How do these names sound to English speakers?

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javotte · 17/08/2012 18:49

Hello. I'm French but my Dad is English, which means I have lots of English-speaking relatives. I'm expecting DC3 (girl) and I would like to be sure that the names I have shortlisted are OK for English speakers, i.e. : are they easy to pronounce / are they chavvy (no debate please, you all know what I mean!) / are they old ladies' names / etc.

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TotallyEggFlipped · 17/08/2012 18:54

I love the names Lucile & Gabrielle, but they all sound fine to me except Daphne which I think is a little old fashioned/due a revival.
I don't think any of them are problematic for English speakers.

manicinsomniac · 17/08/2012 18:54

I think they'd all be fine.

Aimee, Madeleine and Gabrielle are my favourites

ALittleBitOfMagic · 17/08/2012 18:52

All beautiful to English speaking world IMO although I know a gazillion aimees now . But all very pretty and I can't see any problems with pronunciation . Fwiw my fav is adrienne

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javotte · 17/08/2012 18:50

Here are the names :

Lucile
Aimée
Madeleine
Cécile
Clémence
Adrienne
Daphné
Gabrielle
Eloïse

Thanks for your help.

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