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Greta or Nancy? And a middle name

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scratchviolet · 22/03/2012 08:10

DD2 due any day now and DH and I have narrowed the short list down to Nancy or Greta. I'd previously ruled out Greta as was trying to avoid a 2 syllable name ending in 'a' as DD1 is Stella. But I keep coming back to Greta. Is it too similar to Stella? And which do you prefer - Greta or Nancy?

Also any ideas for middle names? Probably need 3 syllables. Would love to use Emmeline but rhymes with Dd1's middle name!

Thanks

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LucyManga · 27/03/2012 12:12

Love, love, love all your names (my DD was nearly a Stella, Greta or Emmeline! Grin).

I prefer Greta and dont think it is too similar to Stella ta all, but I do like Nancy very much, too....

smother · 27/03/2012 11:09

Greta is the best!
Nancy... just no... you can't do that to a child!

mumbaisapphire · 27/03/2012 00:02

Greta & Stella is fine - I think you'd have problems if you liked another name with an Ella ending - Isabella & Stella, Gabriella & Stella etc. See what I mean?

Having said all that, I actually much, much prefer Nancy. More gutsy and dynamic to me, where as Greta is more fragile - guess it depends on what she looks like when she comes out.

I think you might be over-thinking not using Emmeline because it rhymes with your DD1's middle name. I really don't see that it is an issue at all. How often are they going to be saying them together...really?

33goingon64 · 26/03/2012 21:28

Greta is lovely. I know a Greta Florence. Nancy, to my ears, sounds too all-American.

deliciousdevilwoman · 26/03/2012 21:17

Greta, definitely! disclaimer although I have a DD named Greta, I am not in the least biased. Honest guv! :)

She is called Greta Rose Isobel

bellatrixrocks · 24/03/2012 19:15

I like Nancy!
Stella & Nancy goes together nicely too!

SoozyWoozy · 24/03/2012 19:08

I know a very beautiful little Greta, so I am biased toward Greta.

Another vote for Greta Nancy, I think that is lovely :)

HamblesHandbag · 24/03/2012 19:01

oh god no NOT Nancy!! because that is at the top of my baby name list Smile

ThePoorMansBeckySharp · 24/03/2012 18:19

Greta

thegreylady · 24/03/2012 09:38

I love Nancy and find Greta a bit harsh. It makes me think of the Scottish use of 'greet 'meaning to weep. Nancy on the other hand has a soft,sweet sound and reminds me of the Sinatra song 'Nancy with the laughing face.'

peggyblackett · 24/03/2012 09:11

Nancy :)

leftwingharpie · 24/03/2012 09:02

I love Gretel, I don't see what's wrong with sharing your name with a fairy tale character, particularly such a strong female character - and it's such a pretty name.

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scratchviolet · 24/03/2012 05:56

Not really considered Gretel as just makes me think of Fairy tale. Had thought about Gretchen but it's definitely Greta I prefer. DH marginally prefers Nancy so may need to use this thread to help tip him over to Greta.

Some lovely suggestions for middle names maths. (and mine and my mum's name! I'd love to use my mum's name but it would probably cause huge resentment from the MIL - a whole other thread!)

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SodoffBaldrick · 24/03/2012 05:20

Greta, definitely.

saffronwblue · 24/03/2012 04:13

Have you considered Gretel? Also very pretty.

DancingRoundTheKitchen · 23/03/2012 21:30

I really like both names but i think Greta sounds better with Stella.

CheshireDing · 23/03/2012 04:09

Greta is a lovely pretty name. I tried to keep it on our shortlist but DH preferred other names.

I like Math suggestion of Greta Rosemary, beautiful.

mathanxiety · 22/03/2012 16:19

I prefer Greta and I think it goes really well with Stella.

Greta Rosalie
Greta Rosemary
Greta Beatrice
Greta Charlotte
Greta Madeleine
Greta Frances
Greta Genevieve
Greta Vivienne
Greta Corinne
Greta Katherine

BuntyPenfold · 22/03/2012 12:11

Nancy :)

birdofthenorth · 22/03/2012 11:55

Love Greta! I think it's fine with Stella too, I know plenty of sibling combos both ending in 'y' or 'a' and never batted an eyelid

RightUpMyRue · 22/03/2012 11:12

How about Greta Nancy?

doubleshotespresso · 22/03/2012 11:10

Greta

upahill · 22/03/2012 10:38

Greta!!!!
That was going to be my choice but I never had girls!

ZZZenAgain · 22/03/2012 10:37

Nancy

saffronwblue · 22/03/2012 10:31

Prefer Greta.
Greta Violet?
Greta Lucinda
Greta Elizabeth
Greta Christina
Greta Camille