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Shortlist with 6 days to go!

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Treesandbees · 30/07/2015 13:45

Being induced next Wednesday (eeek). Already had a few posts but finally got a shortlist. Please let me know which one you like:

Florence (nn Florrie/Flo)
Esme (pron Esmay)
Erin
Eva

Our surname is Sienesi (pron sea-nee-sea).

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Daphnedolittle · 31/07/2015 14:11

I really advise against Eva. There are so many variations of Eva, Evie, Eve and Evelyn around at the moment. Esme is a gorgeous name, popular but not overly so, and Erin is nice.
Florence doesn't sound quite right with your surname.
My fave by far is Esme.

stuckonnames · 31/07/2015 14:03

Eva is best with your surname. Good luck!

Sophronia · 30/07/2015 23:05

Eva

Cloggal · 30/07/2015 20:26

Eva goes best with your surname, although I think Ava even more so, and I agree about the 's' in Esme and Florence feeling too much. Weirdly I think a 'z' would be easier - Eliza?

Some names I think go with your surname:
Juliet
Carla
Andrea
Helen
Beatrice/Beatrix
Athena

Yarp · 30/07/2015 20:14

Eva and variants are really commonplace at the moment

Yarp · 30/07/2015 20:14

Erin
Love it!

Unoriginalusername123 · 30/07/2015 19:51

Erin is beautiful and the flow with your surname is wonderful.

Just throwing this out there..... Erica?

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Treesandbees · 30/07/2015 19:14

Thanks for all the feedback. Our surname has been a big stumbling block with finding a name as just so many we like don't sound right.

Looks like Eva & Erin have moved up!

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Wishful80sMontage · 30/07/2015 16:54

Eva with your surname works the best sounds pretty or Ava is very nice I don't think Esme sounds right with the surname though.

PallasCat · 30/07/2015 16:52

I don't think Florence works. It ends with a ss sound, so saying Sienesi straight after doesn't flow easily IMO. Sorry!

I like all the others. Although Esme has a ss sound, it doesn't end with it, so the sibilance isn't problematic.

In order of preference:
Esme
Erin
Eva

All sound lovely!

happymummyone · 30/07/2015 16:48

Erin! It's a lovely name

PallasCat · 30/07/2015 16:45

I don't think Florence works. It ends with a ss sound, so saying Sienesi straight after doesn't flow easily IMO. Sorry!

I like all the others. Although Esme has a ss sound, it doesn't end with it, so the sibilance isn't problematic.

In order of preference:
Esme
Erin
Eva

All sound lovely!

CakeRattleandRoll · 30/07/2015 16:40

My favourite is Esme and agree with Oddpet that it sounds fine with your surname.

Oddpet · 30/07/2015 15:26

I think Esme sounds lovely with your surname. I don't think the 's' sound is a problem, if anything that is why I like it. Each to their own I guess Grin
Eva is a close second, although I'd say that's a bit more popular.

Blondie87 · 30/07/2015 15:07

Eva or Erin.

MarchelineWhatNot · 30/07/2015 14:37

How about…

Scarlett Sienesi

Sorry, it's not on your list, but I just think it would be the most beautiful name.

sweetpeame · 30/07/2015 14:34

Esme or Eva definitely. I love both. Eva is more popular but depends on whether that bothers you.

switchitoff · 30/07/2015 14:19

I would avoid Florence and Esme with your surname (too many "s" sounds). Erin is less popular than Eva / Evie, so would go with that. Erin is a strong name - it puts me in mind of a confident, feisty girl climbing trees. Smile

reuset · 30/07/2015 14:15

Ooops, Florence slightly better with your surname than Esme. If you care about that sort of thing

reuset · 30/07/2015 14:15

I never say names are too boring or popular to use, but I'm rethinking on there being so many Eva/Evies Ellie/Ellas (not that they're dull, mind you). So would personally choose Esme then Florence.

GoooRooo · 30/07/2015 14:12

I'd avoid Esme as there's enough 's' sounds going on with your surname (said by someone whose name starts with S and then married someone with an S surname!)

I think either Erin or Eva.

BothEndsBurning · 30/07/2015 14:03

Florence Sienesi sounds very awkward.
Esme Sienesi is very buzzy too.

Either of the others sounds OK with your surname.

scribblegirl · 30/07/2015 13:56

I think I remember your previous posts because I love your surname!

I would go Erin or Eva. The potential mispronunciation of Esme would drive me mad and I'm not a wild fan of Florence.

ashesandfire · 30/07/2015 13:52

Love Erin & Esme. I know a couple of Erins born lately, it may be getting popular.

RiverTam · 30/07/2015 13:46

Erin