Choosing the right name for a child is not an easy task, which is further complicated if, for example, you are expecting more than one baby, but twins.
How to choose names
There is no universal rule for choosing names for twins, but there are some tips to decide. Some parents prefer to choose names that start with one letter, for example, Marina and Maria or Alexey and Alexander. The only drawback of this approach is identical initials, which may cause certain difficulties in the future.
Sometimes parents choose names that have a similar meaning. For example, Lilia and Rose are the names of flowers, Paul and Peter are biblical characters, Alexei and Alexander - both names can be translated as "protector".
The birth of twins is a great reason to maintain the continuity of generations. When one child is born, few parents are willing to name him after a close relative, so as not to offend the other part of the family. Having two children makes this easier. Boys can be named after grandfathers on both lines, girls after grandmothers.
If you're expecting identical twins, it might make sense to emphasize the individuality of each one without emphasizing the similarities. Based on these considerations, one can dwell on completely dissimilar names - Elizabeth and Irina, Mikhail and Oleg, and so on. In any case, the names should go well with the patronymic and surname.
Consider all the nuances
Always consider how the diminutive versions of the chosen names sound. They should not sound too similar, since this can cause certain difficulties in the future, especially for strangers (kindergarten teachers, teachers at school), moreover, in young children too similar diminutive names can cause problems with self-determination, separation from brother or sister. It should be noted that twins, and without this, often become isolated on each other, having difficulty finding a common language with other children.
When choosing names, you can be guided by their meanings, in this case it is advisable to select matching names for the twins. There are a huge number of specialized sites and reference books, with the help of which you can choose names that are suitable for each other in meaning or vibration.
If none of the methods seems to work for you, you can simply choose the names that you like for your children. Or agree with the second parent to make a list of names that both of you like, and from them choose the most suitable options.
