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Siblings Names Both Start with "H"... Can I Name Baby #3 with a Different Letter?

legmacleodlegmacleod member
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I'm due in a few weeks with baby #3. I have two children named Hadley and Holden. We have had Hazel picked out for months for the new baby, thinking it would be weird to name her any name other then one that also starts with an H. 

Now, I'm second guessing Hazel or any H names because I like other girl names better that start with other letters.

What do you think? Would the third child feel left out or would it be strange to break the H pattern?
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Re: Siblings Names Both Start with "H"... Can I Name Baby #3 with a Different Letter?

  • meggymemeggyme member
    Honestly, if I were you I’d definitely go with a non H name, just so it doesn’t seem gimmicky. I like the name Hazel and it fits well with your other kids, but the H’s are a bit much. I’ve definitely heard worse sibling set names though.
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  • dobiemom11dobiemom11 member
    I know a family where the tradition was to give all the men the same initials.  The part of the family that I know followed the tradition for the first and third son, but didn't for their second son.  I know he has always resented that fact.  

    Your case is a little different as it doesn't sound like this is a long standing multi-family tradition for your family. I think either way would be fine in your case.  You could also come up with a couple choices and then see which you like after she arrives.  

    Best of luck and congrats on the new little one! 
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  • hws80622hws80622 member
    Could you do a middle name that starts with H? Sort of a compromise… 

    Btw, Hadley and Holden are super cute names. They sound like book characters or something 😊 
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  • mb0112mb0112 member
    I'd use another letter. It's not like you have 4 kids with H and one without. 2 isn't a huge pattern. 
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  • babycl4babycl4 member
    Our two oldest kids have "H" names, not by strategy at all. Our son, who is second, is named after his grandpas and an H name just so happened to be it. Our third child has a "D" name and now we are on our 4th child. The 4th child will not have an "H" or "D" name. They are each their own person, and I personally do not dwell on do the kids' names go with each other. They have to grow up and live their own lives.
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  • manta_raymanta_ray member
    I think it’s totally fine either way!! My mom’s 2 older siblings have J names, and as the youngest, she has an R name. No one ever notices this at all- in fact, I didn’t even realize it until writing this! I think it’s cute to have all one letter- and cute to have different letters. Go with whatever name you like best! 
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