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Continue with "R" names?
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We just had our first (Riley).
DH is set on Ruby (after his grandma) if we have a girl in the future.
I'd love to have 3 (if not 4). I'm not a fan of matching names for siblings. But think it feels weird to have two "R" names then something totally different. What do you think?
And, if you think we should continue with "R" names are there any you have to suggest?
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Re: Continue with "R" names?
I don't think it matters if you have 2 kids with R names. But I wouldn't have 2 with R and then give the third a different one - that is weird to me and could leave the 3rd feeling left out.
I like Rhys for a boy.
This isn't a "go big or go home" situation.
Name your next daughter Ruby if you both like the name and the connection. But don't think using it means you have to keep using R names.
My current favorite girl's name starts with an M. If we get pregnant with another girl, I want to use it. But I have absolutely NO intentions of carrying on an M theme. This isn't 1978.
I don't think there's a problem with same letter names, unless the first syllables are the same and the kids will end up responding to the same abbreviated names (e.g., Ryan & Riley both answering to "Ri - the phone call's for you!"). Ruby and Riley are fantastic names.
My hubby comes from a family of three - all having D names. It's probably a little cheesy but they all like it. They're all close and socialize together, and often get referred to as 3D.
I am Elizabeth, brother is Nicholas, and sister is Emily. I don't think he ever felt left out.. its actually never been brought up before!
I wouldn't put too much thought into it. If both of you love Ruby, you are not attached to a 3rd and 4th R name down the road.
I'm generally not a fan of same letter names for siblings. But I like your names. I also don't think it's weird to have 2 kids with r's and the other(s) something else.
I like Rhys, too!
But seriously, my sister and I both have M names and my brothers are Justin and Austin... not the same beginning letter but still kinda matchy. It never bothered us, plus we all had our own nn's. I have also been wondering about sticking with R names and I think I might for the boys. I'll change it for the girls... possibly C names. We have some time to think about it!
DH likes the name Ronan, but I think I like Roman better
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I'd call it a coincidence you liked two with r and would not continue a trend or theme beyond that. I don't think the non-r child will feel left out - especially if you have 4 and 2 have r names and the other 2 do not. I'm not a fan of naming siblings all with the same starting initial, at all.
I wouldn't worry about it. Name the third child whatever name you and H love best whether it starts with an r or not. Don't hold yourself to a particular letter.