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Odette

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LizzyMargaret · 28/07/2019 15:35

Thoughts? We already have an Aurora, aged 3. I know they’re both names of princesses and from ballet so I’m concerned that using them as sibling names will be a bit... twee?

Other name suggestions are appreciated for a girl and boy. Middle names for Odette too as we’re struggling.

Thanks, Liz x

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Marcipex · 29/07/2019 07:51

sisters I know are
Aurora and Bella
Aurora and Pixie

Marcipex · 29/07/2019 07:44

Honestly? I think nearly everyone will say Odd ett. English speakers will anyway.

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LizzyMargaret · 29/07/2019 07:37

The ballet/princess link is probably the only thing putting us off using the name so we would probably make a conscious effort to avoid that if we don’t end up using Odette or have another child in the future.

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Botanica · 29/07/2019 04:56

Love it, and it's beautiful alongside Aurora.

Also made me think of the wartime spy too - a strong courageous woman.

PaquitaVariation · 29/07/2019 01:09

I would make the ballet link but it’s a nice enough name. Would you continue the theme for a theoretical third child? Then it would become more obvious.

EllenEyewater · 29/07/2019 00:51

There’s always Giselle if you want to continue the ballet theme.

LongPurples · 29/07/2019 00:40

I know you didn't ask for opinions on the name, but Odette makes me think 'omlette', so I don't like it at all, sorry.

However, in answer to your query about whether it is too matchy with Aurora, I would definitely connect them with ballet and mentally raise an eyebrow.

FreddiesMammy · 29/07/2019 00:35

It’s gorgeous, sounds lovely with Aurora too

merlotqueen · 29/07/2019 00:33

I like Odette and worked with a lovely Odile once.

Frith2013 · 29/07/2019 00:31

It’s ok but Ottilie was on my list.

For some reason, Ursula has popped into my mind, which isn’t similar at all.

BareBelliedSneetch · 28/07/2019 19:41

I love the name Odette.

I know a 40-something Odette.

Ottilie is a good call too (I know a 4 yr old ottilie)

Dorigen · 28/07/2019 19:36

Odette is gorgeous, and goes beautifully with Aurora.

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LizzyMargaret · 28/07/2019 19:35

It’s pronounced Oh-Deht or Aw-Deht. No odd sound in it.

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pinkhousesarebest · 28/07/2019 19:20

The only Odettes I know (France) are 60 plus. It is a very old fashioned name.

bigmap · 28/07/2019 19:08

I think it looks nice written down but is it pronounced "oh-debt"? (best I could go phonetically). If that's how it's pronounced I think it's awful

MadameJosephine · 28/07/2019 19:04

Beautiful, both Odette and Aurora are gorgeous names. For middle names how about

Odette Joy
Odette Margarite

KellyMarieTunstall2 · 28/07/2019 19:01

I love Odette it's beautiful, so is Odile.

Changedname81 · 28/07/2019 18:55

Does Odette have an Odd sound? (To a pp)

I pronounce it O-Debt not Odd-et

Is that right?

Either way they match really nicely

daisypond · 28/07/2019 18:55

Sorry, I think they are very twee together just because of the ballet link. But I’m not sure how many people will pick up on that. I like Odette, though. It has some strength about it.

CatherineOfAragonsPrayerBook · 28/07/2019 16:50

Possible flower names for a middle besides Viola:

Odette Lily
Odette Rosina
Odetta Florentina

mrsw2 · 28/07/2019 16:44

Lovely name , also like Manon.

GMtoBe · 28/07/2019 16:35

I absolutely love Odette. Definitely use it!

Fifthtimelucky · 28/07/2019 16:29

I know a little Odette. I like it.

MagicKingdomDizzy · 28/07/2019 16:27

I like Odette.

Also, Yvette which is slightly softer sounding.

Leakinglikeacolander · 28/07/2019 16:22

Odette is lovely.