name_f] & balthazar[name_f][/name_f] baz

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casimir[name_f][/name_f] cass[name_f][/name_f] & evander[name_f][/name_f] van

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vincent[name_f][/name_f] vinnie[name_f][/name_f] $ dominic[name_f][/name_f] dom

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isidore[name_f][/name_f] izzy &[name_f][/name_f] ambrose[name_f][/name_f] bram

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best of luck!!

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Congratulations!

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Raffa3l is beautiful such a handsome name.

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You’ve got so many handsome choices with my favourites being [name_m]Jasper[/name_m], [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m] & [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] these three are so charming. [name_m]Jasper[/name_m] is a handsome name that feels bejewelling and precious with a beautiful meaning. I think [name_m]Jasper[/name_m] sounds gorgeous with Raffa3l. This would be my first choice! [name_f]My[/name_f] second option would be [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m] (just because [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] despite being adorable feels a little twilight I know it’s [name_m]Edward[/name_m] but was my first thought paired with Jasper) I think [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m] is very handsome. [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m] is strong, handsome with this lovely pan European flair and I adore the nickname [name_m]Bash[/name_m]. I think [name_m]Jasper[/name_m] + [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m] are fabulous together such a handsome pair with a pan European flair that works wonderfully with the ever so distinguished Raffa3l.

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[name_m]Gilligan[/name_m] is a quirky off best choice that feels distinguished and striking however I think [name_m]Gus[/name_m] as a nickname for [name_m]Gilligan[/name_m] is very stretchy. I think [name_m]Gill[/name_m] would be the natural nickname so if you dislike [name_m]Gill[/name_m] I would avoid [name_m]Gilligan[/name_m]. Maybe [name_m]Gilligan[/name_m] would be a handsome middle name something like [name_m]Jasper[/name_m] [name_m]Gilligan[/name_m]? I love the idea of [name_m]Jasper[/name_m] [name_m]Gilligan[/name_m]. If you love [name_m]Gus[/name_m] maybe [name_m]Augustus[/name_m], [name_m]August[/name_m] or [name_m]Augustine[/name_m] could work?

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You’ve had lots of lovely suggestions so count any repeats as me being in agreement with the berries

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Raffa3l and…

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[name_m]Caspian[/name_m] ‘Cass’
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Dashiell[/name_m] ‘Dash’
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Devereaux[/name_m] ‘Rue’
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Peregrine[/name_m] ‘Perry’
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Willoughby[/name_m] ‘Will’
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Wilfred[/name_m] ‘Freddie’
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Finnegan[/name_m] ‘Finn’
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Ambrose[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Thaddeus[/name_m] ‘Thad’
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Beaumont[/name_m] ‘Beau’
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Olivier[/name_m] ‘Ollie’
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Pascoe[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Evander[/name_m] ‘Andy’
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Laszlo[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Lazarus[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Benedict[/name_m] ‘Ben’
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Calloway[/name_m] ‘Cal’

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[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps

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[name_m]Raffael[/name_m] ‘Rafe’, [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m] ‘Bash’ and [name_m]Jasper[/name_m] :blue_heart:[name_f][/name_f] :blue_heart:

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