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Middle name for River

163 replies

heyitshol · 30/08/2021 10:07

Hi all. After considering middle names for Ada I'm also thinking about first name River. Any MN suggestions? Thanks x

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Florasteddy · 31/08/2021 11:43

[quote Seanchailleach]**@Cindie943811A* racial bias (how does that affect one?)*

With names, many formerly enslaved people like to choose novel names that set aside those imposed on them. Many other people are unaware of this and some regard novel names as "not a name".[/quote]
That's really interesting. I didn't know that but it makes perfect sense.
I think there's a very obvious bit of systemic racism on this particular baby name board.
The default tends to towards white middle class English names. Any other nationality/race/culture gets mentioned in the OP.

Seanchailleach · 31/08/2021 11:27

@Cindie943811A racial bias (how does that affect one?)

With names, many formerly enslaved people like to choose novel names that set aside those imposed on them. Many other people are unaware of this and some regard novel names as "not a name".

wincarwoo · 31/08/2021 11:25

@HoldingTheDoor

Totally agree. You just know what all the posters who warn of bullying, never making a success of yourself or not being able to be a plausibly named pensioner/ prime minister are like irl.

Sane?

Is prejudice the definition of sanity?
HoldingTheDoor · 31/08/2021 10:45

SummerHillGang has a nice list though. River Alice sounds particularly nice imho.

HoldingTheDoor · 31/08/2021 10:40

Totally agree. You just know what all the posters who warn of bullying, never making a success of yourself or not being able to be a plausibly named pensioner/ prime minister are like irl.

Sane?

summerhillgang · 31/08/2021 10:33

River Ellis
River Alice
River Evan
River Margot
River Eden
River Clementine
River Constance
River Rowan
River Seren
River Noa
River Leontine
River Romily
River Octavia

Guineapigbridge · 31/08/2021 06:36

I think it's a cool and sophisticated name.
Someone earlier suggested River Rosemary, which sounds good to my ears. Or River Josephine.

MrsGilly1 · 31/08/2021 06:23

Hi,

Lovely name but I agree it needs a really feminine middle name - like..

River Annabelle
River Beatrice
River Charlotte
River Darcie
River Emmeline
River Florence
River Gracie
River Hermonie
River Isabella
River Jemima
River Kaitlin
River Lucia
River Madeleine
River Nellie
River Ophelia
River Primrose
River Sophia
River Violet
River Xanthe
River Zadie

abitfunny · 31/08/2021 05:54

It’s a lovely name OP especially for a girl. Ignore the (very boring) mumsnetters on here who in real life probably wouldn’t say boo to a goose, yet have so much time on their hands to speak so passionately about a name choice.

I like River Pearl! Or River Maeve

Cindie943811A · 30/08/2021 22:59

I don’t see anything wrong with River as a name for a female of any age.
Sounds nice and no unpleasant associations. And I’m white, older and have several degrees so don’t feel I can be told my preference is due to my immaturity, racial bias (how does that affect one?) or lack of education.
I feel that a 3 or more syllable name beginning with a consonant flows best. Having said that I do like the suggested River Wren.

wincarwoo · 30/08/2021 22:56

@MilkywayMonarch22

Also i hate when you get a post like this with a nice unusual name, and you get rude and nasty posters! It's not as if she said Fufublobbykins is it?!

I have a very unusual name, never bullied or commented on as a child. Love it and have never wanted to change it. The only people who've ever made comments are close minded adults.

Totally agree. You just know what all the posters who warn of bullying, never making a success of yourself or not being able to be a plausibly named pensioner/ prime minister are like irl.
MilkywayMonarch22 · 30/08/2021 22:42

Also i hate when you get a post like this with a nice unusual name, and you get rude and nasty posters!
It's not as if she said Fufublobbykins is it?!

I have a very unusual name, never bullied or commented on as a child. Love it and have never wanted to change it. The only people who've ever made comments are close minded adults.

MilkywayMonarch22 · 30/08/2021 22:38

@Bananarama21 I know a couple of kids named River! Gorgeous name, and it suits each child I've seen it with in a different way.

Seanchailleach · 30/08/2021 22:24

I tend to think middle names are for role model names - usually a grandparent's name.

Kihanxxxx · 30/08/2021 22:15

@Magenta82 there is absolutely nothing wrong with it. How is it not appropriate for a child there is actually something wrong with you.

Kihanxxxx · 30/08/2021 22:13

@Bananarama21 how In the world is it "unfair" 🥴

shinynewapple21 · 30/08/2021 22:13

@Chunkymenrock

Here we go again with the Rose/Mae/Grace dull as ditchwater suggestions. 🙄 Be a bit more original. They are everywhere.

Yes but it's a balance with a more unusual first name .

snowspider · 30/08/2021 22:09

I admit my go to film is Stand By Me so River is always going to be a great pick

snowspider · 30/08/2021 22:03

River Salma

EdgeOfACoin · 30/08/2021 21:12

River Niamh
River Maeve
River Nina
River Irene (pronounced Eye-reenee)
River Serena

ShinyHappySummers · 30/08/2021 21:10

River Belle?

ShinyHappySummers · 30/08/2021 21:08

River Sylvie
River Marigold
River Amelia
River June
River Paloma
River Darcy
River Eloise
River Pearl
River Ottilie
River Ruby
River Saffron
River India
River Delilah

ShinyHappySummers · 30/08/2021 21:04

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EJM87 · 30/08/2021 19:56

I think Ada River or River Ada sound nice together I really like starting to like River for a girl

How about these

River Sienna
River Alaia/Alayah
River Thea
River Maeve
River Rosa
River Ave (AH-vay)
River Esmae
River Franchesca
River Ruby
River Amara
River Jasmin
River Ivy
River Linnea (Lyn-Nay-AH)
River Summer
River Isla
River Saffron
River Autumn
River Athena
River Skyla
River Sophia
River Violet

fuzzymoomin · 30/08/2021 19:53

There are some really ignorant people on this site. If you don't have a useful answer to a question, just move on. The OP hasn't asked for opinions on the name, give a suggestion of a middle name or jog on.

River Amelia
River Eliza
River Ophelia
River Siena
River Sophia