A reader named Abby is expecting fraternal twins, a boy and a girl, in October. She and her husband already have a son named Leo Sebastian.
They’re aiming for vintage names (with kind of a quirky/British feel) that aren’t too popular. These are their favorites so far, top picks in italics.
| Boy Names | Girl Names | |
|---|---|---|
| Her Picks: | Edward (Teddy) Henry Jasper Jude Maxwell (Max) Oliver | Alice Elsa (Elsie) Ivy Juliet Violet |
| His Picks: | August (Auggie/Gus) Dashiell (Dash) | Beatrix Felicity Matilda Penelope (Nellie) Ramona |
Abby says, “He thinks mine are slightly boring, I think his are a tad too flamboyant.”
They’d like our opinions on two things:
- What other boy and girl names would we suggest?
- Out of the current favorites, what are the best pairings?
The twins’ surname will be similar to Waters.
Here are my thoughts…
1. First, name suggestions. Most of these names have a vintage feel, and none of are currently in the top 100 (though several are heading that way).
| Boy Names | Girl Names |
|---|---|
| Archer Byron Calvin Elias Felix Gideon Graham Grant Heath Hugh Niles Oscar Pierce Roman Rufus Seth Silas Simon Theodore (Teddy) Tobias | Adele/Adeline Camille Cecily Celia Corinne Daphne Eloise Esme Eugenia Flora Hazel Helena Iris Jane Josephine Marion Millicent (Millie) Nicola Rosamund Stella |
I didn’t include any w-names, but I was tempted to throw in Willa and Winifred (Winnie). Maybe even Wilhelmina (Minnie).
2. Out of the current favorites, Henry and Penelope are the two I like best for twins. I also like Maxwell and Beatrix (because both have that quirky x).
What other names/pairings would you suggest to Abby?