Classic Sibling Pairings

Classic names have been in consistent use for at least three to four centuries. Many of them also translate into several languages. 

Today I will list my favorite classic sibling pairings. 

Classic Sister Pairings

Amy and Laura

Charlotte and Eleanor

Emily and Julia

Katherine and Margaret

Lucy and Rose

Rachel and Sarah

Classic Brother Pairings

Alex and Jack

Charles and George

David and Joseph

Henry and Simon

Miles and Vincent

Samuel and William

Classic Sibling Pairings

Alice and Edward

Clara and Oscar

Ellen and Peter

John and Mary

Leo and Nora

Nicholas and Sophia

Which of these classic sibling pairings are your favorite?

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