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Darcey/Darcie

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firsttimemumma89 · 12/11/2018 23:10

First name is set and will not change. The name is: Matilda.
Was going to use Rose as a middle name but very overused and some negative associations.
Have always loved the name Darcey/Darcie but unsure how to spell.

So which spelling would you choose and why?

Matilda Darcie
Matilda Darcey

Many thanks :-)

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nocluenoidea · 17/11/2018 20:41

Rose is a much nicer middle name, it flows beautifully. Matilda Darcy sounds a bit clunky.

I would also spell it Darcy

Whiskeyjar · 17/11/2018 16:08

Matilda Elizabeth
Matilda Jane
Matilda Louise

Not keen on the Darcey/Darcy

Or just do no middle name as Matilda is beautiful enough Smile

overagain · 17/11/2018 15:40

If you are set on it, then I'd spell it Darcy.

Matilda Wren is nice
Matilda Rose is lovely though.
Matilda Jane
Matilda Kaye
Matilda Grace

Marmite27 · 17/11/2018 15:35

I’ve got a Matilda and she’s Matilda Margaret Ann

daisypond · 17/11/2018 15:32

I'm not keen on Darcey or Darcie at all. Darcey is better than Darcie, though - you can say it's after the ballerina.

MikeUniformMike · 17/11/2018 14:55

Don't like Darcy at all, whichever way you spell it, apart from Mr. Darcy.

RoseRedDawn · 17/11/2018 03:31

My younger sister is named Darcie, so that's the spelling that looks right to me. Darcy/Darcey/D'arcy all look strange and 'wrong' and even a bit 'cutesy' though they're certainly not.

I guess it all depends on what a person is used to, I suppose.

Astronica · 16/11/2018 10:56

Matilda Lily
Matilda Frankie
Matilda Fleur
Matilda Poppy
Matilda Phoebe
Matilda Violet
Matilda Molly
Matilda Sadie

And I do love pp suggestions of Matilda Blythe and Matilda Frances/

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firsttimemumma89 · 13/11/2018 10:25

Icklepup I actually looked at the Wren post earlier and thought about Matilda Wren!

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Icklepup · 13/11/2018 10:22

Matilda Wren

SeekingClosure · 13/11/2018 10:15

I like Darcy but I agree about the dada sound after Matilda - what about Dulcie?

Watchingthetelly · 13/11/2018 10:10

I knew an American call with that name, spelt it Darcy. Lovely name.

MerryMarigold · 13/11/2018 10:09

I think one syllable name with a 3 syllable is nice, but it will basically never be used. My kids know their middle nanes now, but only after they were about 8 and they never, ever use them. I think names with a meaning are nice so that there is a 'reason' for having a middle name eg. Named after someone precious to you, a particular role model, your maiden name, a name that means something you love (eg. Gift from God), a name given by a grandparent etc.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 13/11/2018 10:05

Matilda Florence
Matilda Grace
Matilda Louise
Matilda Jasmine
Matilda Elizabeth
Matilda Frances
Matilda Josephine
Matilda Lucy
Matilda Blythe

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 13/11/2018 10:00

I too agree about the da da sound.
Would you not consider switching the names around to Darcie Matilda.

RedDwarves · 13/11/2018 07:41

Matilda Darcy.

I don't like Darcey or Darcie.

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firsttimemumma89 · 13/11/2018 07:18

So due to my job I've met a few Rose/Rosie's that have put me off the name to be honest.
Any other suggestions?

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Icklepup · 13/11/2018 07:05

Darcy but from your options Darcey.

ReginaPhalange89 · 13/11/2018 06:00

I love the name Darcy (spelled that way), but I agree I don't think it flows great with Matilda!

My first name ends with the same letters as my surname begins and it doesn't roll off the tongue very well!

Sungura · 13/11/2018 05:44

Darcy is the best spelling, I agree with others. It's the traditional spelling. The ways you've got it spelt look trendy. I'm not sure it goes with Mathilda, though... At least it's a unique middle name for the first.

Nacmonalds · 13/11/2018 02:47

*It's that 'da da' in the middle of the name that doesn't sound right.

MatilDA DArcy*

I agree completely. The two ‘da’ sounds in a row don’t sound good and I would avoid.

What other names do you like?

weewillywinkie · 13/11/2018 02:04

Prefer Matilda Rose but agree it's very popular.

Prefer Darcy.

What are the negative connotations with Matilda Rose or Rose? Didn't quite understand your OP.

Shadow1234 · 13/11/2018 01:10

Darcy (spelt this way).

Fairenuff · 13/11/2018 00:54

It's that 'da da' in the middle of the name that doesn't sound right.

Matilda Darcy

Rachelover40 · 13/11/2018 00:54

Darcey is a lovely name. I've also seen it spelt 'Darsey' but much prefer the former.