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first name for middle name Lilian/Lily

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Hannah4311 · 11/06/2014 12:59

Me and my OH are expecting a little girl at the end of august. He has chosen his late nana's name which is Lilian for the middle name but because he called her Lily, baby's middle name will either be Lilian or Lily. I'm struggling to find a name that goes with it as a first name. Every name I mention my mother in law pulls the I hate it face. Help please I'll take any suggestions

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barmybunting · 15/06/2014 21:36

Alice Lillian is lovely!

THIS77 · 12/06/2014 20:03

Iris Lillian was on our list.

BrunoBrookesDinedAlone · 11/06/2014 23:29

Stop discussing names in presence of MIL.

That's your only issue!

Keep it to yourselves, then the name you finally settle on won't run the risk of being spoiled for you. Nowt to do with MIL. Stop involving her.

BlueStarsAtNight · 11/06/2014 23:25

I think to be honest that you need to avoid anything g with an l in the last syllable, as they just sound awkward with Lily/Lilian

eg Alice Lily and Charley Lily don't roll off the tongue easily, but Matilda Lily is fine as the l sound is earlier in the name.

I like:
Rosanna Lily
Francesca Lily
Frances Lilian
Edith Lily
Enid Lily
Hester Lilian

heavenstobetsy · 11/06/2014 23:17

My DD has Lily for her great nana too! She's a Bethan Lily

Alita7 · 11/06/2014 23:13

I like it and if this baby is a girl (hopefully find out next week :D) she will be Liliana.

Harriet Lily
Greta Lilian
Rosa Lilian
Darla Lily
Beatrice Lily
Wendy Lilian
Ida Lilian
Sara Lilian
Ophelia Lily
Fiona Lilian
Amelia Lily
Clara Lilian
Alexandra Lily
Katrina Lilian
Elodie Lilian
Lucinda Lilian

soontobeslendergirl · 11/06/2014 19:15

...or you could have Alicia (Pronounced Aliss ia or Aleesha) Lily?

soontobeslendergirl · 11/06/2014 19:13

I see you put your surname in one of the posts above OP - I think Alice Lilian goes really nicely but either sounds fine.

Beth is also nice and if you choose Elizabeth then you could have Beth or Eliza, Liza/Lisa, Libby or loads of other choices if you feel that Beth doesn't suit.

florascotia · 11/06/2014 18:49

I think both are very nice OP. Alice is a lovely name. Perhaps the choice between Lily and Lilian depends on your surname? If you have a short surname, eg Smith, then Alice Lilian Smith sounds good. If your surname is longer or double barrelled, eg Robinson or Smith-Jones, then perhaps Alice Lily Robinson or Alice Lily Smith-Jones flows better.

Tea1Sugar · 11/06/2014 18:34

Emilia Lily
Amelia Lily
Jessica Lily
Megan Lily
Bethany Lily

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Hannah4311 · 11/06/2014 18:30

I have just had a look at the list florascotia I love Alice but which one sounds better Alice Lilian or Alice Lily? I also Like Beth I think it sounds quite cute

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Artandco · 11/06/2014 18:06

Seraphina lilian
Eliza Lilian

florascotia · 11/06/2014 18:03

I think soon makes a very good point. You say you like older names names like Evelyn and Violet (I like Violet, also Violetta). They were both popular in the early 20th century - and so were Lily and Lilian. In case it helps, here are a couple of links to lists of other favourite names from around the same time:
www.britishbabynames.com/blog/2011/06/1914-to-2009.html

www.britishbabynames.com/blog/2011/06/1904-to-2009.html

devoncreamtea · 11/06/2014 17:58

I like Sophia Lily - great name!

everydayaschoolday · 11/06/2014 17:28

Victoria Lily. I might be biased..... :)

soontobeslendergirl · 11/06/2014 17:06

Not a big fan of Charley and it doesn't really fit your earlier brief, but I wouldn't say that it doesn't go. Charlotte Lily sounds nice but I wouldn't get hung up on how the names go as aside from the first couple of weeks, you will never say them together.

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Hannah4311 · 11/06/2014 16:45

thank you for all your suggestions so far
Do you think Charley Lilian goes well together??? X

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useryourillusion · 11/06/2014 15:50

Grace/Gracie

StressheadMcGee · 11/06/2014 15:47

Our DS would have been Elizabeth Lillian if he was a girl.

useryourillusion · 11/06/2014 15:46

Annabel
Marina
Louisa
Penelope
Caro
Cosima
Rosalind
Cedar

stops as could spend all afternoon on this

pilates · 11/06/2014 15:45

Emmeline Lily
Francesca Lily
Jessica Lily
Elizabeth Lily

sandberry · 11/06/2014 15:43

Isabel/Isobel goes well with Lily or maybe Eliza or Elizabeth

LJHH · 11/06/2014 15:36

I know its round the other way but my younger sister is called Lily Pearl (she was born on the Pearl ward) which I have always thought is very pretty.
Good luck, its hard naming a person, it took us a g e s to decide on a name for our boy bump which is also due the end of Aug.

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Hannah4311 · 11/06/2014 15:32

I like the older type names like Evelyn and Violet. My OH isn't fussed what I choose just aslong as her middle name is Lilian or Lily. My own mum voices her opinion every now and again but my mother in law is worse I prefer to just keep the names to myself. I was thinking maybe Sophia Lily or Matilda Lily thank you for all your suggestions so far ?? her last name will be Chaytor x

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useryourillusion · 11/06/2014 15:27

IMHO, something with three syllables would sounds pleasing..... it's not easy trying to find a name to satisfy everyone, though.

It would help if you posted a few names you like to give us naming gurus some inspiration, please... and also will you ever be using the full name out loud, apart from the whole "Samantha Lillian, will you please get down here NOW" type of application. Smile

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