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Girls name to honour Father in Law

57 replies

RosiePosies · 14/11/2018 13:50

Both mine and my partners dad's names are Malcolm. My partners dad is very poorly and will pass away soon before meeting our daughter who is due in April - we are heartbroken.

We are leaning towards Seren/na for a first name (not a definite yet), and her surname will double barrelled with 4 syllables and starting with T. Can anyone think of a way of honouring both of our dads in our daughters middle name? We are stuck, and also, very aware its not the best name.

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moredoll · 14/11/2018 14:04

Iona is a great idea and goes very well with Seren.

BumbleDevon · 14/11/2018 14:02

I also came back to say Iona - the island where the followers of St Columba were based.

PanannyPanoo · 14/11/2018 14:00

So sorry to hear about your father in law. How about something like May, Macy, or Maisie. Not a direct tribute but a way of honouring them both without your daughter having to explain her second name if she doesn't want to.

Finfintytint · 14/11/2018 13:59

Iona? Colomba link also.

BumbleDevon · 14/11/2018 13:56

Malina is a lovely idea.

Malcolm means "servant of St Columba", so Columba (meaning "dove") is another possibility.

Columba, Paloma and Jemima all mean dove in different languages, if any of those appeal. The dove is a lovely symbol of peace, and a great tribute.

waxy1 · 14/11/2018 13:53

Malibu.

tissuesosoft · 14/11/2018 13:52

Malina is the female Scottish version of Malcolm I believe