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A sister for Alexander

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NutellaCookie · 25/08/2016 14:34

DD due soon and we are struggling with names. DS is Alexander (nn Alex) and we'd like something that sits well with his name.

I love Alice but it sound ridiculous when paired with Alex.

Emilia and Jessica are on the shortlist but that's it. I am hesitating over Jessica as I'm not sure it's quite right. Penelope nn Penny is another favourite of mine but DH has vetoed it.

Any suggestions are welcome.

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SteviebunsBottrittrundle · 25/08/2016 14:36

I really dislike Penelope but love Persephone! It goes with the Ancient Greek theme too Smile.

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SteviebunsBottrittrundle · 25/08/2016 14:36

Nns could be Percy, Effy, Sephy maybe?

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NiceCuppaTeaAndASitDown · 25/08/2016 14:38

Genevieve
Sophia
Imogen
I think they would all sound lovely as a sister for Alexander

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Mol1628 · 25/08/2016 14:40

Someone I know has an Alexander and Annabelle.

Also know Alex and Grace siblings.

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NutellaCookie · 25/08/2016 15:14

stevie unfortunately I would never convince DH with that one, but I do like the idea of a Greek theme. Maybe I need to think along those lines.

Imogen and Grace are lovely. Sophia has already been used by a close friend.

Typically we had a boys name sorted early on. I really struggle with girls names for some reason.

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Redlocks28 · 25/08/2016 15:16

Alex and Imogen
Alex and Evie
Alex and Isobel
Alex and Claudia
Alex and Matilda
Alex and Martha

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SteviebunsBottrittrundle · 25/08/2016 15:23

Is Ariadne Ancient Greek? It's lovely or maybe Andromeda or Helen?

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Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 25/08/2016 15:42

You need another strong name to match
Florence
Francesca
Elizabeth
Samantha
Rosalind
Margaret
Catherine
Victoria

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user1471501988 · 25/08/2016 17:47

Charlotte, Charlie, Lottie.
Stephanie, Steph, Stevie.
Francesca, Fran, Frankie.
Elizabeth, Beth, Lizzy.
Rebecca, Reba, Becky.
Evangeline, Eva, Angie.

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GoldPlatedBacon · 25/08/2016 19:11

Eleanor
Ursula
Freya
Monica

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whatatod0 · 25/08/2016 20:16

matilda nn tilly.
Alex and Tilly.

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BabooshkaKate · 25/08/2016 20:24

Beth / Bethany

Please no more Tillies.

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Caldini22 · 25/08/2016 20:41

Madeleine nn Maddie?

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RedLarvaYellowLarva · 25/08/2016 20:43

Obviously Elizabeth!

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LoadingDishwasher · 25/08/2016 20:45

Grace
Zara
Aimee
Sophie

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NutellaCookie · 25/08/2016 20:59

Thanks for the suggestions, there are some lovely ones we haven't considered. Now to tackle the list with DH.

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TheGreatDessert · 25/08/2016 21:01

Lucy
Charlotte
Emily

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Olivialoves · 25/08/2016 21:03

Olivia
Charlotte
Caitlin

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Sophronia · 25/08/2016 23:18

Beatrice
Caroline
Emmeline
Florence
Harriet
Josephine
Catherine
Isobel
Jemima
Lydia
Juliet
Louisa
Miriam
Olivia
Marianne
Philippa
Madeleine
Rosalind
Margot
Jessamine
Lucia
Matilda
Ramona
Susannah
Tabitha
Vivienne
Adelaide
Cordelia
Eliana
Georgina

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