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Alexandra or Harriet

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sunshinescarlett · 06/04/2011 21:17

Opinions would be much appreciated on these two girls names please. Obviously, middle names are not a big issue at the moment but I like:

Alexandra Scarlett
Harriet Daisy

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spidookly · 07/04/2011 21:32

Alexandra

Harriet is a name for a shrewish woman, possibly given to solving mysteries.

WishIWasRimaHorton · 07/04/2011 21:31

I know a Harriet who is Hetty

ColonelBrandonsBiggestGroupie · 07/04/2011 21:29

Harriet Daisy is exactly what I wanted to call dd2 but dp wouldn't let me!

I don't like Alexandra.

teatotal · 07/04/2011 21:27

I love the name Alexandra best!

eatyourveg · 07/04/2011 20:42

ds1 was at school with a harriet alexandra - works much better than the other combinations but maybe because I know one, I'm biased

AprilRose · 07/04/2011 20:37

Alexandra Harriet or Harriet Alexandra; not too keen on Scarlett, and have a cat called Daisy.

Love Alexandra/Alex, but could never use it myself as it's too close to my own name, and I think Harriet's an absolutely beautiful name.

exoticfruits · 07/04/2011 20:31

I like Alexandra as well-I think I was put off by the Scarlett.

SolarPanel · 07/04/2011 20:22

Alexandra - it's a lovely classic name.

everlong · 07/04/2011 19:14

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exoticfruits · 07/04/2011 19:13

Harriet Daisy

Gwendolinemarylacey · 07/04/2011 19:03

Alexandra....because I have a Harriet and I don't want it to be too common Wink :o

Flower1000 · 07/04/2011 13:58

Another one in the Harriet camp

Hatterbox · 07/04/2011 13:57

I'm obviously biased but I say Harriet. Wink

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sunshinescarlett · 07/04/2011 13:53

Thanks for all your feedback. I think Harriet Daisy may be taking the lead at the moment. Harriet was my great grandmothers name and Harry was my DH grandad, so the name has personal connections for us. It is difficult though choosing!

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QueenofDreams · 07/04/2011 12:14

I like Alexandra. Wouldn't use it myself as DP's name is Alexander :)

sparkle12mar08 · 07/04/2011 12:10

Harriet Alexandera has a lovely run to it!

cityangel · 07/04/2011 00:00

Harriet don't like Lexie

Italiangreyhound · 06/04/2011 23:49

Prefer Harriet but Alexandra Scarlett is lovely too. I also like Daisy. Well done on coming up with lovely names.

BluddyMoFo · 06/04/2011 22:52

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pirateparty · 06/04/2011 22:51

Love the name Harriet (but vetoed by DH for no good reason!)

Umnitsa · 06/04/2011 22:49

Alexandra! (But then I am biased as it is DD's name.)

catinthehat2 · 06/04/2011 22:41

gwan gwan gwan gwan gwan Grin

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sunshinescarlett · 06/04/2011 22:21

catinthehat - I agree you only bring them both out on certain occassions. I do love both, so maybe I should use both. Smile

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 06/04/2011 22:20

Alexandra will always be shortened, if not by you, by everyone around you.

Love, love , love Harriet

catinthehat2 · 06/04/2011 22:18

but you only bring out the middle name on certain occasions - for general use you will have Hatters or Alex. The mouthful thing is irrelevant (also don't think it is particualrly a mouthful)