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Noah, Jacob and ??

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Anon0987654321 · 08/01/2021 10:53

I currently have 2 boys Noah and Jacob and now expecting a girl.
I found boys names so easy but girls names are so hard.
I prefer names that are less likely to be shortened. So far we've been okay with Noah and Jacob.
Popularity isn't a great concern, if we love a name we will use regardless.

Many years ago before having children I always said I wanted Noah and Amelia. But I'm not sure I completely love it.

Some other names I like are:
Juliet
Lyra (recently heard, what are your opinions on this?)
Eliana (again recently heard)
Rosie (my sons love Rosie because of a baby they know called Rosie, but I know someone with this name and I'm worried she'll think baby is names after her)

I'm put off by associations for alot of names due to the job I do! Which makes it even harder. Any help would be greatly recieved.

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Anon0987654321 · 08/01/2021 14:31

And Thank you! I'm so surprised by the response of so many people wanting to help. Very much appreciated.

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Anon0987654321 · 08/01/2021 14:30

@sheslittlebutfierce I do like Martha BUT is it a little old fashioned maybe?

I love Eliza but can't use.

Anna is pretty but again like with Eve/Eva I'm a bit unsure eith the short one syllable surname @partyatthepalace and @SendHelp30

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orangenasturtium · 08/01/2021 14:30

Eliana is a Hebrew name so it "matches" Noah and Jacob, if that is what you want.

Other Hebrew names similarish to the names you like:

Lyra: Lior, Liora, Leila, Leah
Rosie: Raisa, Raisal
Juliet: Yael
Eliana: Ilana, Ilanit

There are lots of other names with Hebrew origins that aren't biblical and have anglicised forms eg Elizabeth, Gabriella, Isabella, Abigail, Tamara, Aviva, Zinnia, Dalia, Talia, Ariel, Daniella, Sarah, Zara.

sheslittlebutfierce · 08/01/2021 14:26

Martha!

partyatthepalace · 08/01/2021 14:13

Like both Lyra and Amelia (seem to be more Emilias right now)

A few short ones below, some of them biblical but don't think they are thought of as such

Lois
Frances
Anna
Ellen
Elowen
Freya
Caitlin
Rosa (or Rose) nn Rosie or Rosanna?
Nancy
Eliza
Robin
Evelyn
Jocelyn

SmeleanorSmellstrop · 08/01/2021 14:06

If I could choose any name for Noah and Jacob's sister, my personal choice would be Iris or Clara.

SmeleanorSmellstrop · 08/01/2021 14:04

I strongly dislike Amelia. It is so common and I don't like the 'meely' sound. It reminds me of worms for some reason 🤔

SmeleanorSmellstrop · 08/01/2021 14:01

I would choose Juliet. I don't think jts too unusual at all! Its very well-known and fairly well-used (although not common which is nice). I think it has the best 'feel' with Noah and Jacob. Lyra is amazing and lovely because of the character in the Philip Pullman books but i wouldn't put it with Noah and Jacob as it has a very different vibe (unless you dont mind that?) I prefer Juliet slightly, but it can obviously be easily shortened (although no more easily than Jacob! So if iy isnt a problem for Jacob I am sure you can endure it isn't a problem with Juliet.

Eliana goes well with Noah and Jacob, being not biblical but a religious name, but it will definitely get shortened. It's also a bit frilly for my liking.

Rosie is very cute but all the Rosies I know have shortened their name to Rose now they're adults. So i'd choose Rose or Rosa with Rosje as a nickname. It also sounds nice with sibling names.

SendHelp30 · 08/01/2021 13:56

What about Eva as a compromise on Eve

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Anon0987654321 · 08/01/2021 13:51

UPDATE

I adore Juliet. My only concern is its very unusual compared to Noah and Jacob. She would never be able to get things with her name on like they can.

I've met a baby Rachel recently and I did think how nice is sounded. But I've met a few undesirable Rachel's too.

I do like Eve.... but surname is short one syllable so not sure it works.

Think I would prefer Rosie to Rose if I'm honest. Because Rose sounds very harsh with the surname.

Alice.... I want to love it, but all I can think is A Lice or Alice the Camel song from Brownies many years ago!

The boys names instantly felt right but for some reason none of these girls names do.

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emmie841 · 08/01/2021 13:36

Alice goes beautifully x

pilates · 08/01/2021 13:10

I prefer Rose or Rosa

Jessica
Esme

QuantumJump · 08/01/2021 13:08

Of your names I love Juliet and Lyra.

FluffyEggsontoast · 08/01/2021 13:04

Clementine
Verity
Audrey or Aubrey
Alice

ArchbishopOfBanterbury · 08/01/2021 13:03

I think Rose is my favourite of your list. Classic, simple and beautifully timeless, like your boys. I wouldn't worry about a wannabe namesake. You know why you chose it.

Lyra is lovely and unlikely to get shortened. It's not "on theme" with your boys names, but it's equally strong. She'll be her own person and doesn't have to fit in.

Juliet and Eliana are very likely to get shortened. Juliet is lovely though. There are a lot of Ellie's so I'm less keen.

What about Alice?

Jabba2020 · 08/01/2021 13:02

I love Juliet.
Noah Jacob and Everly

viques · 08/01/2021 12:55

[quote Anon0987654321]@viques I'm not against biblical names! I love alot of biblical boys names. Its just from the job I do I have met alot of people and have negative associates with most biblical girls names or I just dislike them[/quote]
Fair enough! Shakespeare it is then.

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itsgettingweird · 08/01/2021 12:44

I immediately thought Issac and then realised your having a girl!

So juliet and Rosie are my favourites from your list.

Also,

Noah, Jacob and Amelia
Noah, Jacob and Lucy
Noah, Jacob and Alice
Noah, Jacob and Grace/Gracie

campion · 08/01/2021 12:39

Lucy

starrynight19 · 08/01/2021 12:35

Martha

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 08/01/2021 12:33

As Noah and Jacob are quite popular, I think you should go for a similarly popular name - so Juliet, Lyra and Eliana don't really work for that (although I do love Juliet, Lyra is a bit trendy and Eliana will be another Ellie). I think Rose (nn Rosie) of your choices would fit well.

Also if you stick with one or 2 syllables (like your sons), then I think names are slightly less likely to be shortened. It would be nice imo to go with a different sounding ending to Noah and Jacob as well so:

Sophie - my fave with your sons names
Lily
Grace
Alice
Esme
Erin
Iris
Lucy
Chloe
Zoe
Phoebe

awwkkwwaard · 08/01/2021 12:32

Kerin. Biblical.

SendHelp30 · 08/01/2021 12:29

@Anon0987654321 do you like any of the ones suggested?

baumwolle · 08/01/2021 12:16

Lydia, Phoebe, Chloe (technically all biblical but I don't think they really have strong connotations so you might still like them)

Other suggestions: Ruby, Thea, Lily, Carla, Leonie

AnxiousAnnie86 · 08/01/2021 12:15

@Anon0987654321

Emily? I love the name Emily but my cousin has it🤣

Noah, Jacob and

Sophie
Emily
Darcey (thats in our top two)