“It just felt right”
Trying to pick a baby name is no easy feat. There are just way too many options out there and the pressure to pick the most fitting moniker can be a little too much at times.
For one couple, it wasn’t the first name that caused a problem for them, but the surname. They decided to keep their own surnames when they tied the knot, but when they started their family they were left wondering whose surname the children would have.
Instead of choosing one over another, the couple decided to give each child a different surname.
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.
What do you think? Is this something you would consider when naming your future brood?
