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Middle Name For Harlow

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Rachelhaydenberk1 · 16/03/2019 14:33

Please help me decide!!

Harlow Olivia
Harlow Livea
Harlow Livienne
Harlow Ameline
Harlow Amelie
Harlow Amelia
Harlow Avianna

I love Olivia with Harlow but it's so popular and trendy that I'm kinda like blah on it.

Livea is a legit name that has been around even before Olivia. I like this spelling because Livia looks like you're butchering Olivia but Livea kind of looks unique.

I love Livienne but some people say it looks made up. I dont know the history. I just heard it and liked it. But I worry it's too rhymey with other middle names I may want to use for future children. Is that crazy? Does it matter if middle names rhyme or sound similar?

Other considerations are honor names like Ameline. I dont like Amelia as a first name but as a middle name with Harlow it sounds kinda good. So does Amelie.

I love Avianna but does it sound good in the middle spot?

I clearly need help deciding!! Thank you for the help!

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Othelloo · 16/03/2019 20:54

You know what... I kept thinking “I’m sure Harlow is a bad area in the USA also”...and then I realised I was thinking of Harlem in New York. They’re very similar sounding.

Let’s be honest the UK crowd won’t like surname first names. And I’ll be honest and say I don’t like Harlow (sorry).

However in order to help you, I think you’re pairing a masculine strong first name with a very frilly girly middle name, so they don’t really match.

However I see the American on instagram that’s named her daughter Henley Grace.
And she just ends up calling her Gracie the whole time, never uses Henley at all. What’s the point?

To be honest it’s because Grace is so much nicer and sweeter for a baby girl than Henley.

Don’t you think that might happen? You see your beautiful little baby girl... would she look like a Harlow?

Keep that in mind.

From your options I prefer Amelia and Olivia. I know its not “out there” as your other options...but Harlow is already out there, so it’s nice to give her a normal girly name to fall back on.

Good luck in whatever you decide!

bringbackfonzi · 16/03/2019 20:50

Maybe people should stop going on about Harlow Essex?! The point has been taken.
How about:
Harlow Ariane
Harlow Louisa
Harlow Lily
Harlow Aurora
Harlow Ava
Harlow Lucinda
Harlow Lucia
Harlow Lauren

Arnoldthecat · 16/03/2019 20:46

Does the OP live in USA? If so it could be fine,,or maybe they live in UK but plan to return to USA ?

OhTheRoses · 16/03/2019 20:43

Honestly op - It's absolutely ghastly.

Harlow (it isn't a name) in Essex (a much maligned county with a few nice bits.) The poor child.

H names:

Helen(a)
Harriet
Hannah
Hester
Henrietta
Holly
Hortensia
Hilary

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Rachelhaydenberk1 · 16/03/2019 20:33

Haha yes I'm guessing it's super American! That's okay. I am American after all.

I like Harlow Violet, Harlow Amelia, Harlow Ameline, Harlow Livia. I feel like I will have that ah-ha moment when I get the right name though. Keep suggestions coming!!

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Arnoldthecat · 16/03/2019 20:25

I must confess i have never heard of Harlow used as someones name. I just conferred with my landlady and asked if she was aware of Harlow as a girls name and she looked at me with incredulity and said..What ? Harlow as in Essex..?

Myusernameismud · 16/03/2019 20:20

I think it's a pretty name and if you do t ha e that automatic association with Harlow in Essex then go for it. I'd have a single syllable after Harlow though.

Harlow Jean (Jean Harlow reverse Grin)
Harlow Reid (my personal fave)

HerondaleDucks · 16/03/2019 20:15

I know 2 Harlows. They both have the middle name Freya which I think is a little odd... however! It is a popular name for little girls these days.

Ironic as I read an article in the paper today about how Harlow in Essex is the dumping ground for the unwanted vulnerable and trouble people in London boroughs.

OP if you like the name, use it!

MrsSchadenfreude · 16/03/2019 20:13

Harlow Dolly. Grin

More seriously, how about Ligia or Linnea as a middle name?

Fraula · 16/03/2019 20:09

I prefer Violet. I think Violetta would work with a one-syllable first name.

Fraula · 16/03/2019 20:08

OP. I like your attitude!

Amelie or Ameline sound lovely.
Isla?
Irina?

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Rachelhaydenberk1 · 16/03/2019 20:05

Thank you to those who like Harlow and are helping me. Or even if you dont if you'll look past your own taste!! Again, American and no one would associate with any town!!

I am liking Harlow Livia. What about Harlow Violetta?

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User24689 · 16/03/2019 19:56

OP, fair play to you. You have the patience of a saint.

For what it's worth, I like Harlow. Who cares if it is also a place name. It's been used enough times that I am 100 percent sure she isn't going to hear "You mean like the town in Essex?" every time she introduces herself.

This place sometimes!!

To answer your original question, I like Livia. I don't think it matters it looks like Olivia with the O chopped off, although I would understand that concern as a first name. I think as a middle name that doesn't matter.

OwlBeThere · 16/03/2019 19:52

@Summerhouse that’s not how you pronounce Myfannwy.
It’s muh-VAN-oi.

soontobemamma · 16/03/2019 19:47

I love the name Harlow! 😍 Legit one of my baby names that I'm thinking of I've thought of it for so many years!

Harlow Olivia sounds great!

BoudicasBoudoir · 16/03/2019 19:27

Ha! To whoever said Culbokie. Jemimaville?

I also thought Barlow. And Carr. And harlot.

More seriously, Lydia is a good suggestion.

Divgirl2 · 16/03/2019 19:26

Harlow Harper
Harlow Rose

From your list I dislike Harlow Amelia the least (that was on the list wasn't it?)

TatianaLarina · 16/03/2019 19:26

I wouldn’t name a kid after someone who died in their mid 20s even if I liked the name.

TwistinMyMelon · 16/03/2019 19:23

Is your surname haydenberk? Because Harlow Haydenberk is just cruel.

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Rachelhaydenberk1 · 16/03/2019 19:16

There is criticism here in the US too. It's not universally liked - I get it. This town critique is new but it's better than the harlot debate. That word doesnt bother me though. I've never heard it used. Nobody walks around saying "that girl stole my man. What a harlot!" I just dont think it comes up!!

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EstrellaDamn · 16/03/2019 19:13

They're very very common in Scotland @azulmariposa so I guess it's just that you're quite ignorant, really.

TatianaLarina · 16/03/2019 19:10

Come on OP, even in the US ‘the T is silent as in Harlow’.

It’s awful.

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Rachelhaydenberk1 · 16/03/2019 18:58

I dont hate Lydia. It's okay. It doesnt pop out as a name I totally love but it's not bad - thank you!

Yes I understand the town thing. Let's move past if at all possible Haha. I'm American!!

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Whoops75 · 16/03/2019 18:53

What about Lydia

FrancisCrawford · 16/03/2019 18:49

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