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Middle names for Lily

36 replies

molzoo · 04/07/2016 18:33

I am really stuck with what to do about our little girls name, I am due in 5 weeks. Last name is Hickman.

I desperately want to use Elizabeth as a middle name as its my nans name - she has been my absolute rock throughout my life. This middle name is pretty much non-negotiable and my partner is happy with that.

The problem is, my absolute favourite name is Lily, and we just can't have Lily Elizabeth, it sounds ridiculous. Sad The only way I can think of still using both names is to add another middle name in between (Lily blank Elizabeth Hickman) - but I cannot think of one at all! I don't want to use Grace or May/Mae which have been suggested many times. Would an extra name make it too long?

Our other option is Amber Elizabeth but I still prefer Lily - think partner likes both the same. I know Lily is a popular name but for some reason it just seems right to me.

Which names/combinations do you prefer and any recommendations for an additional middle name for Lily?

Please help :) TIA xxx

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molzoo · 04/07/2016 20:52

I think its because Lily can derive from Elizabeth and also so many L sounds!! Maybe I could use it, I'm not sure. I would like her to have her own name rather than being totally named after my nan, so wouldn't want her first name to be Elizabeth.

I do really like Amber Elizabeth, but it will be difficult to give up on Lily, even though I know its suuuuper popular (I did a placement in a primary school and there were 3 Lily's in the same class).

Thanks for the input :)

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SuckingEggs · 04/07/2016 20:23

Lily Jane Elizabeth
Lily June Elizabeth
Lily Joy Elizabeth
Lily Kate Elizabeth

Raines100 · 04/07/2016 20:16

Lily Elizabeth is absolutely fine.
Lily Amber Elizabeth is pretty.
I went to school with a girl who was Lily, short for Elizabeth ( actually short for Lilibet, short for Elizabeth- I believe this is the version the queen was known by as a girl), so Elizabeth Amber also works.

reader77 · 04/07/2016 19:31

Lily May

Glitterspy · 04/07/2016 19:30

I don't think Lily Elizabeth sounds bad at all but agree with pp if you're worried, take Elizabeth Hickman with no Lily.

I think Amber Elizabeth/ Elizabeth Amber sounds a bit clunky, Lily Elizabeth is far cuter.

hollyisalovelyname · 04/07/2016 19:28

Lily Beth

DramaAlpaca · 04/07/2016 19:24

I might be missing something, but I can't see anything wrong with Lily Elizabeth. It's lovely.

Lily Amber Elizabeth would work too.

MaisieDotes · 04/07/2016 19:23

Lily is originally short for Elizabeth so why don't you just call her Elizabeth Amber and she can go by Lily?

I have a Lily and sometimes regret not calling her Elizabeth on the birth Cert.

Mrsraypurchase · 04/07/2016 19:22

Why is Lily Elizabeth Hickman ridiculous? It's a great name.

Rainatnight · 04/07/2016 19:22

Allen

LolaStarr · 04/07/2016 19:21

I love love love Amber Elizabeth. I'm 23 weeks at the minute and if mine is a girl she'll be Amber (and I actually want Elizabeth as well, DH is just taking a bit of persuading!) Lily is pretty but I personally wouldn't use it because of how popular it is around here at the minute. I can imagine there being at least 4 or 5 Lily's in every school class in our area!

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