Message: "Couples with opposite-sex versions of the same name"

Couples with opposite-sex versions of the same name

by Septapus (Buneary)

6/17/2018, 3:10 PM

One of my friends from high school got married yesterday. His name is Carlos, while his new wife's name is Carla. The fact that they have opposite-sex versions of the same name got me thinking...

Do you know any married couples who have opposite-sex versions of the same name? (ex. Joseph and Josephine, Nicholas and Nicole, Michael and Michelle, Julio and Julia, Patrick and Patricia, etc.)

If so, what are their names?

Do you think it's awkward to marry someone who has the opposite-sex version of your name? (I've always thought it sounded awkward.)

This message was edited 6/17/2018, 3:15 PM

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- Mar (X-Mar)

6/19/2018, 10:46 AM

I know a Koos and Koosje. Koosje literally means "little Koos", and is used as a feminine form of Koos. This is a little cutesy for a couple. I saw a couple of days ago the same sort of situation in the obituaries. I believe they were Dirk and Dirkje.

Our old neighbours were Alex & Sandra.

- foxglove

6/18/2018, 10:41 PM

My great-grandparents were named Joseph and Josephine. I'm not sure if it would be awkward per say - maybe if they'd grown up being referred to with the same nicknames (both being called Jo or Joey) by relatives/friends. It could get a little confusing during holiday dinners when someone calls out to speak to Jo and both he and his wife look over, but other than that you'd probably be fine.

That said, I have met a couple who were named Jesse/Jessie and that's probably a bit more awkward but it didn't seem to bother them.

- gigibee

6/18/2018, 8:38 PM

At a former job, my boss was Chris and his wife was Christie.

- Tassiegirl

6/18/2018, 11:05 AM

Not married, however, my brother and I were Jean(me) and John.
I doubt my parents knew they were versions of the same name, both are family names, nor probably would they have cared.
Also Bro and I were 9 years apart,I older.

- Siân (Sharley)

6/18/2018, 10:39 AM

I used to know a Daniel and a Danielle.

And I knew someone named Lee Ashley who married an Ashlee which isn't exactly what you're looking for is super weird to me nonetheless. (Yes, she became Ashlee Ashley.)

- Wisteria (Tawnee)

6/18/2018, 8:51 AM

I think it's cute in a really cheesy way. My BF's name is Adam so sometimes I kinda wish my name was Eve just for the laughs.

- sambchop

6/18/2018, 1:56 AM

My neighbours are Jack and Jackie. I know two married couples with the same names: Kim & Kim, and Kelly & Kelly.

I don't think it's awkward. I dated someone in high school named Samuel (I'm Samantha). At the time, we both went by Sam. Our last names also rhymed. Everyone thought it was cute.

- Ninor (Frozten)

6/17/2018, 10:31 PM

My cousin, Michaela, is engaged to a guy named Michael. And my other cousin (Michaela's sister) is also engaged to a guy named Mikael...

I'm sure I know more, but too lazy to think about it right now.

- Raven Briar (Constant)

6/17/2018, 7:34 PM

I know a couple named Christopher and Christine. They go by Chris and Chris. It isn’t awkward, but it can seem a bit cutesy.

This message was edited 6/17/2018, 7:36 PM

- Cayden (theparkite)

6/17/2018, 4:20 PM

Have never met anyone in this situation. Seems like it would be cute to me.

- PeachyGirl86 (BuckeyedPeach86)

6/17/2018, 4:06 PM

I had a middle school crush on a guy named Stefan. My name is Stephanie. lol

- number1212

6/17/2018, 4:00 PM

I had a teacher who said he had an aunt and uncle named Billie and Billy.

- Rachel Shaina (Evil)

6/17/2018, 3:32 PM

My friend Andrea married an Andrew.

I don't really see how it'd be awkward. Maybe a little funny.

Even a couple where they have the same name isn't really awkward. It might lead to awkward situations but nothing awful? My SIL goes by Kay and is now dating someone who also goes by Kay. They have different full names (Kathleen and Kayleigh) but neither wants to go by something else.

This message was edited 6/17/2018, 3:48 PM

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