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Original poster

Short sharp middle name for phoebe

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MishMooshAndMogwai · 13/03/2015 13:58

Think we've got our final choices for dc4!

For our girl we've settled on phoebe- it'll have a long double barrelled surname so wanting a short and sweet middle name.

Dp likes may, Jane and Anne

I like Kate

Want to stay clear of Rose.

I don't like DP suggestions as that's what EVERY girl at school had as their Middle name bar those with Louise and Elizabeth.

Any ideas?

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Slippersandacuppa · 14/03/2015 19:51

I know a Phoebe Belle

RL20 · 14/03/2015 19:48

I like someone's suggestion of Phoebe Rae Smile I agree with you about steering clear of the middle name Rose. It's my first name (not short for anything) of which I know barely any others, but unfortunately it's so overused as a middle name! May is also ridiculously overused around here, especially Lily-May!

Lunastarfish · 14/03/2015 16:17

Fleur

Although I do love Phoebe Delphine but that's perhaps too long

Alsoflamingo · 14/03/2015 08:54

Really like Kate. Love the fact that it isn't fluffy like most girl's names. Has a 'bite' to it. Sounds independent and competent somehow!

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MishMooshAndMogwai · 14/03/2015 08:52

Thanks all :) some lovely suggestions there- think im sticking to my guns with Phoebe kate!

Went through our names list and think Phoebe corrine is nice too even if she takes up the whole register!

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Belazu84 · 13/03/2015 17:53

Phoebe Kate is lovely
Phoebe Joan is cool
Phoebe Wren
Phoebe Brooke
Phoebe Mia

isithotinhereorisitjustme · 13/03/2015 16:28

Phoebe Faith?

BikeRunSki · 13/03/2015 16:18

Anne came straight to mind.

Zoe ?

DuPainDuVinDuFromage · 13/03/2015 16:15

Kate was the first thing that came to mind when I read the thread title, and then I thought it was because I have been listening to the Archers too much! (Kate is Phoebe's mother, in case you didn't know...) And then I saw that you like Kate too - I think it works so am backing your choice OP!

Sophronia · 13/03/2015 16:12

Phoebe Lark
Phoebe Blythe
Phoebe June
Phoebe Brooke
Phoebe Ruth
Phoebe Joy
Phoebe Skye
Phoebe Pearl
Phoebe Gwen
Phoebe Maeve
Pheobe Nelle
Phoebe Sage
Phoebe Wren

Soverytired4 · 13/03/2015 15:56

Phoebe Kate
Phoebe Hope
Phoebe Joy

These are all lovely. Our Phoebe is Phoebe Helen.

Penguinotterfoxbadger · 13/03/2015 15:48

Phoebe Jean
or
Phoebe Joan

Both sound great imo.

Also like Phoebe Kate

Cafeconleche · 13/03/2015 15:12

Phoebe Rae
Phoebe Hope
Phoebe Grace

MsQueenie22 · 13/03/2015 15:09

Phoebe Kate sounds perfect

momb · 13/03/2015 15:05

Phoebe Jean.

Haven't heard of a Jean for years but it just goes well with Phoebe I think.

demoska1 · 13/03/2015 15:02

Phoebe Rose ?

TheGirlOnTheLanding · 13/03/2015 14:47

Phoebe Faith
Phoebe Joan
Phoebe Fern

TravelinColour · 13/03/2015 14:38

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susurration · 13/03/2015 14:36

Anne or May popped into my mind.

florascotia · 13/03/2015 14:35

Could two short syllables possibly work, as well? If so here's a mix:
Maud(e), Elsa, Joan, Ada, Anna/Hannah, Alice/Alys, Stella, Dora, Dorrit, Lina, Helen/Ellen, Lyra, Laura, Lorna, Ailsa, Nella, Jean, Iris, Nina, Nesta, Martha, Sara/Sarah/Zara, Maris, Jennet, Ruth, Vida ...

kavv0809 · 13/03/2015 14:31

Like Phoebe Kate, I'm sure there was an actress called Phoebe Cates though so maybe that's why it sounds like it goes together.

NakedFamilyFightClub · 13/03/2015 14:28

Phoebe Alice?
Phoebe Emma?

DahliaBloom · 13/03/2015 14:27

Rae (love this, would have been my first choice for a girl if we'd had one)

Artandco · 13/03/2015 14:22

Phoebe Wren
Phoebe Ann
Phoebe Quinn
Phoebe Blue
Phoebe Jewel
Phoebe Pearl
Phoebe Nell
Phoebe Eve

DishwasherDogs · 13/03/2015 14:21

Don't go for Phoebe Grace unless you're happy to be viewed as a diehard Eddie Stobart fan.