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Iona Fiona Ann: silly?!

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whatapip · 28/05/2011 13:42

We don't know whether we're having a boy or a girl (due in about a week's time), and are really struggling with girl's names.

We both really like Iona but would like to include our mothers' names as middle names: I think Iona Fiona Ann sounds too silly and Iona Ann Fiona doesn't sound right; hubby thinks either sounds okay. Just wondering what others think - the other name we both like is Erin.

Any thoughts greatly appreciated!

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crystalglasses · 30/05/2011 17:19

It reminds me of that book Hairy McClarey from Donaldson's dairy.

freesias · 30/05/2011 17:14

could you incorporate anne into annabel/la analise etc

iona annabel fiona might work

Northernlurker · 29/05/2011 20:54

Ignore the family names and use the name you like.

muminthemiddle · 29/05/2011 20:48

Iona Fiona sounds silly.
Iona Ann Fiona sounds like Iona AND Fiona -silly again.

Personally I would go with what won't cause embarrasment to a child and ignore family politics but that is me.

SilkStalkings · 29/05/2011 19:45

Sod the mothers, it's not the law to name after grandparents esp if the situation is a complicated one. I'm sure they'd all rather you gave her a non-comedy name than try to please everyone.
You could however say that Iona is named after Fiona.

RedHotPokers · 29/05/2011 15:10

Please don't go for Iona Fiona. It made me laugh, but that's not a good thing.

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whatapip · 29/05/2011 15:06

Some of these responses have really made me laugh, but thanks for them all anyway Smile

There are family politics involved, in that there are two birth mothers and a stepmum - Fiona and Ann actually covers all three. I already have one DD and we ignored the issue last time; perhaps we should ignore the issue this time, too! Of course, it may be a boy in which case we're sorted as we've found (normal, honest) boys' names a lot easier.

Anyway, as I've already said, I'm not tempted at all to go for Iona Fiona as it's not fair on the poor child - hubby still needs convincing though!

Thanks for all replies.

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CornishMade · 29/05/2011 13:53

But what if you have a dd now, give her both your mums' names in the middle, then have a second dd one day? She would have no mums' names left to choose from and might feel left out! Can you pick one of the names for now and save another for later? All hypothetical I know but why use both at once?
(And no to Iona Fiona!)

TheMonster · 29/05/2011 13:40

Yes it is ridiculous.

squeak2392 · 29/05/2011 13:39

Yes, it is too silly.
I was going to suggest Iona Flora Ann before I read that it was after relatives.
You could use Iona Fionnuala Ann?

MeantToStopAtTwo · 29/05/2011 10:37

No, don't do it! Sounds ridiculous and will always be commented on (negatively).

olddeuteronomy · 28/05/2011 20:01

Iona Fiona sounds a bit silly.

I think Iona is close enough to Fiona to be a tribute in itself, as someone said. Why not add another 'F' middle name to break up Iona and Anne, eg

Iona Florence Anne

or you could change Ann a bit as well, so both names are similar to your mothers' but slightly altered eg

Iona Roseanne

Iona is lovely, and much nicer than Erin imo, so would be shame not to use it just because it does not go with Fiona.

bidibidi · 28/05/2011 18:12

Sorry, I did snort when I read the title. It strikes me as pretty bizarre.
Erin works better with Ann + Fiona, if you must.

IHeartIona · 28/05/2011 17:40

Iona is nice Grin but I wouldn't have Fiona in the middle with it

freesias · 28/05/2011 17:36

it's not great and this from someone who put felicity cecily on her dd's birth cert (holds her head in shame and blames it on the hormones) . we have changed it since as the moment we saw it in black and white we realised the error of our ways .

fwiw i prefer fiona to iona . iona to similar to i own a for my taste .

how about ioanna pronouced yoh anna .

Jezabelle · 28/05/2011 17:24

The way I see it is if it's important for you to use your mum's name as a middle name, and you love the name Iona as a first name then you should go for it. How often do people use their middle names? Most people I know don't even know my middle name. If it comes up in conversation I am proud to tell them that it is my Granny's name. I don't think it's silly.

valiumbandwitch · 28/05/2011 17:19

NO. YOu have to choose ONE, either Fiona OR Iona.

Prinpo · 28/05/2011 17:12

I was wondering about Clara Tara Sara Lara. Too much?

Seriously, OP, they're all pretty names by themselves but you just can't. Smile

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whatapip · 28/05/2011 17:12

Sadly evamummy it's not a windup but thank you for the valuable contribution Wink.

As I said in my original post, I think it's too silly to contemplate and the majority of the answers have confirmed my suspicions.

Glad to provide some amusement on a Saturday afternoon Smile

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BabesandJugs · 28/05/2011 15:43

Evamummy i'm glad you asked before me Wink

Erin Fiona Anne is much better, if you are serious steer clear of Iona Fiona

I own a Fiona ?

evamummy · 28/05/2011 14:49

Is this a wind up Hmm.

IslaValargeone · 28/05/2011 14:30

:o this thread is really making me laugh.

PorkChopSter · 28/05/2011 14:17

Iona Fiona Ann is too much "What is it Lassie?" for me.

I think I-ona and Fi-ona are just too similar. And Fiona and Ann are very similar, it's using all the same letters too much.

Did you consider Isla? Or use the celtic Iona: more of a Yona sound? Although Yona Fiona still rhyme.

coccyx · 28/05/2011 14:11

Surely not??? IONA then fIONA

PaisleyLeaf · 28/05/2011 14:08

Not Iona Ann - sounds like 'I own a ran'