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We need some help... urgently!

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superdupermama · 09/09/2013 21:57

Our daughter's name is Elizabeth. We would like to add a middle name on her birth certificate and the deadline is tomorrow. We would like to choose a name which flows nicely with Elizabeth, but more importantly to give her options should she decide to be known by her middle name.

The choices are as follows:

Elizabeth Sophia
Elizabeth Sophie
Elizabeth Alice
Elizabeth Amelia/Amelie
Elizabeth Olivia
Elizabeth Emma

Which name do you prefer and why, please? Thanks!!!

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CordeliaRose · 12/09/2013 09:10

Lovely! Thanks for letting us know Smile

Onyabike · 11/09/2013 22:25

Great choice - lovely name! Thanks for the update.

AuntyPippaAndUncleHarry · 11/09/2013 22:15

Beautiful, sophisticated, strong names. Love it!

Bowlersarm · 11/09/2013 20:05

Lovely name. Thank you for the update, it's nice to know.

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superdupermama · 11/09/2013 20:01

Hi girls, we did name our girl Elizabeth Sophia in the end! Thank you so much for all your lovely input and all the best with your little ones! Xxx

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AuntyPippaAndUncleHarry · 11/09/2013 15:30

OP what did you go for in the end?

Onyabike · 11/09/2013 12:46

In answer to your most recent post, I personally think both Elizabeth and Alice are perfectly ok names but, put together, are a little old fashioned (and a little boring). I much prefer Sophia to Alice as Alice is just too plain for my tastes. Good luck with your decision!

DharmaBumpkin · 10/09/2013 20:33

Another vote for Elizabeth Alice. Yes they are similar sounding but in a delightful 'Millie Mollie Mandy' type of way!

GwendolineMaryLacey · 10/09/2013 20:28

Elizabeth Alice is lovely. I really don't like Sophia and it doesn't go with Elizabeth.

FingersCrossedLegsNot · 10/09/2013 20:23

Elizabeth Alice

Ihatepeas · 10/09/2013 19:23

I think Elizabeth Alice is gorgeous!

elvisola · 10/09/2013 11:01

Elizabeth Alice is gorgeous.

Onyabike · 10/09/2013 11:00

Another vote for Elizabeth Sophia from me!

Layl77 · 10/09/2013 09:42

Elizabeth Sophia lovely

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superdupermama · 10/09/2013 07:38

We have a 4 syllable surname!!! It's quite a lot with the name such as Elizabeth, but my husband loved it. Somehow Sophia Elizabeth flows, but Elizabeth Sophia is a bit of a mouthful...
Is Elizabeth Alice a bit too old-fashioned?
What about Alice and Sophia as names in general, which one do you prefer?

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LeoandBoosmum · 10/09/2013 00:46

I know a lot say Sophia but I hate that name...I personally feel it's a name posh people call their cat Grin I like Elizabeth Alice.Elizabeth Faith is nice, as one poster suggested. May I offer Elizabeth Cerys (Cerys is Welsh for gift) :)

wigglytoes · 09/09/2013 23:18

How many syllables does your last name have?

ChippingInNeedsSleepAndCoffee · 09/09/2013 22:59

It depends on your surname as well.

TBH middle names are so seldom used that worrying about it in conjunction with possible nicknames is a tad pointless :) She's not likely to use her middle name while using a diminutive of her 'real' name.

Definitely Sophia over Sophie.

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superdupermama · 09/09/2013 22:54

Also, which name would work with the nickname Eliza? Eliza Sophia (both ending with "a"?), Eliza Sophie, Eliza Alice (too similar sounding?)?

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superdupermama · 09/09/2013 22:48

Another question. I agree short one syllable middle name would be perfect with the long name such as Elizabeth. Is Elizabeth Sophia a bit of a mouthful, a little too long?

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capercaillie · 09/09/2013 22:41

Elizabeth Alice is lovely.

DizzyPurple · 09/09/2013 22:39

Sophia

CordeliaRose · 09/09/2013 22:37

I agree - Elizabeth Sophia.

AndWhenYouGetThere · 09/09/2013 22:36

Elizabeth Sophia is perfect. My favourite by far - beautiful choice.

I like Elizabeth Alice too, but my favourite nickname for Elizabeth is Elise, and Elise Alice doesn't work.

Pelvicflooragogo · 09/09/2013 22:35

I prefer Sophia, has a lovely lilt to it, and a little bit exotic ie less English but slightly rah in a good way!