Beatrix or Edith or something else?

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busybee87 · 06/01/2021 07:45

The other day I asked about the names Alice and Emily (middle name Freda). I still love both but neither quite seem perfect. I've been thinking about more unusual names. I like traditional but not twee or cutesy names.

How about either Beatrix (Bea) or Edith (Edie)? Middle name would still be Freda.

Or any other suggestions at all?

Also like Hettie, Hattie and Etta but not a fan of Henrietta and also not a fan of using nicknames as names.

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SmeleanorSmellstrop · 06/01/2021 08:27

Beatrix and Edith are both amazing names! Stronger and more quirky than Emily or Alice which are sweet but soft and almost a little dull but in a pretty way. I adore them both and their nicknames. I couldn't choose which one i like best!

Angel2702 · 06/01/2021 08:23

I like Edith

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busybee87 · 06/01/2021 08:08

I do love Harriet but it really doesn't flow with our surname sadly.

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EdgeOfACoin · 06/01/2021 08:03

Do you like Harriet instead of Henrietta? You can get Hattie and Etta from Harriet quite easily, and Hettie as well, at a push.

Harriet Freda sounds quite nice.

Kndg · 06/01/2021 07:59

Edith is lovely - this was my DGM's name.
Not as common as Alice or Emily.

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