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Sister for Olivia, Claudia, Arthur and George

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AnaMRT · 12/07/2024 10:26

We already have an Olivia Georgiana, Arthur Thomas, George Edward and Claudia Marie. We are trying to decide between Matilda and Sofia (this is the spelling of the country where I’m from). We like classic names and have considered Alice, Emily and Francesca. She has dark hair thick hair (all my other children have light hair) and dark eyes at the moment. I feel like she doesn’t suit the names Alice and Emily. We had a fairly traumatic experience post birth so have only just gathered the mental strength to think about names properly. The middle name is likely to be Elizabeth. Is Matilda a classic name? I like the meaning which is Mighty in Battle. It feels like we have had a few since the birth. Sofia is a softer name meaning Wise but I feel like it does suit her as well. Maybe Matilda Sofia Elizabeth? I would appreciate all opinions!

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AnaMRT · 17/07/2024 09:43

Firsttimebabymummy · 13/07/2024 18:10

I know 2 sisters that are Amelia and Olivia. I think it goes well perfectly xx

That’s lovely!

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GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 14/07/2024 21:29

I’d suggest Helena, but then I’m biased. 🙂 There are lots of Sofias/Sophias at the moment.

While I was pregnant (and before) I loved and was set on Matilda and I quite liked Sofia/ Sophie. My DH always wanted a girl called Sophie. Since giving birth I’m now really loving Sofia and DH is set on Matilda. Not sure why this has happened! Probably the stress post birth!

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AnaMRT · 17/07/2024 09:39

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I agree! I seem to like that ia ending for some reason! I love Genevieve and Josephine but DH vetoed unfortunately.

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AnaMRT · 17/07/2024 09:36

Twodozenroses · 14/07/2024 22:10

I like Matilda more than sofia. I also like

Lia
Natalia
Carlotta
Penelope
Arabella
Harriet

Love Penelope, Arabella and Harriet! Our niece is called Penny, DH has vetoed Arabella and he occasionally doesn’t pronounce his T’s so Harriet (Hattie) won’t sound as nice unfortunately!

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Twodozenroses · 14/07/2024 22:10

I like Matilda more than sofia. I also like

Lia
Natalia
Carlotta
Penelope
Arabella
Harriet

OtterMouse · 14/07/2024 21:33

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GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 14/07/2024 21:29

I’d suggest Helena, but then I’m biased. 🙂 There are lots of Sofias/Sophias at the moment.

Ladyoftheapple · 14/07/2024 10:55

My daughter is called Florence but Florie for short

midlifeattheoasis · 13/07/2024 20:39

Arabella (Bella)
Annabelle (Anna/Belle)
Anastasia (Anna/Annie)
Beatrice
Cecelia
Eleanor

Onelittlebluefish · 13/07/2024 20:12

If my boy had been a girl, we’d have picked the name Sofia with the middle name Alice! Both beautiful names! I really liked Matilda nn Tilly, until I heard a father shout ‘Tilda’ which sounded quite harsh.

I personally like the nickname Fifi.

Firsttimebabymummy · 13/07/2024 18:10

AnaMRT · 13/07/2024 17:19

Emilia was suggested and we took it off the list early on due to it being daughters friends name. Now I’m wondering about it. Is Emilia too matchy to be a sibling for Olivia and Claudia?

I know 2 sisters that are Amelia and Olivia. I think it goes well perfectly xx

AnaMRT · 13/07/2024 17:19

Emilia was suggested and we took it off the list early on due to it being daughters friends name. Now I’m wondering about it. Is Emilia too matchy to be a sibling for Olivia and Claudia?

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AnaMRT · 13/07/2024 17:17

LiterallyOnFire · 13/07/2024 16:02

Mathilda and Sofia are lovely,

If Alice doesn't seem to suit her colouring or "look" is Alix better?

I like Alexandra with Alex for short!

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AnaMRT · 13/07/2024 17:16

KezzabellaB · 13/07/2024 15:59

I like Francesca best.
Have you also considered Florence? Florence Elizabeth is lovely 😊

Florence is my favourite name but DH isn’t keen on Flo as a shortening unfortunately!

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AnaMRT · 13/07/2024 17:15

OSU · 13/07/2024 10:17

Based on what you've said re experience and colouring:

Leila Sophia - Leila means Dark Beauty

You could go 'out there' and choose Raven.

Cassandra means warrior or you could go really obvious and use Boudicca!

I suggested Leila but DH wasn’t keen! Love the meaning!

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LiterallyOnFire · 13/07/2024 16:02

Mathilda and Sofia are lovely,

If Alice doesn't seem to suit her colouring or "look" is Alix better?

KezzabellaB · 13/07/2024 15:59

I like Francesca best.
Have you also considered Florence? Florence Elizabeth is lovely 😊

user1492757084 · 13/07/2024 10:29

All three are lovely names.

I voted for Matilda.
Matilda Sophie
Matilda Elizabeth
Second I like Sophia or Sophie.
Sophie Matilda
Sophie Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sophia

OSU · 13/07/2024 10:17

Based on what you've said re experience and colouring:

Leila Sophia - Leila means Dark Beauty

You could go 'out there' and choose Raven.

Cassandra means warrior or you could go really obvious and use Boudicca!

anicecuppateaa · 13/07/2024 10:16

I love both (along with your other childrens’ names). Both work well and sound lovely. I would go Sofia.

AnaMRT · 13/07/2024 10:09

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 12/07/2024 23:44

I voted Francesca as I thought it might be lovely to have another name that was slightly more unusual (like the gorgeous Claudia) . However I realised you didn’t say if you are currently living in the UK so maybe all your name choices are popular where you are? In which case Sofia might also be nice to match the -ia ending of both her sisters.

Yes we are living in the UK. I think Sofia is the most popular out of the 3 then it’s Matilda (which is top 40 I think) and Francesca is around 110 in the name charts…

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AnaMRT · 13/07/2024 10:08

Maharajah20 · 12/07/2024 16:42

Love your names! I like both Sofia and Matilda but think Sofia goes slightly better with your other girls names. What about Gabriella, Lilliana, Lucia or Emilia? Congratulations on your new daughter.

I love the name Emilia but my daughter’s best friend is called that so I heavily associate it with her. My cousin is called Liliana so I also won’t be able to use it. Great suggestions!

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Heronwatcher · 13/07/2024 07:12

I like Matilda, or Mathilda. I’ve got quite a few kids but I was disappointed I never got my last girl as I’d picked Marianne (like Dashwood), shortened to Marnie. Also love Flora and Mary (but wasn’t there a Mary Elizabeth something or other?). Sofia, or Sophia is very very common near me (as in lots of people have the name) so I like it less, but not terrible.

ThePoetsWife · 13/07/2024 07:01

Isabella

ThePoetsWife · 13/07/2024 07:01

Alicia
Francesca