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Down to two girl's names

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WhiskersPete · 02/11/2022 21:05

DD2 is due in a few weeks. We are down to 2 names. DD1 is called Anoushka.

So, Lyra or Holly?

(DH and I are both fans of His Dark Materials btw)

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CaffiSaliMali · 07/11/2022 10:52

Lyra works better than Holly with Anoushka as PPs have said.

Other options:
Juliet
Saskia
Evangeline
Sabrina/Sabina/Sabine
Natasha
Larissa
Clarissa
Cordelia
Cassandra
Rosaline/Rosalind/Rosina/Rosanna
Marisa (Lyra's mother in HDM)

BeaLola · 06/11/2022 18:13

I prefer Lyra of your two choices but feel it doesn't match the loveliness of DD1 name

How about

Verity
Beatrix or Beatrice
Astra

OliviaFlaversham · 06/11/2022 18:10

Lyra is perfect.

It ticks the HDM box, especially if not keen on Serafina.

It is a lovely name in its own right and as unusual enough to go with Anoushka.

If still not sure, how about Asta or Xaphania?

Shouldawouldacoulda30 · 06/11/2022 17:46

I would choose Lara over Lyra …Lyra sounds like Lycra .

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WhiskersPete · 06/11/2022 17:42

Lyra sounds like my antiseizure tablets.

Fortunately most people won't be familiar with these.

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Siilka · 06/11/2022 16:26

Lyra sounds like my antiseizure tablets.

greatpotential · 05/11/2022 09:21

Leone
Esther (or Esme?)
Eleni
Miranda

NotaMary · 04/11/2022 22:51

Natasha
Vanessa
Madeleine
Daphne

Pinksmyfavoritecolour · 04/11/2022 22:45

Magdalene
Evangeline
Genevieve

creideamhdóchasgrá · 04/11/2022 22:44

^chosen

creideamhdóchasgrá · 04/11/2022 22:44

Update - the OP has chose Lyra

Baconand · 04/11/2022 22:38

Lyra. Holly and Anoushka sound like step sisters (as in named by different parents).
But I’m not convinced that Lyra is that great with it either.
I’d go Saskia or Sorcha

ShesThunderstorms · 04/11/2022 22:30

Lyra. Definitely. It goes much better with Anoushka and it's just a bit more special than Holly.

Beachloveramy · 04/11/2022 22:27

I also prefer Holly (would probably spell it Hollie though) but agree Lyra goes better with Anoushka.

Lara is a good suggestion

Have you considered:
Talia
Elodie
Aida / Ida

creideamhdóchasgrá · 04/11/2022 15:07

WhiskersPete · 04/11/2022 11:09

Any thoughts on suggestions made?

Oh yes, lots. I really appreciate all the feedback.

I fully agree that Lyra is better with Anoushka as it has more punch than Holly. I was already swinging more towards Lyra and now I am more convinced. I think it does stand up to Anoushka.

We love HDM and I so badly want to love Seraphina but I just don't. Just personal preference I guess.

Some other excellent suggestions I will keep mulling over. Thank you all!

Glad it’s been a helpful process. Lyra is just lovely :)

AlwaysFoldingWashing · 04/11/2022 11:22

My thoughts exactly

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WhiskersPete · 04/11/2022 11:09

Any thoughts on suggestions made?

Oh yes, lots. I really appreciate all the feedback.

I fully agree that Lyra is better with Anoushka as it has more punch than Holly. I was already swinging more towards Lyra and now I am more convinced. I think it does stand up to Anoushka.

We love HDM and I so badly want to love Seraphina but I just don't. Just personal preference I guess.

Some other excellent suggestions I will keep mulling over. Thank you all!

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MyLifeNow20 · 03/11/2022 21:52

Delilah?

Girlsontour · 03/11/2022 20:42

Naomi?

CoddledAsAMommet · 03/11/2022 20:41

Lyra is lovely, but Anoushka and Xanthe would be fabulous.

schoolsoutforever · 03/11/2022 20:32

To me Lyra is way better with Anouska than Holly. Holly is a sweet name but a bit dated to me (I had a dog called Holly in the late 80s and most of the girls I know with the name were 80s90s born). Lyra sounds more dramatic and strong to me. Having said that, if you love Holly everyone will be happy and she'll own her name.

JamSandle · 03/11/2022 20:27

Lyra. Absolutely gorgeous.

creideamhdóchasgrá · 03/11/2022 20:26

WhiskersPete · 02/11/2022 21:05

DD2 is due in a few weeks. We are down to 2 names. DD1 is called Anoushka.

So, Lyra or Holly?

(DH and I are both fans of His Dark Materials btw)

Any thoughts on suggestions made?

Fivebeanchilli · 03/11/2022 18:46

More thoughts...
Celeste
Emmeline
Sadie
Persephone

LadyDanburysHat · 03/11/2022 15:18

Anoushka is a great name. I would choose Lyra

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