Please choose one or the other!

[Lexx]

Once again we are still unsure about which name to choose. We have now decided on either:

Charis (rhymes with Paris)

or

Tamsin

Please could you say which name you think is nicest. Our DD1 is called Valentina so bear that in mind too.
Thanks so much and this IS the last time I am going to ask for advice as I am SURE we can narrow it down to one after this!

[Lexx]

Sorry incase you weren't sure Charis is said with a "K" sound

[coatgate]

Charis but is that the correct spelling?

[DamselInDisgrace]

I prefer Charis, but she may fall foul of those who are angered by names they can't sound out using standard English phonics.

[Lexx]

Yes, it's the Greek name Charis meaning "grace" rather than than the Welsh name Carys meaning "love".

[Constance39]

Do you say it 'Caris' as in cat or Ch-aris as in child?

It reminds me of a story from classical mythology...can't remember though.

I really like Valentina but don't really particularly go for either of the others - sorry!

[KenDoddsDadsDogHatesFireworks]

Charis

[Deemented]

Much prefer Tamsin.

[Ineedsomesleep]

Like Charis but much prefer Carys.

[Constance39]

I don't think it is a very beautiful name, written or said out loud. Valentina is stunning.

You need something to match

[Lexx]

I know it's hard as we obviously love Valentina and want a name that is just as pretty but don't want another Italian sounding name (as neither of us are Italian). Any other suggestions??? Love Rafaela too but than would be too OTT.

[Constance39]

Serafina is quite nice but too similar maybe

Sofia

Alexandra

phyllis

[Constance39]

Maria is v Italian but still pretty and unusual now

[Lexx]

Too many friends with Sophias and dont care for Phyllis, Alexandra is too close to my name...arrrrgh! Feel like we are running out of time (but have 4 weeks to go til due date)!

[susitwoshoes]

Ofelia? (pronounced Oh-feylia)

don't like Charis and hate Tamsin, sorry.

[thisisyesterday]

i like Charis

what about Delfina?

[sleepingbag]

How about Alethea, pronounced ah-LEE-thee-ah,means truth in greek.

[anonymousbird]

Tamsin

Or Tasmin.

Hands down for me.

Or Taryn?

[coatgate]

Ofelia??? Surely it should be Ophelia

[heymango]

Cassia?
Aurelia?

Love Valentina!

[Constance39]

oh yes sorry! Must have been thinking of it due to your name iyswim!

See all these years I longed for a girl I could give a cool name to, there are hundreds of great girl names. I guess that makes it harder!

Ok I will hand you my favourites:

Winifred

Ludmila

and Beatrice

I shan't be upset if you reject them!

[BosomForAPillow]

Tamsin.
Or what about Yasmin?

[Lexx]

Oooooh I quite like Aurelia....will have to run it past DH later! Keep the suggestions coming guys!

[Constance39]

Oh and Dorothy/ Dorothea.

[sharbie]

olivia

[sharbie]

maybe?