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Sapphire and .....!!!!!

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Soli81 · 06/01/2011 12:34

I need help and fast! I am due a week today, I am pregnant with fraternal twins, two girls :)
But here is where my problems begin.
I have always always loved the name Sapphire, I just love everything about and there is nothing anyone can say to put me off. My imaginary DD was always going to be Sapphire but now I'm having 2 !!!
I just can't find another girls name I like equally and don't want to do with second best as whichever child is named Sapphire seems favouritism. I have considered discounting Sapphire all together but I can't bring myself to do it.
I have two DS's called Sol and Flint... if that helps.

Please help me time is running out!!

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mathanxiety · 09/01/2011 20:27

Esmerelda?
Esperanza?

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Soli81 · 09/01/2011 20:25

Thank you everybody for all your help and suggestions we are going to wait until they arrive and see if Estella or Bluebell suit her best!

Shouldn't be long now actually as I'm pretty sure I'm having contractions...

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Nightstar · 09/01/2011 17:50

Emerald

It's got to be!

Saff and Emmy

allbie · 08/01/2011 16:32

Sapphire and Estella definitely.

boodleboot · 08/01/2011 15:58

Sol, Flint, Sapphire and Ebony?

Firawla · 08/01/2011 15:17

Sapphire Rose and Estella Lily go together really nicely

tebbles · 08/01/2011 14:24

That is really nice!

I really like Saffy and Stella for nicknames!

belgo · 08/01/2011 14:03

How exciting! I really hope the birth goes well.

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Soli81 · 08/01/2011 12:59

Ok we have reached some sort of decision.
We have the following names

Sapphire Rose and Estella Lily

or

Sapphire Rose and Bluebell Tania

Rose is my DH's mothers names and Lily is my grandmother's name and Tania is the name of my best friend who sadly died several years ago, so all middle names have a connection and I think go very well with our Surname.

Having a few twinges today, just really hope they don't come today as its my DS2 fourth birthday and I don't think twin Sisters is a birthday present he would want!

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CheerfulYank · 08/01/2011 07:39

I really like Sapphire and Bluebell. Also I love Azeala, whoever mentioned that.

MistleToad · 08/01/2011 07:19

Sapphire and Celeste was my favourite! I love all the "celestial" names!

From your shortlist I like Sapphire and Arora best.

belgo · 07/01/2011 19:51

I've just realised, you are due within days Soll81! Let us know when the girls are born!

Particles · 07/01/2011 19:48

My dogs are called Saffy (Sapphire) and Ruby. Not terribly helpful, I know!

Rhubarbgarden · 07/01/2011 19:46

I think Bluebell goes really well. Love Aurora too.

mathanxiety · 07/01/2011 19:35

I love Sapphire and Estella (or Estelle or Seren, which is Welsh for star), especially with your last post and the detail about your great grandmother's ring.

chipmonkey · 07/01/2011 17:36

Bluebell is not ethereal enough to go with Sapphire.
Of your list, I like Seraphine best.

MardyBra · 07/01/2011 16:04

Sapphire and Seraphine - love it. I like the way there is some alliteration between the names without being too matchy.

Sapphire and Estella - like a lot and I like the star connection of your ring.

Sapphire and Aurora - not my favourite but no real objections

Sapphire and Bluebell - I can see where you're coming from but Bluebell is not quite as punchy as Sapphire imo. Like Hedwig says one is more feisty but you're not going to know what suits when newborns.

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Soli81 · 07/01/2011 15:48

Quite mixed opinions!
I think I'm leaning towards Estella purely because of a rather odd reason which is my great-grandmothers ring (which I wear everyday) is a small blue star sapphire.
With Estella meaning star and obviously Sapphire... I know its mad!

I also do really like Bluebell.

I like Aurora but DH says she will be called rorie and he thinks this is to much of a boys name. But he likes Bluebell alot and also quite likes Estella so...

For middle names I'm a bit stuck!

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Florrie2 · 07/01/2011 13:29

Estella or Aurora goes best I think.
The celestial nature of the names sets Sapphire out the best, bringing out the sparkliness and blueness of the name iykwim!

I think Bluebell cheapens it tbh. It's too twee of a name, to go with a strong name like Sapphire.

Bumperlicious · 07/01/2011 12:16

Sapphire and Seraphine - too much I think
Sapphire and Estella - like but not my face
Sapphire and Aurora - really like
Sapphire and Bluebell - love this if you can get away with it (we couldn't) but you can't give Bluebell a flower middle name

Hedwig3 · 07/01/2011 11:28

From your latest list I choose

Sapphire and Bluebell

but only name them when you have determined which is feisty - Sapphire, and calm - Bluebell! Grin

mamaloco · 07/01/2011 10:57

Shapphire and Kari (gust of wind)?

mylifewithstrangers · 07/01/2011 10:48

Definately Aurora from your shortlist

DreamTeamGirl · 07/01/2011 10:46

I like Sapphire & Scarlet

Fimbo · 07/01/2011 10:45

Oh I was coming on to say Raphaella.

I quite like the Sapphire and Aurora combination - Saffy and Rorie.

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