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Harriet and Ariadne?

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bendythumbs · 09/10/2019 09:38

NC for this just as outing. I've been mulling over names, and not sure about this combination! I already have a DD Harriet, always called Hattie although of course she might choose to be Harriet or Harry later on. One of the few names I love this time round is Ariadne. I think chances are though that this would be shortened to Ari or Addy. I like both of them as nicknames but are they too similar sounding to Harriet/Hattie? (Especially when being bellowed up the stairs, for example?)

And if general consensus is a no, can anyone suggest any other lovely -e type names or names in the same vein? I love the sound of Antigone (and the nickname Tiggy!) but hate how it looks. Not a fan of Hermione.

Thanks!

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user1493494961 · 12/10/2019 19:19

I think the potential for Harry and Ari, or Hattie and Addie would put me off. Way too similar.

Charlottejbt · 11/10/2019 20:43

Where has Antigone come from all of a sudden? I know about Oedipus Rex, I just don't understand how the name has come from nowhere to be on everyone's shortlist. I like it but would have considered it too "out there" and my DCs have very ordinary Greek names.

I like Ismene, the name of Antigone's sister. The only things that put me off it for a middle name is that it maybe sounds too much like "meany". Plus the spelling is a bit confusing, as my old tutor said it was supposed to be spelled Hismene, but the traditional spelling seems to have stuck.

Sparklypurpleunicornsaremyfav · 11/10/2019 19:10

Thanks, sounds a lot better than in my head!!!

MarshaBradyo · 11/10/2019 18:40

Nice combination

Aridane · 11/10/2019 18:38

Like Hermione!

Aridane · 11/10/2019 18:38

Ann Tigger Knee

Sparklypurpleunicornsaremyfav · 11/10/2019 17:13

Bit off topic but how do you pronounce antigone, I look at it as its spelt and it doesn't sound like a name?!
Anyway I love the name Harriet, how about philippa?
Hattie and pippa sound cute

userabcname · 11/10/2019 09:13

I love the name Ariadne. Only know one and she shortens to Ari. Also know an Andromeda which is also pretty cool!

Sleepnplay · 11/10/2019 09:08

I love Ariadne too, think it sounds fine with Harriet/Hattie.

Seraphina shortened to Sepphie?

Aridane · 11/10/2019 08:53

Love Aridane!

Aridane · 11/10/2019 06:37

I too live Ariadne Grin

littleorangecat22 · 11/10/2019 06:24

I love both

Jaffa1298 · 11/10/2019 06:19

Ophelia, shortened to Lia?

BlueWonder · 11/10/2019 06:12

To my mind, the 'd' in Ariadne makes it a bit too much. Sorry, don't know why! I might condider just Ariane or Arianne, shortened to Ana or Anna.

Harriet and Arianne
Hattie and Ana
Hattie and Anna

BlueWonder · 11/10/2019 06:03

Lydia shortened to Lyddie?

thatmustbenigelwiththebrie · 11/10/2019 05:32

Ariadne gets a big fat no from me. Sorry.

MrsBertBibby · 11/10/2019 05:28

Do you know the stories of these mythical characters? Maybe look them up before saddling your baby with them.

Harriet and Penelope sound great together, and Penelope (wife of Odysseus) is a rare instance of a Greek mythical woman who is smart and has agency rather than being a perennial victim or rescuee of some bloke.

FredaFrogspawn · 11/10/2019 03:59

Love Ariadne, but I agree it’s very sound-similar to Hattie. Love, love Vita! What a great name. And I have always loved Phaedra.

071019DD · 11/10/2019 03:53

I love Ariadne and I dont think any of the potential nn confusion would put me off. I love Addy (Adelaide was on my list for Addy nn but OH vetoed) and think it sounds fab with Hattie... as for shouting up the stairs, in our house I'd probably should "Ads" if there ever was any confusion but kids are pretty switched on (or deliberately switched off) to shouts up the stairs lol!!!

milienhaus · 09/10/2019 15:17

Phaedra? Ariadnes sister in the myth!

EdgarAllenSloe · 09/10/2019 15:14

Xanthe?

bridgetreilly · 09/10/2019 15:12

Harry and Ari sound VERY similar, as do Hatty and Addy. I would try to think of something else, tbh.

Hermione
Persephone
Penelope
Arianna
Adriana
Hebe
Phoebe

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bendythumbs · 09/10/2019 13:35

Just to clarify, she is never ever called Harriet except at the doctor's and most people don't know it's her full name. TBH I'm more worried about Addy and Hattie sounding too similar!

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bendythumbs · 09/10/2019 13:34

Thank you for the suggestions btw @Awwlookatmybabyspider - not hitting quite the right note although can't quite put my finger on why not as some lovely names!

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AudacityOfHope · 09/10/2019 13:34

They're both lovely names, but guarantee I'd end up saying Arriet and Hariadne Grin

They're just that wee bit too similar.

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