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Aurelia Molly

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CakeandRoses · 18/07/2010 22:46

We've chosen Aurelia if DC2 is a girl (due in just over a week!)

DH has first pick on the middle name as I chose DS1's name and both names for DC2.

The problem? He's really struggling to come up with a name. The only one he's suggested is Molly, in honour of his dear, departed Grandma.

I'm not keen on it at all, as I think it sounds very jerky with Aurelia but I didn't put my foot down as I do want him to have a chance to choose one of the names.

What do you think? Does it sound too bad to lumber the poor girl with or should I acquiesce?

He's not totally dead-set on it yet so I could probably steer him away from it without too much upset.

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4andnotout · 30/07/2010 22:32

Congratulations

LaundryLyne · 30/07/2010 12:59

Congratulations

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CakeandRoses · 30/07/2010 12:57

Thanks again everyone. Thought I'd update you all as I get frustrated never to know the end result of some of the baby names threads on here.

Our daughter was born this week (we didn't know if it would be a girl or boy at the time of starting this thread) and she's Aurelia Molly :-)

Have had lots of compliments on her name and we love it.

I have Mumsnetters to thank for both of her names actually as we really agonised (ok, argued) over girls' names and really needed input of others (but not family/friends!)

Thank you!

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freerangeeggs · 29/07/2010 21:40

I'm so glad for the pair of you! Congrats

I was just coming here to mention how much I love Aurelia Molly - it's really unexpected and sweet and I love the names together.

ReasonableDoubt · 29/07/2010 18:50

It's a nice name. It doesn't have to flow perfectly. It's sweet.

amy175 · 29/07/2010 18:42

my Aurelia is Aurelia Grace, so i think Aurelia Molly sounds lovely

Lonnie · 20/07/2010 00:40

i think they are lovely together

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CakeandRoses · 19/07/2010 23:38

Thank you so much everyone.

I'd started out wanting to justify my decision to steer DH away from the name (if I'm honest) and ended up doing the opposite but feeling really good about it!

The power of Mumsnetters!

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TotorosOcarina · 19/07/2010 19:34

Go for it,

no one ever uses their middle name except for on forms!

Mine hasn't been uttered for years!

Aurilia is GORGEOUS!

flopsy1974 · 19/07/2010 19:33

A lovely name.

mumofEandE · 19/07/2010 19:14

It's funny that we all spend so much time/effort etc on a perfect first/middle name combo (myself included!!) but in reality there will be very few occassions when we actually have to say our full name!
Go for it!!

plonker · 19/07/2010 18:12

Well I think it goes beautifully! ...and what a lovely way to honour a loved one

Great decision

Hulababy · 19/07/2010 17:11

I think Aurelia Mary sounds more cluncky together TBH. Maybe it is the two rs?

Hulababy · 19/07/2010 17:10

It's a pretty name, I like it.

I don't think Molly is too down to earth for Aurelia. My Dd is a Mollie. It is a very traditional, classic name that has been used for many many years.

4andnotout · 19/07/2010 17:09

I think it's a lovely combination of names

glastocat · 19/07/2010 17:04

I think its a beautiful name, and I'm usually really fussy.

discombobulation · 19/07/2010 17:01

That will mean something to him forever, and it is a lovely name. Hope everything goes well!

Wanderingsheep · 19/07/2010 15:34

Aw, that's so nice! good luck for the birth and everything!

5DollarShake · 19/07/2010 15:28

You did the right thing - lovely of you to update us, as well!

wahwahwah · 19/07/2010 15:20

Ahhhh. I love a happy ending.

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CakeandRoses · 19/07/2010 15:16

Update: Just told DH that we should use it if it means a lot to him and that even though I didn't get the chance to really know her [before she died] I do feel grateful to her for inspiring him to become the man he is...

and he replied "Thank you. That's brought a tear to my eyes.'

So, I think that means it was the right decision!

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CakeandRoses · 19/07/2010 15:10

Aw! I love you guys!

I think we'll go for it. Thank you very much for all of your help.

DH will be a happy man

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heymango · 19/07/2010 15:08

I actually really like Aurelia Molly - when I saw the thread title, I thought how sweet it sounded!

It is lovely to have a name that means something to you too.

Wanderingsheep · 19/07/2010 14:57

Oh Aurelia is beautiful!

It does seem a bit of an odd combination but Molly is only going to be a middle name. If anyone comments you've got the excuse that it's a family name.

Actually, the more I keep saying it in my head, the more it goes.

Aurelia Molly
Aurelia Molly

It's quite sweet. I would probably go for it TBH!

wahwahwah · 19/07/2010 14:53

Who ever uses their middle name anyway? i never do (but then it is truly awful!)