The article discusses the impact of social media on the trends surrounding sibling names, emphasizing the importance of individuality over cohesion. Colleen Slagen, a name consultant, explains that while many parents seek to create cohesive sibling sets, they should not stress too much about matching names. She provides guidance on creating these sets by considering themes or styles, such as classic names or nature-inspired choices. Ultimately, she reminds parents that their children's identities extend beyond their sibling names, promoting a balanced approach to naming.
The idea of giving siblings matching names isn't anything new, but social media has helped the idea spread far and wide. As a name consultant, I hear from lots of parents who are concerned about creating a perfect sibling set of names.
Creating a sibling set can be fun but can also create stress for parents. Remember that sibling sets aren't the end-all-be-all... I never want parents to get too caught up in how cohesive their children's names are.
The easiest way to create a sibling set of names is to think about a style category of names that you like... nature-inspired names like Sky and Juniper can make good sibling sets.
I worked with a mother who intensely regretted one of her children's names... I reminded her that a sibling set of names isn't the end-all-be-all.
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