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Think we need to make a final decision today

37 replies

Fairypants · 01/09/2014 04:59

So we're down to 3 names for dd3 and will want to make a decision once she is born- and I'm contracting so that's likely to be today!
We already have an Elizabeth (Beth) and a Phoebe and her middle name will be Teresa.
What are your thoughts on this short list...

Athena (Thea)
Persephone (Persy)
Philippa (Phil / Pippa)

We have considered the issue of having 2 dds with the same initials but as there is a v large age gap, we don't feel this is likely to cause too much of an issue.

Any thoughts on these?

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Bowlersarm · 01/09/2014 10:29

Love Philippa/Pippa (although hate Phil for a girl)

jazzyjenbo · 01/09/2014 10:28

Athena teresa is a bit of a tongue twister.. But i do like this name.

If i had to pick i would go with
pippa teresa

Good luck with the birth, come back and tell us her name x

Topsyloulou · 01/09/2014 09:57

I love Persephone, really want a girl with the nn Percy but we're having a boy so will save that for next time!

Thea is also lovely. Not keen on Philippa, bad memories of one at school.

Good luck!

manicinsomniac · 01/09/2014 09:06

They're all nice. I think I like Thea best of the nicknames, Persephone of the long names and Philippa/Pippa as the whole combo - I'm helpful, me!

hlc123 · 01/09/2014 08:36

Love Athena

birdofthenorth · 01/09/2014 08:05

Philippa/ Pippa my favourite by far. Good luck with the birth!

rachel234 · 01/09/2014 06:54

Love Persephone Teresa!
Also really like Athena - beautiful classic names!

Don't like Philipa that much (sounds a little harsh) and don't think it goes as nicely with Teresa.

Love Teresa as a first name too!

ShanghaiDiva · 01/09/2014 06:21

Athena

Above suggestion for Althea also nice.

whycantifindaname · 01/09/2014 06:00

Lovely lovely lovely. You can't go wrong. Personally I would avoid Philippa with a Phoebe though. But that's just me.

I think Athena would be my choice.

Can I add a suggestion? Althea. I think it is gorgeous and wish more people would use it.

Sending you good labour vibes.

Chottie · 01/09/2014 05:38

Phillipa Teresa sounds lovely - congratulations :)

ButEmilylovedhim · 01/09/2014 05:15

I like Phillipa (Pippa). Congratulations! How exciting! Have a lovely birth! Let us know what you decide Smile

honeysucklejasmine · 01/09/2014 05:04

I like "Thea" as a standalone name. Smile

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