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Think we've decided on boys/girls name whoopee!

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JessieEssex · 25/01/2013 09:22

I'm 30+5 with DC2 and haven't found out the gender. DD1 is Imogen Elizabeth.

We have decided on.......

Samuel Raymond
or
Penelope Rae (Ray?)

DH's much missed late Grandad was Raymond so the middle name is definite.

Any thoughts? I'm renowned for changing my mind so although I say we have decided, I'm still open to ideas!

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Marcheline · 28/01/2013 13:00

Obviously not 'xxx' as a name, but something you love just because it is a pretty name. Hope that makes sense but my brain isn't working properly.

Marcheline · 28/01/2013 12:58

Exactly. But I also don't think that it is a good idea to use a name just because of a lovely relative if you don't like the actual name.

Have you thought about giving two middle names? Penelope xxx Joyce could work.

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JessieEssex · 28/01/2013 12:54

Hmmm, you're right Marcheline it's a difficult balancing act! There doesn't seem to be much point in veering so far from the name that the link to the family member is lost.

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Marcheline · 28/01/2013 12:25

Not really a fan of Penelope Joyce, much prefer Penelope Joy.

But we are possibly using Penelope for DD2 and she will have a family middle name, so I understand how important it can be to get the compromise between honoring the rlative and the sound of the name right.

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JessieEssex · 28/01/2013 11:50

Raya's really pretty, thanks.

DH has now said that he loves Joyce as a middle name. Penelope Joyce? It's quite pretty but is Joyce taking the old lady name trend a tad too far? It is the name of his lovely Nan, who we all adore, and would be beyond delighted if we used her name, but....Joyce?....

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MoelFammau · 28/01/2013 11:37

Yep! Or Raymonde actually. Both used. I liked Raymonde a lot but have German in-Laws and they'd pronounce the 'e'.

ZolaBuddleia · 28/01/2013 09:46

Raymonda!

MoelFammau · 27/01/2013 19:57

I had a try at fitting Raymond into a girls name for DD. The options I found were:

Ray
Rae
Raya
Raye
Raine
Raymonda
Ramona

Any use?

ZolaBuddleia · 27/01/2013 18:43

Not a fan of Penelope but LOVE Rae.

FellatioNels0n · 27/01/2013 18:02

Penelope Joy is gorgeous.

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JessieEssex · 26/01/2013 23:30

Whoops! jkklpu and fellatio I love Joy instead of Joyce, great idea. Penelope Joy. Lovely.

I agree that Sam is a bit run of the mill but I really like it anyway. Good solid trustworthy name and not mega mega popular.

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JessieEssex · 26/01/2013 23:28

Hi all, thanks so much for taking the time to reply. *jkkp

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 26/01/2013 22:38

Samuel Raymond is lovely.

Ray for a girl doesn't work imho but I do like Rae.

Please don't use Wendy - it is my middle name and I loathe it.

jkklpu · 26/01/2013 22:32

How about Joy instead of Joyce?

Stixswhichtwizzle · 26/01/2013 20:44

Lovely names OP

FellatioNels0n · 26/01/2013 16:23

Sorry I meant to say I love Penelope Rae. Although I prefer the speliing Raye for a girl, but if it's a middle name it's neither here nor there.

LittleChimneyDroppings · 26/01/2013 16:22

I like both names. And I like Margaret too.

FellatioNels0n · 26/01/2013 16:21

Penelope is to DIE FOR. I LOVE it. Grin

Samuel Raymond is ok. I love the name Sam but it's quite run of the mill. Why not just have Raymond?

I hate Joyce but I love Joy. Joy sounds elegant, romantic, timeless and sassy. Joyce sounds like the fat woman who works in the bakers.

BarbieDahl · 26/01/2013 16:21

I think Ray or maybe Raye is lovely and unusual for a girl

AmandaPayne · 26/01/2013 16:19

Joyce or Margaret for me.

Mellymog · 26/01/2013 15:30

Definitely Joyce. The rest have too many syllables.

CarriMarie · 26/01/2013 15:29

I think Joyce or Laura go best with Penelope (might depend on the surname).

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JessieEssex · 26/01/2013 14:06

Grrr, DH has decided he doesn't like Ray for a middle name for a girl. Sigh. Other family names that we could use are -

Margaret
Wendy
Dorothy
Joyce
Laura

Not really a hotbed of great ideas...!

Don't really want to have a random middle name with no connections, would rather have none. Thoughts?

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AmandaPayne · 25/01/2013 11:28

Lovely. I especially love Penelope.

I agree about Ray. I know it is closer to the boy's name, but since you are honouring a grandfather I think that is nice. And, as has been pointed out, there is 'ray of sunshine' etc. I'm not particularly keen on Mae (prefer May) which is probably colouring my view too.

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JessieEssex · 25/01/2013 10:30

Thanks all, and I agree about Ray over Rae for a girl. Thanks for the input!

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