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5th July 2021
03:28pm BST

Kathryn Hayward opened up about the unique decision, "When my husband floated the idea that we pick names based on how well they worked with our surnames—one with his and one with mine—it just felt right.
"I remember asking “Is that totally weird?” but immediately loved what an elegant (and egalitarian) solution it was."
The mum explained how important it was for both of their families and their heritage to be honoured and represented so this was the best option for them.
People may question their decision, but the family couldn't be happier.
"In the decade that we’ve been a four-person, two-surname family, our nonconformist approach to naming hasn’t caused a single incident. We are who we are, and we have the paperwork to prove it."
"Our different names are a potent symbol that we are a collection of individuals who are collectively trying our best to love and learn from each other," the mum added.
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