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Betsy's brother or sister should be called....

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siblingforbetsy · 23/02/2013 14:21

I've namechanged to preserve anonymity.

I think it might need to be something that doesn't end in -ie or -y, though I like a couple of of those names. I quite like traditional/old-fashioned names.

Mabel
Jemima
Mary - DH not convinced.
Polly - too plain?

Barnaby - too many "b"s to go with Betsy?
Stanley - DH not convinced.
Felix - quite like it but not sure if it's a bit pansy (no idea why I think this).
Spike - I love it but not sure we're brave enough really.

Surname begins with T.

I love Ralph, Martha, George, Kitty, Delilah, Matilda, Grace, but already in use by close friends!

Do you know a little Betsy? What are her siblings called?

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PeneloPeePitstop · 07/03/2013 08:36

Oliver or Violet

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siblingforbetsy · 07/03/2013 08:35

Thanks guys (and sorry for late reponse)...

Girls names I feel are easier. There are about 4 or 5 I'd happily pick. Boys are trickier. Gus is v cute and I love the name Sam but that's my ex's name so a no-no. I like Arthur too but DH hates it.

What did you all reckon on Betsy and Barnaby/Barney?

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Phoebe47 · 02/03/2013 18:22

Definitely Polly if a girl. It is a beautiful name, not plain at all. I have one myself and always get complimented on it. Also good as there are not loads out there. Her brother is Theodore shortened to Theo - also a lovely name.

4TheLoveOfBob · 25/02/2013 13:05

Mary and Polly are both lovely names.

Penelope/Penny
Annie
Pearl
Hazel
Harriet/hattie
Esther
Etta
Sylvie
Selma

Caspar
Louis
Wilbur
Sidney
Jasper
Gus
Sol
Elias

argylesocks · 25/02/2013 02:44

I think Stanley is great. What about Spencer?

For girls I love Miriam or Marisol. They go well with Betsy. Elise? I like that too.

farrowandballs · 24/02/2013 22:26

I thought Abel for a boy as soon as I read the thread title. Then saw loads of Mabels!

Littlecherublegs · 24/02/2013 22:22

Molly
Greta
Edith
Ailsa

Sidney
Albert
Theodore
Samson

gillian88 · 24/02/2013 20:01

Betsy and Basil go lovely Smile

nectarini1983 · 24/02/2013 19:44

Mabel... seriously!? As in one of Cinderellas ugly sisters name ha! Poor girl!

Iseeall · 24/02/2013 18:12

All lovely names....how about

Betsy and Freddie
Betsy and Esme

mathanxiety · 24/02/2013 15:37

Betsy and Lucy
Betsy and Molly (maybe as a nn for Mary)

From your list, I like the sound of Mabel with Betsy.

Betsy and Johnny
Betsy and Tom
Betsy and Robbie
Betsy and Davy
with long form of name for the BC.

Lilibel · 23/02/2013 20:46

Our Betsy has a sister called Bryony. Smile If she ever has a brother, he will be called Bertie. Wink

Gimmeechocolate · 23/02/2013 19:55

Mabel and Stanley :)

YummyMummyFeelingFunny · 23/02/2013 18:07

Birdy would be very sweet!

LegArmpits · 23/02/2013 15:50

Philip, nn Pip. Five Find Outers and dog

LOVE the name Betsy, btw.

williaminajetfighter · 23/02/2013 15:45

Posy of course!

Arithmeticulous · 23/02/2013 15:44

Alice or George.

giraffesCantFlipPancakes · 23/02/2013 15:35

Betsy i know has sister called Maisey

baskingseals · 23/02/2013 15:34

also Constance with the nickname Coco

baskingseals · 23/02/2013 15:32

Margot

Pearl

Violet

Christabel

Mirabelle

Eliza

Ernest - i think Ernie is a great name

Gregory

Leo

Arlo

Otis

PepperPotts · 23/02/2013 15:05

Will
Tom
Ted

Eve/a
Maude
Meg

Thumbwitch · 23/02/2013 14:59

Phyllida - that's a nice name.

retrocutie · 23/02/2013 14:59

Mabel or Spike.

CheeseStrawWars · 23/02/2013 14:56

Mabel, definitely.

StarNoodle · 23/02/2013 14:55

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