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Middle names for Indian name Anoushka?

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Tropicalsun56 · 03/01/2021 19:18

We were thinking of going in one of these directions, either to have a nature-inspired Indo/Western middle name or to have a traditional Indian name.

Nature Inspired:
Anoushka Celina
Anoushka Rose
Anoushka Lily
(Can’t think of any others, suggestions are welcome!!)

Indian:
Anoushka Leela
Anoushka Radhika (I am aware of the double “ka” ending but love the name, it is associated to an important family member)
Anoushka Ria
Anoushka Meera/Mira
Anoushka Parineeti (associated to family member)
Any other ideas are welcome! :)

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MerryMarigold · 05/01/2021 13:56

My personal view on middle names is like a pp mentioned. They are there for meaning, not because 'it sounds good' as it will be at rarely used. I think they are there to give the carrier of the name a sense of identity.I works definitely use Radhika if its someone important to you. We named our first son a family name which had died out so he is linked to that heritage. My twins, we let the grandparents on both sides choose the middle name, like a gift. My son knows his grandfather, who is now dead, chose his name which is a lovely link too. My daughter's name, which my mum gave, is Welsh and she chose it because it means love.

penpox · 05/01/2021 13:47

Traditional Indian gets my vote!

Parineeti Smile

Luckyelephant1 · 05/01/2021 10:40

Celina is sort of Indian, albeit with a different spelling to the usual Selena/Selina? I definitely know of some Indian Selena's! I much prefer your spelling though it almost makes it a totally different name even though its the same pronunciation!

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Tropicalsun56 · 05/01/2021 09:46

Thanks everyone for the comments! I have ruled out Indira! I didn’t think of the strong connection initially.
Do you think I should go for a traditional Indian middle name like Radhika/ Parineeti or should I go for a western middle name like Celina or Rose?
We are fully Indian and don’t have any European/ British heritage, apart from the fact that we live in the UK, so would an Indian girl called Anoushka Rose seem odd? I do love Celina and Rose but I feel like it doesn’t fit culturally and may seem a bit pretentious...

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Luckyelephant1 · 05/01/2021 08:00

Anoushka Rose or Anoushka Celina are both lovely.

Noooo to Indira! Unless you're a massive fan of Indira Gandhi!

cumulonimbus523 · 05/01/2021 07:35

I'm partial to Anoushka Ria...but for reasons Grin saying Anoushka Radhika how it's meant to be pronounced doesn't sound like a mouthful either to me.

Have you thought about shortening Parineeti to Pari if you feel it's too long or doesn't roll off the tongue? My parents almost named me that. Also, if you or DP is Indian then I think given the naming traditions of father's first name as middle name (though I have my mother's name because Dad flat out refused to give me a man's name) then using a female family member's name is delightful imo :)

ArosAdraDrosDolig · 05/01/2021 07:08

Anoushka Parineeti is my favourite! From the more Western names I like Anoushka Rose.

As for the unusual middle name, your dd might appreciate and love the link to her heritage and a family member and celebrate that. Most of the people I know who have a middle name from another culture use it widely and love it.

BABSYA · 05/01/2021 07:08

Anoushka Radikha or Pareenti if it is after a loved family member that will last a lifetime and be remembered. My daughter was named after both her great grand mother’s of her mum and dad. Purely because we loved the names and the emotional attachment was a bonus. It has a lovely feel explaining. Then our other daughters name was based on well we liked the name. Always fades into background when explaining.

If I was to go purely on liking Anoushka Rose.

XVmama · 05/01/2021 07:03

Do you like Indrani? Little girls in India aren’t called Indira any more because Mrs Gandhi has been judged so badly by history.

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Tropicalsun56 · 05/01/2021 06:57

@Yogaposer Thank you! :) It’s so tough deciding!

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Yogaposer · 04/01/2021 22:38

Radhika is beautiful as well. Good luck choosing Smile

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Tropicalsun56 · 04/01/2021 20:20

@Yogaposer I adore that name, it’s a big contender! I just wonder if DD will be annoyed if we give her such an unusual middle name. For some reason, I feel like Radhika, Leela, Celina are a bit more established as names than Parineeti, so it’s one of the more risky ones.

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Yogaposer · 04/01/2021 16:42

I love Parineeti for the middle name but I'm probably biased as i love traditional sounding indian names.

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Tropicalsun56 · 03/01/2021 23:16

I also just thought of Anoushka Indira which I’ve added to the list...

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Tropicalsun56 · 03/01/2021 23:16

Thank you for all your comments! Yes, Anoushka is also an Indian name and has a separate meaning in Sanskrit. It’s a very popular name.

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june2007 · 03/01/2021 23:10

Is Anoushka Indian? I thought it was Russian. Actually Although I think Rose is over usedout of all the combo,s above it is the best or Anoushka Lily.

Jelly4444 · 03/01/2021 23:05

Anoushka Meera is beautiful!

Doyoumind · 03/01/2021 22:49

Isn't Anoushka Russian?

penpox · 03/01/2021 22:45

Agree that middle names aren't said very often at all (unless you're saying your own, and even then, not frequently!). I don't think there would be huge pronunciation issues either.

I like that there is a family link and it is a gorgeous name Smile

August20 · 03/01/2021 22:34

@Tropicalsun56

Well middle names are not used that often but I don't think it would be too much of an issue.

I am assuming it is pronounced the same as for Parineeti Chopra?

AcornAutumn · 03/01/2021 22:28

I like Anoushka Rose

I have a complicated forrin name and a one syllable middle name is better i think.

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Tropicalsun56 · 03/01/2021 22:27

@LynetteScavo I like the sound of Maya but not keen on the meaning in Sanskrit

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Tropicalsun56 · 03/01/2021 22:26

@mathanxiety thank you for all the wonderful suggestions, some really good ones on that list!

@penpox @August20 do you think the pronunciation of Parineeti will be an issue?

@ZadieZadie I agree! Although I’m not so keen on Celine. There are quite a few a ending names on the list but it’s hard to avoid as most Indian names end in either “I” or “A”. I guess I could use Parineeti to break it up a bit

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LynetteScavo · 03/01/2021 21:30

Anoushka Maya

August20 · 03/01/2021 21:15

I mean, many of your options are lovely, those are just the two I liked the best.