A twin by any other name..

What's in a name? It can be difficult to decide what to name one baby, let alone two or more! It's important to consider a few issues when naming any baby - multiple or otherwise - such as potential nicknames that can be derived from your child's name, words that could be made from the initials, or unusual names that could be difficult to spell or say.

For parents of twins and multiples, there are some extra things to consider. For example, should twins' names rhyme, or share the same initial? Should the names compliment each other or somehow "match" in some way, or should they be a complete contrast?

There are plenty of resources on around to assist in naming your babies, and it's always interesting to check out what other people have named their twins and multiples. There's a good list of twin names on Wikipedia, divided into various categories (twins in acting, sports etc). And the US Dept of Social Security also compiles an annual list of the most popular twin combinations.