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Baby name Meadow

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2chrissy · 03/03/2019 07:12

Hi, we've been looking for a middle name that suits Meadow. Due to family connections we have been thinking Meadow Patricia. I'm not sure if this is too traditional for an untraditional name.

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Pennydreadful86 · 03/03/2019 18:58

I really like meadow especially meadow June

Rafflesway · 03/03/2019 12:14

Meadow Fleur is gorgeous as suggested by RoseMartha but I also think Meadow Patricia is absolutely fine too.

Supine · 03/03/2019 12:08

In my experience kids rarely bat an eyelid at anyone's name. They don't know which names are common and which are unusual. Meadow isn't even that unusual these days though.

Confusedbeetle · 03/03/2019 12:04

Try not to give a name schoolchildren will take the pee of

DramaAlpaca · 03/03/2019 11:54

I quite like Meadow June. It sounds happy & summery.

Madbengalmum · 03/03/2019 11:40

I just think Sopranos.

Shadow1234 · 03/03/2019 11:07

Really love the name Meadow.
If Patricia is the most important family connection name, (as opposed to the others you mention), then I would definitely use it. Middle names are only really used on official documents, so wouldn't worry too much about them sounding good together.

Joeybee · 03/03/2019 11:06

Totally not my style but I think it is a usable name. Love that you're honouring a family member with Patricia. It's a brave choice to use Meadow though, you will end up with some strange looks or comments. However nature names are for sure getting more popular and maybe the name won't seem unusual in a few years time.

RhodaChrosite · 03/03/2019 11:04

Any thoughts on Lea (another word for a meadow or grassy area)?
Lea Elizabeth
Lea June

Quintella · 03/03/2019 11:04

I can't even remember the last time I had to say my full name aloud.

Quintella · 03/03/2019 11:03

Middle names don't need to 'go'. Meadow Patricia is fine.

RoseMartha · 03/03/2019 10:24

Meadow Fleur
Meadow Fern
Meadow Nancy
Meadow Elizabeth
Meadow June

Peachbubble · 03/03/2019 09:44

I like Meadow, not Patricia though.

Susannach · 03/03/2019 09:39

Meadow Elizabeth would be fab!

youarenotkiddingme · 03/03/2019 09:12

Oh wow. Never thought I'd or heard of Meadow as a name.

But I love it!

Agree they don't blend as well as some people prefer middle names too - but how often do you actually use the names together? Middle names are generally family names given out of respect.

jputthekettleon · 03/03/2019 09:05

I've got a Meadow so I'm biased Smile but a more traditional middle name sounds fine to me. We did this using a family middle name ... so she has a choice of a more traditional name if she wants. It's not a popular name on here for some reason but I always get really positive reactions to it in real life. Sorry on a tangent it's not what you were asking. I like Patricia as a middle name.

LancsPear · 03/03/2019 08:54

I like Meadow Elisabeth

BunloafAndCrumpets · 03/03/2019 08:46

I think meadow june works! Sounds sunny. Smile

Roomba · 03/03/2019 08:25

Meadow is lovely. Reminds me of Meadow Soprano but I think that's just because I don't know any others.

flumpybear · 03/03/2019 08:13

@Marlena1 - was going to suggest the same was thinking how to spell it lol Grin

Marlena1 · 03/03/2019 08:04

What about Patrice?

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2chrissy · 03/03/2019 08:04

Other family names would be Isla, June, Carol Elizabeth

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AuntMarch · 03/03/2019 08:03

Does it have to flow? It's a first and middle name, not hyphenated

CocoLoco87 · 03/03/2019 08:01

I prefer Willow Patricia if you're sticking with a nature name

Susannach · 03/03/2019 07:51

Meadow Patricia flows fine to me. I like that you’ve got a more old fashioned/traditional name in there with Meadow. Any other family names you like?

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