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Beatrix, Daphne or Dorothy, which, if any go best with...

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JanuaryJuniper · 18/03/2017 22:29

Eli and Aphra? We have other names on our shortlist. But have always loved Beatrix, Daphne and Dorothy but not sure if they "go" with my other dc?

Two things to note....

I'm not looking for opinions on the above names just whether or not you think they fit. Smile

I know some people don't get the concept or importance of sibling names matching, I'm not looking to get into a discussion as to whether this matters or not (it does to me) Wink

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Pmurt · 20/03/2017 10:28

Agree with previous poster who suggested Dorothea. That is a much nicer and cooler name and she could be Thea or Dora oath of which go better with Eli and Aphra.

Pmurt · 20/03/2017 10:26

I am afraid I don't think they go with Eli and Aphra. They have a totally different sound and background. And really none of these three names are a patch on your existing two kids. I love Eli and Aphra and would feel sorry for the third who is not getting anywhere near as nice a name.

Beatrix is nicest but only in its full form. Beatrix will end up being called Trixie which is very twee.

NotYoda · 20/03/2017 06:11

Julia

NotYoda · 20/03/2017 06:03

or

Frida

NotYoda · 20/03/2017 06:02

Just thought of another name

Sylvia

It's got the 'feel' of Daphne and Beatrix but is softer than Beatrix and doesn't have the 'ph' sound in Daphne

Singingforsanity · 19/03/2017 22:12

Oo, interesting, I just read the post before my last one, I think the opposite - Beatrix seems cooler to me!

girlandboy · 19/03/2017 22:12

Dorothy, because it's my middle name! Grin

Singingforsanity · 19/03/2017 22:10

Agree that Daphne is too close to Aphra. The others go fine!

Rockaby · 19/03/2017 22:06

I agree with pp who said Daphne is a little bit too similar to Aphra (when I say it), so would avoid.

I think Dorothy goes a bit better with your current DC names than Beatrix. I think Dorothy is a little more punchy and cool like Eli and Aphra. Beatrix I see as a bit more flowery.

wobblywonderwoman · 19/03/2017 22:03

I think your choices are beautiful but they don't match your first two DC names IMO. The only other name I can think of is Naomi and I am not sure

pilates · 19/03/2017 22:00

Beatrix

buttercup54321 · 19/03/2017 21:43

Gwen
Vera
Edna
Meredith
Cecilia
Evadnie
Barbara
Valerie
Emmi
Florence
Davina
Letitia
Tianna
Juliet

NotYoda · 19/03/2017 19:29

Pallisers

I agree

NN Thea is nice, and would go with other names

DramaAlpaca · 19/03/2017 18:03

I love Daphne, but I think Beatrix goes best with your other names, followed by Dorothy.

Pallisers · 19/03/2017 18:01

Beatrix.

The others are more middle class, 1930s names - something you expect in an Elizabeth Jane Howard novel maybe.

Beatrix to me has the same edge as your other names.

(I know you didn't ask but I really don't like Dorothy tbh. Dorothea is so much better.)

mummytobemaybe · 19/03/2017 17:57

I love Beatrix

1horatio · 19/03/2017 16:53

Daphne :) it sounds softer than Beatrix and has less syllables than Dorothy. Which is why it fits in better with Eli and Aphra imo...

I like Dorothy and Beatrix as well. But I don't really think they go with your other names. However, I personally don't think it matters all that much. I mean, they're all individuals, I don't think their names have to "go" with each other...

What about these:
Aliza
Dana
Elah
Nahal
Ziva
Yael
Lior
Liora
Ori
Tova
Rivka
Riva
Eden
Rina
Orli/Orly
Lior
Liora

NotYoda · 19/03/2017 15:39

I think your children have great names, but I'm not sold on your suggestions

Beatrix is nice but i just hear Beer Tricks

It does 'go' best

Can I suggest:

Leah
Rebekah/Rebecca
Phaedra
Joy

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JanuaryJuniper · 19/03/2017 13:19

Do you ever feel that you are overthinking something...well I am definitely overthinking this.

It will definitely be our last dc I have lovely options for boys but just can't find anything that is just right for girls so I'm leaving no stone unturned!

I think Beatrix would be my favourite out of those particular three. I understand that it's not Hebrew like my dc but at this stage I will have to get something that in some way goes without being biblical.

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TempsPerdu · 19/03/2017 11:55

Of the three I'd pick Beatrix as the best fit with the others. Daphne is my favourite, but for me the 'aph' sound makes it too similar to Aphra.

RuthB4 · 19/03/2017 09:01

Beatrix is the best fit I think.

JungleInTheRumble · 19/03/2017 08:43

I think Dorothy sounds nice with Eli and Aphra.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 19/03/2017 08:04

I don't think they do go very well with your other names OP.
That's not to say that I don't like them.
I would go with Daphne.
Delphine (Delphie).

crapfatbanana · 18/03/2017 22:59

Beatrix for the same reason Brioche gave.

My phone wanted me to type Beatriz. That's also good.

lottieandmia · 18/03/2017 22:56

Beatrix - was on my shortlist :)