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Dorothy Violet or Molly Dorothy

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Idarosetta · 31/05/2024 13:24

Which name to pick?

OH grandmother was called Dorothy.

DD2 has been referred to as little Dot throughout pregnancy and first few weeks so would like to keep Dorothy for both those reasons above.

DD 1 Daisy

I love Daisy & Molly together. But also love Violet which OH has said no to. So trying to include as a second name. However not keen on Molly Violet.

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Tuwhituwhoo · 03/06/2024 23:26

sprigatito · 31/05/2024 21:42

Dorothy Violet.

Daisy and Dot is adorable!

My thoughts exactly!

FangsForTheMemory · 03/06/2024 23:19

Dorothy Violet. I loathe Molly, it’s so ugly.

sprigatito · 31/05/2024 21:42

Dorothy Violet.

Daisy and Dot is adorable!

Mobley52 · 31/05/2024 21:41

I prefer Molly Dorothy

CTW23 · 31/05/2024 17:43

Dorothy violet is absolutely lovely!

Firsttimebabymummy · 31/05/2024 17:26

TealDog · 31/05/2024 13:25

I prefer Dorothy Violet. Molly Dorothy feels like there’s to many Y’s

Agree with this

Also really like Dorothy Violet

GuppytheCat · 31/05/2024 17:06

pikkumyy77 · 31/05/2024 14:17

I think Molly Dorothy rapidly devolves to Molly Dolly. I think that might be a problem.

My great-aunts' names!

(Mary and Dorothy for 'best')

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Idarosetta · 31/05/2024 17:04

resm · 31/05/2024 16:19

Daisy and Dorothy are a bit much, I think. Daisy and Molly have a lovely ring though.

Molly Dorothy is fine as a full name, it has meaning for you both and won’t be said out loud too often (I would imagine). Molly Dolly, as mentioned above, is a cute little nickname for the baby. Or wee Molly Dot!

Congratulations btw!

ETA. Maybe save Violet for a potential third child if you love the name as much as Molly. Your husband might be all over it after you’ve compromised this time round.

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Thank you 😊

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resm · 31/05/2024 16:19

Daisy and Dorothy are a bit much, I think. Daisy and Molly have a lovely ring though.

Molly Dorothy is fine as a full name, it has meaning for you both and won’t be said out loud too often (I would imagine). Molly Dolly, as mentioned above, is a cute little nickname for the baby. Or wee Molly Dot!

Congratulations btw!

ETA. Maybe save Violet for a potential third child if you love the name as much as Molly. Your husband might be all over it after you’ve compromised this time round.

KirstenBlest · 31/05/2024 15:59

I like Molly and Dorothy.
Love Dot.

I don't like Dorothea or Theodora.

RogueFemale · 31/05/2024 15:48

Dorothy Violet or Molly Violet.

Needanewname42 · 31/05/2024 14:59

Idarosetta · 31/05/2024 14:32

Just because it sounds cutesy or is there something I'm missing?

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To me it sounds very cutesy, and the next step from Molly Dolly is Trolly Dolly
Alternatively it could end up as Mo-Do.

I think I'd avoid it just sound cutesy and cartoonish.

CountingCrones · 31/05/2024 14:47

Daisy and Dot is rather cute (or Dottie, or nickname of your choice) for siblings.

I’d go Dorothy Violet.

PaminaMozart · 31/05/2024 14:40

Violetta. Say it out loud..... it's beautiful!

Add Dorothea if it matters.

ZipZapZoom · 31/05/2024 14:39

Dorothy is lovely and the personal meaning behind it is very sweet. I'd go for Dorothy over Molly, Dotty and Daisy sound good together.

MockneyReject · 31/05/2024 14:36

There's nothing wrong with Dorothy Violet.
Dorothy isn't usually shortened to Dolly - that's Dolores.

SilverSimca · 31/05/2024 14:34

Dorothy Violet. Then you will have Dolly and Daisy, who sound like they are siblings from an Edwardian children's novel (which is a good thing).

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Idarosetta · 31/05/2024 14:33

Moreteaandchocolate · 31/05/2024 14:20

I much prefer the name Molly to the name Dorothy, so I would go for Molly Violet as I think this sounds nicer than Molly Dorothy. Shame you can’t have Violet as a first name - it’s beautiful:)

My thoughts entirely 😔

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Idarosetta · 31/05/2024 14:32

pikkumyy77 · 31/05/2024 14:17

I think Molly Dorothy rapidly devolves to Molly Dolly. I think that might be a problem.

Just because it sounds cutesy or is there something I'm missing?

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Needanewname42 · 31/05/2024 14:28

pikkumyy77 · 31/05/2024 14:17

I think Molly Dorothy rapidly devolves to Molly Dolly. I think that might be a problem.

That's exactly what I'm thinking any thing except Molly Dolly. So I'd bin the Dorothy.

Looolaaa · 31/05/2024 14:25

Saying it in my head I’ve just said Morothy Dolly.

Definitely go with a Violet variation.

WaltzingWaters · 31/05/2024 14:22

Dorothy Violet

Moreteaandchocolate · 31/05/2024 14:20

I much prefer the name Molly to the name Dorothy, so I would go for Molly Violet as I think this sounds nicer than Molly Dorothy. Shame you can’t have Violet as a first name - it’s beautiful:)

AddictedToBooks · 31/05/2024 14:20

Another possibility could be "Dorothea" - Dorothea Violet or Molly Dorothea.

Out of your current choices though, I think Dorothy Violet sounds much prettier and is a name that can grow with her.

NetMum2 · 31/05/2024 14:18

Or Mollie Violet?

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