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a middle name for Daphne

35 replies

dapperflapper · 10/04/2011 07:42

A few weeks to go, don't know the sex of Violet's (dd1) brother or sister. Happily, we're sorted for a boy's name and have both fallen in love with Daphne and all her flapper charms, but are looking for her middle name. Our surname ends with F so middle names beginning with A & E are best avoided.

What do you think of the following?:

Daphne Isadora ( I like the meaning, gift of Isis- a connection with Africa)
Daphne Isabeau
Daphne Luna (I adore, dh doesn't like because of similarity to Lula, dd1's middle name. I don't think that's a problem.)
Daphne Lilac (I think v v pretty/ slightly offbeat, dh had agreed but now backed out - thinks it sounds like a paint colour. In fact Daphne Lilac is the name of a shrub. Lilac would also be a connection to Violet)
Daphne Octavia (dh's idea, my eighth pregancy - mixed feelings whether that fact should be celebrated)

Any other suggestions?

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dapperflapper · 11/04/2011 06:20

Thanks for all your suggestions, think

Daphne Octavia and
Daphne Isadora are in the running,

Daphne Luna may well need to be played just after the birth, as you suggest Easter Egg

Charity girl, Daphne Isolde also lovely, I think the 'I' just flows so nicely.

Mumcenterplus - because it's a gorgeous name, of course! We've already made that decision. There will always be those who hate their name, not always because it's a terrible one. Daphne Guinness/ Groeneweld certainly don't seem to be lacking in confidence. The time is right for a Daphne revival! She's got a lot of fans.

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Mumcentreplus · 11/04/2011 00:46

why?...I know a woman who was named daphne..many years later she changed her name by deed poll...

SolarPanel · 11/04/2011 00:37

Daphne Isadora is nice.

How about

Daphne Claire
Daphne Iona
Daphne Jennifer
Daphne Rebecca
Daphne Miranda
Daphne Georgina
Daphne Belinda
Daphne Aurora

IWouldNotCouldNotWithAGoat · 11/04/2011 00:00

Duck.

HattiFattner · 10/04/2011 08:27

on reading you thread title, my initial thought was Daphne Matilda.

I also like Daphne Thalia (thalia is greek for "to bloom") which would be two greek names.

baskingseals · 10/04/2011 08:05

like your names and meanings - congratulations!

what about Daphne Desiree?
nn Didi?

charitygirl · 10/04/2011 07:51

so jealous - would love to use Daphne but vetoed for family reasons - TWO evil Daphne's in family history , what are the chances?!

Love Daphne Elizabeth - but see you're avoiding 'e'. Don't like Lilac, Luna, or Isabeau ( surely a boy's name?). Isadora llovely, and Daphne Octavia sounds great, but I see your point. However, if you think this will be your last go, it could be a nice way to mark your journey? Does that sound ridiculous?

If you like 'i', how about 'isolde'?

theagedparent · 10/04/2011 07:51

I love the name Daphne. Out of your list I like Daphne Isadora best or how about
Daphne Tallulah
Daphne Dora
Daphne Corrine
Daphne Amelia
Daphne Jean

onEastarEggIGraze · 10/04/2011 07:51

I have to say, I love Daphne Luna. Suggest it to DH again just after you've given birth, when he's weak and susceptible Grin

What about Daphne Indigo? A bit out there, but it retains the connection to Violet and the I-name thing. Disclaimer: I am also pregnant and thus prone to making wacky suggestions.

dapperflapper · 10/04/2011 07:45

I meant surname begins with F

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