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Original poster

Middle name for Ella that ISN'T Grace, Rose or May?

120 replies

WhyTheHeckMe · 17/03/2018 21:45

Dc2 due in 4 weeks and unsure of sex. We really like Ella for a girl but are totally stuck for a middle name.
I don't really like all the names that seem to he used as middle names for everything (grave, may, rose are the ones that spring to mind) however we do want something that flows.
I really like Ella Nicole however Nicole is dh sisters middle name and he doesn't get on with her very well so isn't keen!
Any other suggestions? I don't like things that end in the same 'a' sound which rules out the likes of 'Olivia' etc.
Thanks

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BatFinked · 17/03/2018 22:29

Ella Louise doesn’t flow at all. L L L

Ella Harriet is fine

RockafellerSkank · 17/03/2018 22:29

I really like Ella but it's pretty popular, so I'd go for a much more unusual mn:
Ella Celeste,
Ella Seraphina
Ella Cadence
Ella Posie
Ella Juno
Ella Tuesday

IMBU · 17/03/2018 22:29

Ella Dawn is lovely (as suggested by someone upthread)

ChardonnaysPrettySister · 17/03/2018 22:29

Antonia

MlleCoquelicot · 17/03/2018 22:29

Ella Rosalind/Rosamund/Rosalie
A bit too Rose-y maybe?

Ella Marguerite
Ella Simone

Backinthetallgrass · 17/03/2018 22:28

I think Ella Harriet goes alright. Depends on your surname I suppose. Also....how often will you full name her anyway?

I don't think Louise is dated as a middle name. Might even be special you 2 having the same middle name

FOFortnite · 17/03/2018 22:26

Dave

Elfintreehuggywugger · 17/03/2018 22:23

Ella Ann
Ella Marie
Ella Louise
Ella Sue
Ella Lottie
Ella Edith
Ella Erin
Ella Nancy
Ella Irene

Onceuponatimethen · 17/03/2018 22:23

I wondered about Ella Harriet but I think it’s too difficult to say.

Harriet is such a beautiful name and underused - could you switch to first name Harriet?

Badweekjustgotworse · 17/03/2018 22:21

Ella Fay?

Remote1candles · 17/03/2018 22:19

Ella Valerie
Ella Valentina
Ella Noelle
Ella Simone
Ella Seline
Ella Hope

Doilooklikeatourist · 17/03/2018 22:18

I really like Ella Louise
Ella Elizabeth
Ella Joy
Ella Dawn ( or Eve. Depending on time of birth )
Ella Fleur

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 17/03/2018 22:17

Ella Maud.
Ella Beatrix
Ella Sophia
Ella Josephine
Ella Jo
Ella Jasmine
Ella Daisy
Ella Nicole

glitterbiscuits · 17/03/2018 22:15

Georgina?

Jasmine?

Kathryn?

Rachel?

Claudia?

Claire?

ILoveDolly · 17/03/2018 22:14

Not Ella Mentary or
Ella Qushun
Ella Rious
Ella Fant

Sorry.... in a silly mood

MlleCoquelicot · 17/03/2018 22:14

To second some others, Louise and Francesca sound good with Ella.

ChinkChink · 17/03/2018 22:13

How many syllables in the surname?

Joinourclub · 17/03/2018 22:12

Ella Charlotte
Ella Beth
Ella Sylvie
Ella Iris

Original poster
WhyTheHeckMe · 17/03/2018 22:12

I agree Louise flows nicely but it's my middle name and I'm not sure if it's a little dated now? Everyone for my age seems to have been louise or jane!

What do you think of Ella Harriet? It doesn't flow overly well does it? I just like both names.

Thanks for the suggestions it's much appreciated

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IMBU · 17/03/2018 22:11

Raine? Bit different but just popped into my head. Quick Google search says it's French and means queen

MlleCoquelicot · 17/03/2018 22:10

Ella Calista
Ella Saffron
Ella Chiara
Ella Serena

Blondephantom · 17/03/2018 22:09

Could you use your maiden name? Marie would sound nice but it is another common middle name.

abigailsnan · 17/03/2018 22:06

Ella Lousia
Ella Elizabeth
Ella Meredith
Ella Emelia
All flow nicely imo.

fuzzyduck33 · 17/03/2018 22:06

J names seem to go with it.
Ella Joy
Ella Jasmine
Ella Juno
Ella Jayne

IVflytrap · 17/03/2018 22:05

Nadine
Faith
Natalie
Josephine
Justine
Lucille

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