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Hebe Theodora or Dulcie Clementine?

171 replies

UpTheFRIGGinDuff · 06/08/2013 08:54

Pick your favourite please Grin

(Dulcie Theodora might work too,but I don't like Hebe Clementine)

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Alisvolatpropiis · 06/08/2013 22:47

I'm all for an unusual name but Hebe and Dulcie are...too much.

Theodora or Clementine with either Hebe or Dulcie those as a middle I could get behind. But I think both your first name choices could be difficult to carry off for the average little girl.

fuzzle · 06/08/2013 22:20

I think the middle names are fine. I would use either one of those as the first name. Theodora is gorgeous. Clementine is sweet. But a fruit. which may or may not be annoying for your daughter. Clem is a nice nick name though. There is the French name Clemence. I think Dulcie Clementine sounds a bit like a dessert in a fancy restaurant - sorry. How about Annabel, Elodie, Claudia, Victoria, Raphaelle, Cristine, Cristina, Amélie, Alexandra, Maeve, Theresa, Catriona, Clara, Sabrina, Stella, Léonie, Charlotte, Bethany, Bryony...

I think you can basically pick whatever you want as a middle name, Even if other people or even your child think its terrible thats the whole point in middle names. So if you went Theodora (first name) Hebe/Dulcie (middle name) or Clementie (first name) Hebe/Dulcie (middle name) (still the sounding like a dessert issue tho) then you'll be fine.

Or go simpler for middle names e.g. Hebe Louise, Dulcie Claire. But I really think the middle names Theodora and Clementine are much nicer than Hebe and Dulcie.

BrianTheMole · 06/08/2013 21:58

I don't like Hebe. But the others are good. Dulcie Clementine is growing on me. I quite like it.

ZolaBuddleia · 06/08/2013 21:53

Margo(t) Clementine?

I think you need to take into account how popular Phoebe is, if you go with Hebe. DD has a name that rhymes with a v popular name and it makes me Angry when I hear it being called in parks etc.

If DP like nature names what about Marnie? Derivative of Marina (sea), yet a bit retro for you.

sandberry · 06/08/2013 21:33

Hebe Theodora. Hebe has the ie/y sound without being cutesy like Dulcie is and isn't that common or that way out at least not where I live and Theodora is perfectly sensible as a middle name.

SleepyCatOnTheMat · 06/08/2013 21:02

Dulcie Theodora, like Dulcie much more than Hebe.

UpTheFRIGGinDuff · 06/08/2013 20:21

Love Sadie Smile but I'm trying not to duplicate initials.

Lori Dulcie Dora is gorgeous!

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LoriGrimes · 06/08/2013 19:19

I have a Dulcie Dora. I think it's a beautiful name.

UpTheFRIGGinDuff · 06/08/2013 18:59

Kiki how very odd!! I mean,there aren't many Hebe's about...let alone with the same mn and a double barreled surname!

Forever Alot of those were on the list at some point,all discounted for various reasons Sad they're all lovely though.

This thread seems totally split,everyone either hates both,or much prefers one over the other...I obviously like very marmite names.... Grin

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LynetteScavo · 06/08/2013 18:00

I like Hebe Clementine.

forevergreek · 06/08/2013 17:59

I prefer Hebe Theodora

One of our ds have Arlo as a middle name ( x2 middle names)

Our boys list included:
Arlo
Aslan
Thaddeus
Conrad
Arthur
Theodore
Leonidas

We used a few of them.

Girls: Nova, Arielle, Eira, Thalia, Estelle

Kikibee · 06/08/2013 17:40

I know someone who has a hebe Theodora, and she has a double barrelled surname! I love it :)

ImaginaryHat · 06/08/2013 17:29

Love Dulcie, not at all keen on Hebe. I'd also use a shorter middle name, especially with a double barrelled surname.

I think Dulcie Pearl or Dulcie Iris are lovely.

MissingMyMarbles · 06/08/2013 17:11

Definitely Hebe Theodora.

snickersnacker · 06/08/2013 16:11

LOVE Dulcie Clementine

Pobblewhohasnotoes · 06/08/2013 14:16

Theodora and Clementine are nice, the other two aren't. Although I prefer Thea.

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Laquila · 06/08/2013 13:49

Dulcie doesn't really do it for me but I love the other three, in all combos. In fact Theodora would be on our list if it didn't sound weird with our surname. (Althea is a current frontrunner for us though.)

I'm prob not as keen on Dulcie as I don't really like giving nicknames, or what sound like nicknames, as birth cert names.

I'm intrigued as to what people mean when they describe such names as "trying too hard" - trying too hard to what? To choose an unusual name?

minipie · 06/08/2013 13:41

Seren? Means star, might be sufficiently 'nature-y' for your DP.

Aster also means star as well as being a plant.

or what about Astrid?

5madthings · 06/08/2013 12:19

I like Hebe Theodora :)

Also love clementine.

I agree they possibly do seem a bit of a mouthful together but actually when saying them put loud they sound fine :)

I like old lady named as well, what about Hebe violet?

My dad is merryn (you knew that already!) Middle names Lola Eden. Do wanted Lola, I wanted Eden.

I like Edith and Esme and Felicity. I also like Bonnie, if I ever have another and its a girl bonnie is on my list.

Seriously Frigg you have to choose what you like, mnet doesn't like all my kids names either, men they get lots of lovely positive comments in RL. And WE like them!

FingersCrossedLegsNot · 06/08/2013 12:17

On gosh...don't make me choose!!! They are both gorgeous! I really cannot choose a favourite.

chattychattyboomba · 06/08/2013 12:16

I have never heard the name Hebe before... And I don't like it. Sorry OP. it's just a weird sounding name. Gives me the hebe jeebies Wink
Might I suggest Hester?
Clementine... Meh. I knew a clementine, she called called Clem... Also chlamydia. Very pretty and lovely girl though.
Constantine maybe?
Love Theodora though. That name wins for me.
Dulcie is cute but Darcie is better IMO (it can be a girls name too).

I think the name combinations you have chosen though do not go together in the slightest.
Theodora and Clementine being lovely long classic, traditional and feminine names.
Dulcie and Hebe... Going for the cutesy alternative almost masculine sounding names.

GlaikitFizzog · 06/08/2013 12:15

Plenty time to wear dh down then! Wink

UpTheFRIGGinDuff · 06/08/2013 12:11

Oh a while yet,I'm due the beginning of December. Smile

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