Hi everyone! I'd like some opinions on my short list

[StevieJo]

Hi everyone, I'm new here. Looking to TTC in the near future but have plenty of time. I'd like some opinions on my current short list of names.

Boys:

Henry James
Noah Harrison
River Lennox

Girls:

Sophie Anastasia
Felicity Madeleine
Scarlett Rosalie
Violet Charlize

[HeiressesGiltnor]

Henry James - nice, classic, popular and common. I know several Henry's under 5.

Noah Harrison - nice but a little faddy. I know two baby Noah's.

River Lennox - don't like it, too american and try hard. V out of place and different compared to other choices.

What about Max? (Sprung to mind).

Sophia Anastasia - nice, quite common, 50 shades of grey reference would put me off.

Felicity Madeline - I like this one.

Scarlett Rosalie - like this too.

Violet Charlize - not keen on violet, it's ok I suppose. Really dislike Charlize.

Henry and Felicity my faves.

[MamaLazarou]

Felicity and rosalie are lovely.

[barbecue]

Henry James - classic
Noah Harrison - a bit trendy/faddy
River Lennox - I like this. Unusual names but not unheard of

Girls:

Sophie Anastasia - like
Felicity Madeleine - not so keen
Scarlett Rosalie - quite like
Violet Charlize - Violet is nice but Charlize is a bit harsh

[Sophronia]

I like Henry James, and I like Sophie but not with Anastasia. Sophie Madeleine or Sophie Violet would be nice.

[Didiusfalco]

I think all of these are nice useable names with the exception of River Lennox which is weirdly out of place in the context of your list.

[thehumanjam]

I don't like River, it's a bit showbizzy but I like all of the other names on your list.

[Heels99]

Henry James would be my preference but immediately thinking of the author, is that deliberate?

Felicity Madeleine for girls

Ditch harrison( there are 8 in my dds year group), river, Lennox and charlize these are all fad names.

[reuset]

Sophie or Felicity for girls. Both lovely names, classic feel. Violet and Scarlett more on trend popular, ok names though

Henry then Noah for boys. River is a bit faux hippy, not sure why I think so as is less faux hippy than some other more popular, similarly styled names

[CrispyFern]

Henry James - I like it. You don't come across too many Henrys.
Noah Harrison - Yes, also fine.
River Lennox - Don't like it, Lennox River I like though.

Sophie Anastasia - It's Ok. Lots of Sophies.
Felicity Madeleine - Bit long. I think with a four syllable first name a one syllable middle name would be nicer!
Scarlett Rosalie - I don't really like it. There are so many Scarletts, and I don't like Rosalie for some reason. I like Rosalind. Also, Scarlett then Rose something is a bit like two shades of red.
Violet Charlize - Violet is ok but I really really dislike Charlize!

[StevieJo]

Henry James was not because of the author, never even heard of him, just love both names.

I've struck River from the list as I agree it's out of place. I've added Emmett William instead.

I know Sophie is quite popular but I have a French theme running through my girl combos and its the name of a recently passed friend.

I love Charlize so while it's obviously not popular I can't see it going anywhere.

I see the whole "double red" thing in Scarlett Rosalie, any suggestions for French middle names to go with Scarlett?

[Belazu84]

Scarlett Amelie?
Scarlett Elodie?

How about Sylvie?

[TheReluctantCountess]

I like Henry James.

[NadiaWadia]

That's funny - a few years ago I was considering naming DD Anastasia Sophie, but concluded there were too many 'S's in the combination. Both lovely names though. Your name choices are lovely, but I actually prefer some of your middle names - I find Madeleine and Rosalie nicer than Scarlett and Felicity. Unsure about Charlize.

Not so keen on your boy choices. I don't see the appeal of Noah, (which is very popular right now of course, so he'd probably not be the only one in the class). Harrison is a surname (what's wrong with Harry?), Henry James was a famous author, River Lennox sounds a lot like the late film star, River Phoenix. Do you want these associations, or do they not bother you?

[ashesandfire]

Love Henry James. Very classic
Love Sophie but not with Anastasia. Sophie Madeleine?
Also love Felicity Madeleine. Or Madeleine as first name.

[ButterflyOfFreedom]

I'd go for Noah or Sophie.

I like Scarlett too and Harrison as a first name.

[captainfarrell]

Definitely NOT River! Just my opinion of course. The others are lovely.

[dontthinktwiceitsalright]

River and Scarlett get my vote , with both the middle names you listed

[CakeRattleandRoll]

I immediately thought of the author Henry James. I think I would go with Henry Lennox for something a bit different.
Felicity Madeleine is my favourite of the girls, but would prefer Madeleine Rosalie.

[pilates]

Henry James
and Violet but not Charlize

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

I like Noah, but don't like any of those boy combinations, sorry.

Noah James is nice.

Like Violet, but really don't like Charlize.

[StevieJo]

I love Anastasia Sophie but I switched them around because Anastasia, while beautiful, reminds me of 50 shades of grey to much to use as a first name.

Nothing is wrong with Harry but a) it's a nickname for Henry and B) Noah Harry doesn't flow very well with my last name. (I'm only having one child so Harrison/Harry and Henry won't both be used)

Henry James is a common enough combo that I don't think the author association will matter much but it's not a bad association and River Phoenix was what actually got me liking River. He was a great actor in his short life, besides I doubt many in my child's generation will even know who River Phoenix is

[CrispyFern]

Emmet Wiliam is lovely.