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Harper Addy

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LillyRose86 · 03/04/2015 17:47

I started a threat last week asking for opinions on Willow Addy or Orla Addy and got really negative feedback!! Our surname goes with nothing :(:( Feeling down today.

Thoughts on Harper Addy? Lynn or Rose as MN (both family members)

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Eggrique · 03/04/2015 21:46

First names are used by themselves most of the time? Confused

A name identifies a whole new human being. Who goes by one name only? only within the confines of family and friends, but not through life.

The point about not worrying about a girl's full name because she might be marrying and changing her surname in later life is, frankly, beyond insulting. I really can't believe anyone would even say that.

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LillyRose86 · 03/04/2015 21:44

I love Harper too :) I love all 4 of our names tbh :(

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WhenMarnieWasThere · 03/04/2015 21:43

I love the name Harper. It's the character in the book Grave Secrets.

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LillyRose86 · 03/04/2015 21:42

Meredith is sweet

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bridgetsmummy · 03/04/2015 21:38

Meredith Addy sounds nice to me, we have a similar surname (same first 2 letters, 2 syllables) and that is the name I would use if we had another Smile

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LillyRose86 · 03/04/2015 21:36

Yes, why not? Confused!!!

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ThroughThickandThin · 03/04/2015 21:35

Why not?

Eggrique · 03/04/2015 21:24

Sorry I couldn't disagree more with that point. I really couldn't.

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LillyRose86 · 03/04/2015 21:18

Vijac - very, very good point!

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Vijac · 03/04/2015 21:09

I love Orla. I wouldn't worry too much about if a name 'goes' with a surname. The first names are used by themselves most of the time. Plus she may change her name if she marrys later in life and spend 60 years with a different surname!

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LillyRose86 · 03/04/2015 20:54

I am so grateful for every single reply although no where near closer choosing!!!! Ahhhh. I bet we have a boy ha-ha! I love Penelope just hope no one thinks we nsmed her after the Kardashian kid!!

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imnotproud · 03/04/2015 20:23

Choose what you like, tell no one! When they're here the name you choose will just sound right as there'll be a little person for it. I think they all sound just fine.

Penguinotterfoxbadger · 03/04/2015 20:18

Harper Lynn Addy is nice

I also really like the suggestion of Roslyn or Roselyn.

Roselyn Penelope Addy

ThroughThickandThin · 03/04/2015 20:14

Orla Addy is very nice. Why didn't people like it??

Isla Addy too.

I think names ending in 'a' or 'er' or 'ar' as in the Oscar you've chosen, work really well.

I'm not keen on Harper but mainly because of Harper B.

BifsWif · 03/04/2015 20:08

Isla or Piper would work well with Addy, and you might like those of you like Harper?

Others I like are Caitlyn, Bethan, Louisa and Sophia.

Don't worry too much, it's very rare people will be saying her full name, don't get disheartened.

C0w · 03/04/2015 19:26

Harper Addy sounds better than willow addy or orla addy so you're getting somewhere.

It's not a name i like though.

Penelope Addy sounds good.

Eggrique · 03/04/2015 19:17

Mark Addy the actor (Full Monty) has a son called Oscar Smile

I was thinking OP, as you have two choices for middle names, why not try Roselyn/Rhoslyn/Rosalyne (various spellings) for a first name or Rosalind/Rosalynde?
Rosalynde Willow Addy maybe and maybe you could choose Orlando for a boy (As You Like It reference)

Seeing as other people are adding suggestions I think my favourites with the surname would be
Clementine
Nicole
Mariam
Catriona and maybe Charlotte

mathanxiety · 03/04/2015 19:09

Harper Lynn Addy is nice, imo. I know Harper isn't everyone's cup of tea and it isn't one I would choose for a child of mine, but it goes well with the surname.

Are you keen on Lynn for family name reasons?

I think Penelope Addy is by far the nicest of your names. Really gorgeous.
How about Penelope Rose Addy?

NormaSwilley · 03/04/2015 19:05

Harper is a horrible name, makes me think of harpies or someone harping on about something. It is a surname, not a forename.

Lots of names go with Addy, something with several syllables has the best rhythm, but not ending with an 'a' vowel sound.

Elizabeth Addy
Catherine Addy
Marilyn Addy
Josephine Addy
Margaret Addy

Those are not suggestions but just examples of names that flow well. There are many more.

nooka · 03/04/2015 18:56

I don't like Harper at all as a name, partly because I live in Canada and our PM is Stephen Harper, always referred to as Harper and very divisive, but also because I really dislike surnames as first names, especially for girls. But that's just my taste of course.

I think with a slightly tricky surname you have to look a bit harder, and the OP has the issue of a surname that starts with a sound that many girls names end with as well as ends with a sound that a whole load of other names end with. I'd avoid any 'a' ending names and any 'y / ie' ones too. That probably means a consonant sound is what you need.

Of the OPs choices Willow works best, but Lynn actually in my mind is better because you can hear the beak between first name and surname better, like Oscar (Oscar James Addy is nice OP!). I do agree with the person that said a longer name flows better too.

Christine Rose Addy
Mirabel Lynn Addy
Eleanor Rose Addy
Hazel Lynn Addy

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PotteringAlong · 03/04/2015 18:13

Harper Addy reminds me of the Harper Avery award in greys anatomy! That might just be me though.

Pancakeflipper · 03/04/2015 18:11

Rachel
Simone
Rose
Suzanne
Miriam
Clara

LikeABadSethRogenMovie · 03/04/2015 18:10

If you like Penelope, what about Philippa? Even the shortened, Pippa, goes with your surname.

Eggrique · 03/04/2015 18:06

Personally I think you need a first name with more syllables for it to flow off the tongue together with Addy.
So I'd go for Penelope off your list, but then if people shorten it to Penny then I don't think the two names go so well.

I did use a website to suggest names you might like if you like X, but you're probably not looking for more suggestions?