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Names too samey?

32 replies

Oneshoetwoshoe · 20/05/2024 19:19

Hello, I’ve just found out that we’re having another girl. Our eldest is called Molly, which I love. We had intended to call her Lily after both of my grandmothers, but when she was born she just didn’t look like one.

I know it’s a really popular name and I don’t love that, but I love that it is a name associated with two wonderful women for me. There is every chance that this one may not look like a Lily either (😂) but I can’t quite settle on Molly and Lily together- is it me being weird or is it just too much?

It isn’t that I love the ‘Lee’ sound at the end of the names, just coincidence. So I’m asking: 1. is it going to sound too twee and 2. Any alternative suggestions? The middle name will be Margaret after my DH’s Nana and my Aunt, so although I love them I’m keen to avoid names beginning with M. Any help appreciated x

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Vimtoad · 20/05/2024 20:13

Lilith

lily is lovely

MrsDTucker · 20/05/2024 20:12

They sound fine.

buolaoir · 20/05/2024 20:11

I think they sound fine together

SausageRoll2020 · 20/05/2024 20:09

Molly and Lily sound too similar to me and quite twee together.
Are you using Molly as a nickname for Mary? Mary and Lillian who happen to go by Molly and Lily gives them better options as they grow up.

BoleynMemories13 · 20/05/2024 19:59

Too similar for me with the repeated lee sounds.

What about Lila or Lilia?

DuchessOfSausage · 20/05/2024 19:58

They're fine. Molly and Milly would be too close.

Moreteaandchocolate · 20/05/2024 19:30

I know a Molly and Lily sibset and have always thought they sound lovely together - I would definitely go for it!

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