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Middle name for River

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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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PlanetTeaTime · 30/08/2021 10:58

I wanted to call my child River but my partner didn't like it. We did compromise on it being her middle name though. Personally I think it's a lovely strong unusual name.

anguauberwaldironfoundersson · 30/08/2021 10:58

I've always loved Song as a middle name for River.

TheWayTheLightFalls · 30/08/2021 10:54

I’d use Ada River Surname personally. Otherwise something short and traditional.

Cbeebiesrehab · 30/08/2021 10:54

I know 5 Rivers actually (mainly boys though) so it’s not that unusual. The girl River is River Rose. As a PP said I would pair it with a feminine name to soften it a bit.

BunnytheFriendlyDragon · 30/08/2021 10:53

Thames

Island

Sorry OP these made me laugh.

I think it depends on your surname too tbh but I don't think a traditional name goes with it eg River Andrew or River Thomas doesn't work IMHO

RandomDent · 30/08/2021 10:52

Amy

barofsoap · 30/08/2021 10:52

Severn, Trent, Avon ?

Actually if you are going to give a girl a first name like River then give her something sensible for the middle name in case she wants to change it later

Northernsoullover · 30/08/2021 10:50

Island?

TatianaBis · 30/08/2021 10:49

Thames

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heyitshol · 30/08/2021 10:44

@Bananarama21

Please don't name your child river its massively unfair.
I think River is a lovely name, it's okay you don't feel the same
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heyitshol · 30/08/2021 10:44

@DotDotDotDotDot

Would it be for a boy or girl? I’ve heard of River for both recently.
A girl ❤️
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Bananarama21 · 30/08/2021 10:42

Please don't name your child river its massively unfair.

DotDotDotDotDot · 30/08/2021 10:28

Would it be for a boy or girl? I’ve heard of River for both recently.