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Can any French-English MNers help me name DD3?

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Zaziedanslemetro · 19/11/2013 19:36

We are a French/English family currently living in Germany, and have just found out I'm expecting a 3rd DD! We are having trouble finding another girl's name which "works" in both French and English, and is at least pronouncable for Germans.
DDs 1 and 2 are Esther and Madeleine, and we would like to continue with these sort of classic/traditional/not-massively-overused names.

We both really like Constance, but there is a dilemma re. our surname. It sounds like "No". Just that, one syllable. If you say "Constance No" out loud, does it sound silly in English? I think it's fine in French, and we are unlikely to go and live in England, but still... Would be interested to know what people think!

Also, I love Josephine, but French DH thinks it's a bit to "cutesy" with the -ine ending. Any other suggestions would be very welcome.
Thanks for any help!

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MortifiedAnyFuckerAdams · 19/11/2013 19:45

Oh I just came on to suggest Fabienne! Beaten to it

Zaziedanslemetro · 19/11/2013 19:44

Thanks for the suggestions.

Sophie is perhaps a bit dated in France? The Sophies I know are all in their 30s.
We have friends with an Eléonore, and DH isn't keen on Elena, as isn't French enough ;) However, have put Aliénor on the list!

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tumbletumble · 19/11/2013 19:44

Elizabeth

Caip · 19/11/2013 19:42

I like Fabienne

blueberrycupcake · 19/11/2013 19:41

Elodie?

MaybeIAmJustLikeMyMother · 19/11/2013 19:38

Elena?
Sophie?