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in reply to a message by Circus Lullaby
I don't think it's cute at all to give similar sounding names to twins. It's like implying that they aren't really distinct individuals but more like clones, and twins, esp. identicals, sometimes already have trouble defining their identity from each other.
However, I must say I rather like the idea of a hidden theme for twin names, such as names that look and sound totally different but have similar meanings, such as Malka and Regina, or Deborah and Melissa. People would be unlikely to notice except if they have an interest in name etymologies, and the kids themselves wouldn't really notice until they're old enough to wonder about how their names were chosen and what they mean.
A case like yours is a little odd, but since middle names aren't really used that much it's not so bad, if your first names are distinct enough.
However, I must say I rather like the idea of a hidden theme for twin names, such as names that look and sound totally different but have similar meanings, such as Malka and Regina, or Deborah and Melissa. People would be unlikely to notice except if they have an interest in name etymologies, and the kids themselves wouldn't really notice until they're old enough to wonder about how their names were chosen and what they mean.
A case like yours is a little odd, but since middle names aren't really used that much it's not so bad, if your first names are distinct enough.
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