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Choosing a name for our 3rd girl

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Zippetydoodahzippetyay · 27/01/2020 10:23

My husband and I are thrilled to have a third baby girl on the way. But we used up our favourite names on the first two and although have plenty that we like, haven't got a stand out favourite this time. Please comment on our ideas!

We already have a Liesl Evelyn Maria and a Giselle Harriet.

For the third baby, middle name will be Kathleen (we like to choose family names for middle names).

First name ideas are:
Lydia
Heidi
Alina
Helena
Florence
Lavinia/Livinia
Orla

My husband is a Australian born but his parents are Swiss and Polish. I am Australian born but with Irish, Scottish and English grandparents.

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Whatsyourflava · 27/01/2020 10:48

Here are some suggestions. Don’t know if they’re very suitable really. I love Florence and Orla. Those 2 are my favs especially Florence

Willa
Imogen
Sadie
Edith / Edie
Margaret /Maggie
Clementine/ Clemmie
Roxanne/Roxanna
Pearl
Delilah
Ottilie (Ottie)
Cora
Eliza
River
Winter
Jemima
Holly
Cleo

Pigsmightfly212 · 27/01/2020 10:47

My daughter has Kathleen as a middle name too after a much loved family member.
I love your other daughters names too.

Lydia - Love this. I know a few of all ages from adult to pre school, but not over common. I think it's a name that suits all ages.
Heidi - One of my favourites. I only know two, and both are lovely. Also brings back happy childhood memories as I absolutely loved the "Heidi" television series/ film.
Alina - Beautiful. I think this would fit perfectly with your other daughters names.
Helena - I know a Helaina (pronounced Helayna) and it's so pretty.
Florence - I like this, but know quite a few, and most get shortened to Flo.
Lavinia/Livinia - Pretty. I've only ever met one Lavinia.
Orla - Also like, but not as much as your others.

You have great taste in names! I can understand why it's a hard choice.

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Zippetydoodahzippetyay · 27/01/2020 10:32

@karenthecleaner 😆

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Zippetydoodahzippetyay · 27/01/2020 10:32

@ikeakia that is definitely my preferred pronunciation 🙂

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Zippetydoodahzippetyay · 27/01/2020 10:31

@Thetigeronthewobbelboard yes I believe that is the traditional spelling which I would usually prefer, but also conscious of living in Australia and not wanting her to have to spell it out constantly.

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ikeakia · 27/01/2020 10:29

Helena ( Hel-lay-na proununciation) is lovely.

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Thetigeronthewobbelboard · 27/01/2020 10:25

Of those, I think I would go for Lavinia or Orla (but I would spell Orlagh.

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