S/O Name thread

dana316

Okay, we've voiced our opinions on sibling names that start with the same letter.

Now, I want to know what you think about double names. 

For instance, and just as an example, if that same hypothetical child we talked about in the prior thread were born a girl...and her name were Anna Claire...what would SAIF think of that? 

I want your honest opinions on double names...and not just having a double name, but specifically being called by that double name.

Go!!

 

krissyh21

Some names work, some don't so IMO it depends on the name. For instance, Sammi Jo just is too southern for me, a northern girl, but the name you gave is not so bad.

The issue is with your daughter though. Would you mind it later on in life if SHE wanted to just go by the single name? It is possible that she may, so if you hate the name by itself I would not go there. 

AlissaCell701

I didn't get to respond earlier but I think sibling names that start with the same letter can be cute. I don't think I would personally do it but for many it works. I love Caroline and Connor by the way..

As for double names it's really not my thing. It seems like it is a super southern thing.  We have meet several in Fla with double names.  More girls then boys..There is a little girl in Jakes baby class that is Anna Sophia soo super cute..and it fits her personality totally. I also love boys names like CJ..and JR ect..Again I don't think I would chose that name for my kid but on others it just works..

epphd

My friend's daughter is also named Anna Claire, and I ALWAYS think of "An Eclair", which is my primary objection to that name.

I'm not the biggest fan of double names.  They seem either pretentious or wishy washy.

 

MyColonyNJ

some work, some don't.  I am fine with it though.  We are thinking of giving Lil J a double middle name when he is adopted

somethingchangd

For me, it depends on the name.  I knew a little boy (who was half Texan, half British) named John Henry and I thought it was *adorable*.  But there are a lot of other ones that aren't nearly as cute.  I thought Anna Claire was cute when I first read it, but epphd totally ruined it for me.  Sorry.

beebe929

epphd:

My friend's daughter is also named Anna Claire, and I ALWAYS think of "An Eclair", which is my primary objection to that name.

I'm not the biggest fan of double names.  They seem either pretentious or wishy washy.

 

ha!

beebe929

It is not my style and not common in Michigan, although I have recently encountered a woman named "Dorothy Sue" who is a benefits contact person for our company.  And she has NO southern accent. Odd!

GypsyEsq

Love and REALLY love Anna Claire.  Claire rhymes with our last name so DH vetoed it completely But I love the name. 

ETA: well $hit, now that I read the responses epphd sorta ruined it for me too LOL.  Seriously I never would have made that connection.

epphd

So sorry!!!!

 

dana316

No worries, EP...

With my southern accent, Anna Claire sounds nothing like 'an eclair', lol.

How 'bout this?  I've never had an eclair.  I probably couldn't pick one out of a line up, lol.

 

cjsbdl

Probably not something I would do, but it doesn't bother me. DH hates them with surprising passion. lol

somethingchangd

dana316:

How 'bout this?  I've never had an eclair.  I probably couldn't pick one out of a line up, lol.

 

Oh lord - you need to remedy that immediately!  You don't know what you're missing!

browneyedgrl4282

It depends on what the name is! We had Anna Lisa on our list. Myhusband wanted to spell it analisa but my stupid a$$ brother noticed it had ANAL in it! So it ruined that name. We love the name Anna but wanted it paired with either Lisa, Leigh, belle