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Anonymous10987654321 · 2024-02-04T11:19:08+00:00

Down to final 2 girls name combinations.... 1. Sofia Matilda 2. Summer Struggling with middle name for Summer, as Summer Matilda seems a bit clunky. Any ideas for a middle name for Summer welcome, preferably something Spanish/Greek.

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JollyJanuary · 04/02/2024 20:18

Another vote for Summer Lucia

KirstenBlest · 04/02/2024 20:16

Isn't there a pretty Spanish name you could use?
Something like Cruz or Ines.

KirstenBlest · 04/02/2024 20:12

Nealy all of them have 2-syllable 1-syllable forms.
I also know a few who go by Sarah Lou/David Tom short for Sarah Louise/David Thomas type of names

It's probably why most of the middle name threads suggest a whole pile of 1-syllable names.

I prefer a shorter first name, longer middle name combo because I find the Lily Rose, Ellie May, Arlo James, Noah Jay type names a bit too twee.

Wéigeetet · 04/02/2024 19:40

KirstenBlest · 04/02/2024 17:04

Matilda Summer is the best one. Summer is not to my taste at all.

I know quite a few who go by the first and middle name, but the names tend to be Sarah Jane or David John type names, not Summer Matilda, which is much longer.

This.

Wéigeetet · 04/02/2024 19:39

Summer Nights-Dream

KirstenBlest · 04/02/2024 17:37

@TimesHappyTimes , Usher Raymond IV the R&B singer goes by his first and middle name.
I thought he went by Usher. His father was Usher Raymond III.

You can't compare stage names or pen names to real names because they are often used because someone else already has the name.
(e.g David Tennant was born David McDonald, Reese Witherspoon are her last two names, Joseph Conrad used the anglicised versions of his first and third names)

bobbles4091 · 04/02/2024 17:19

Just wanted to say I have a Summer Olivia and it suits her beautifully and we have never looked back. I think all of these suggestions are really pretty as well. I think Sofia is a stunning name, we also liked it a lot, but I have since met an awful lot of little Sofia's/Sophia's so I'm glad we went with Summer. Good luck!

KirstenBlest · 04/02/2024 17:14

Summer Breeze

ShoesoftheWorld · 04/02/2024 17:12

Sophia Matilda is lovely (I don't like the Sofia spelling).

Don't like Summer at all.

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 04/02/2024 17:08

HandThatRocksCradleRulesWorld · 04/02/2024 11:37

Summer Eleni
Summer Katina
Summer Theodora
Summer Eirini
Summer Penelope
Summer Meadow
Summer Alexandra
Summer Iris
Summer Araceli
Summer Daphne
Summer Gabriela

🤞Please not 'Summer Meadow'🤞

You might as well give her the middle name 'term' or 'holiday' 🙄

KirstenBlest · 04/02/2024 17:04

Matilda Summer is the best one. Summer is not to my taste at all.

I know quite a few who go by the first and middle name, but the names tend to be Sarah Jane or David John type names, not Summer Matilda, which is much longer.

TimesHappyTimes · 04/02/2024 16:54

Anonymous10987654321 · 04/02/2024 15:51

@galliverstravels I'm glad I've found someone else that doesn't think it's strange.
I really like Matilda Summer but a friend has a Matilda, so I feel I will have to ask permission to use.
Update shortlist is Matilda Summer/Summer Matilda or Summer Lucia.

I don't think it's strange. Usher Raymond IV the R&B singer goes by his first and middle name. It's up to you what you feel is best for your child to be known as.

Mumofgirls2017 · 04/02/2024 16:17

I like summer

summer Sofia I quite like actually.
summer eliza
summer isabella
summer alba
summer evelina
summer olivia
summer penelope
summer elena

HoHoHoliday · 04/02/2024 15:52

Summer Sofia is beautiful!

Summer/Sofia Ines
Summer/Sofia Valentina
Summer/Sofia Mariana
Summer/Sofia Larissa

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Anonymous10987654321 · 04/02/2024 15:51

@galliverstravels I'm glad I've found someone else that doesn't think it's strange.
I really like Matilda Summer but a friend has a Matilda, so I feel I will have to ask permission to use.
Update shortlist is Matilda Summer/Summer Matilda or Summer Lucia.

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Applesandpears23 · 04/02/2024 15:45

Summer Joy?
Summer Alana?
Summer Skye?

Eminybob · 04/02/2024 15:41

What about Summer Sofia? I know some people don't like alliterative names, but I think it sounds nice.

galliverstravels · 04/02/2024 15:38

Also- I use both names for my children as I agree OP why give a middle name if you don't use it. Never thought it was unusual haha

galliverstravels · 04/02/2024 15:37

I like Matilda Summer, to me that rolls off the tongue best overall. It's really, really pretty and Matilda allows for more nickname options if she wishes when she's older than Summer would. But if you're intent on Summer as the Christian name then I'd maybe do Summer Matilda.

HandThatRocksCradleRulesWorld · 04/02/2024 15:33

Anonymous10987654321 · 04/02/2024 15:04

@Hummusandstuff and @thebirdsarewatchingyoucarefully I equally find it strange people give their children a middle name then never use it.... But as far as I'm concerned each to their own. I'll continue using both names for my children.

Is it a family tradition?

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Anonymous10987654321 · 04/02/2024 15:04

@Hummusandstuff and @thebirdsarewatchingyoucarefully I equally find it strange people give their children a middle name then never use it.... But as far as I'm concerned each to their own. I'll continue using both names for my children.

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Onelife2024 · 04/02/2024 15:00

Anonymous10987654321 · 04/02/2024 14:29

@Onelife2024 and @Mangotango39 You are both amazing, Summer Lucia is just divine. Definitely going on the list.

That’s lovely that you like Summer Lucia - it does sound gorgeous!

thebirdsarewatchingyoucarefully · 04/02/2024 14:58

Hummusandstuff · 04/02/2024 14:44

Very unusual to call them by both names. You’d really shout ‘dinner’s ready Sofia Matilda’ up the stairs?!

Same thing I was thinking.

Hummusandstuff · 04/02/2024 14:44

Very unusual to call them by both names. You’d really shout ‘dinner’s ready Sofia Matilda’ up the stairs?!

MrsSkylerWhite · 04/02/2024 14:39

Summer Matilda is lovely

Or Summer Skye?