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et/ette girls names

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needgname · 25/04/2019 05:48

I am currently in the late stages of my pregnancy and we are still undecided on what we are going to name our little girl. My husband and I both seem to like the et/ette sounding names. We have Harriet high on our list but I recently discovered that my great grandfather was affectionately known by Harry and we already named our dd1 after my great grandmother meaning we would have a husband and wife sibset. I don't know if this is enough to change our favourite but looking into other options. My husband really likes Juliette and I like Violet.

What are your thoughts on the names Harriet, Juliette and Violet? Middle name will be Florence (family name)
What other et/ette names do you like?

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needgname · 25/04/2019 07:16

@Rosesaredead I don't think the Harriet/Harry should be an issue, just something we need to consider. I prefer Violet over Juliette and my husband is the other way around. He really liked Juliette with my first pregnancy but we ended up with a completely different name (both first and middle names my suggestions). There's no real difference between Juliet and Juliette, just a personal preference in spelling for us.

Thanks for the other suggestions, I don't mind Colette but Lisette and Nanette aren't quite my style.

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Tiramisu1 · 25/04/2019 07:15

Nicolette?

Tiramisu1 · 25/04/2019 07:15

I like Juliette best.

Don't like Harriet/Harriette at all.

Rosesaredead · 25/04/2019 06:24

Saying that, I really like Violet (maybe more than Harriet) and I also like Collette. What's the difference between Juliet and Juliette pronounciation-wise - is there any?

Rosesaredead · 25/04/2019 06:23

I'd stick with Harriet if it's your favourite. Harry and Harriet are different names and from what you've said it sounds like Harry wasn't even his real name, just a nickname. I can't imagine it being an issue that your daughter's great great grandfather had the male version of her name as his nickname? Regardless of whether her big sister is named after his wife.

Peachbubble · 25/04/2019 06:01

I like Violet the best from your list. Others I like
Lisette
Nanette

Ricekrispie22 · 25/04/2019 06:00

I like all three. The only other that I like is Colette.