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Baby Raine middle names

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MrsEvans09 · 29/09/2024 07:27

We really love the name Raine, we feel it's different, pretty, not over used but not too out there. We are pretty set on it for our baby girl but need help with middle names! At the moment we have Raine Ivy Evans but would love to hear more suggestions. Thank you!

Raine is pronounced (Rain)

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Pyjamatimenow · 29/09/2024 09:53

I think it’s nice. Also like Irayne.

CarmelaBrunella · 29/09/2024 09:53

ApolloandDaphne · 29/09/2024 08:34

Raine is an actual name whereas rain isn't.

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MrsEvans09 · 29/09/2024 09:51

Nannyoggapple · 29/09/2024 09:43

What drew you to Raine out if interest, OP?

Did you see it somewhere in a baby book?

Or do you like nature names?

We just love the name. I saw it once, I think on a baby name TikTok! And loved it and my husband loved it too. I quite like names that are less common.

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MrsEvans09 · 29/09/2024 09:50

Bigearringsbigsmile · 29/09/2024 09:41

My issue is thatt it is a word that other children and adults will use on a daily basis if you live in the UK and Ireland.

" I'm sick of this bloody rain'
'Not rain again'
" rain rain go away"

I know you're spelling it differently but these are the kinds of things your child will hear a lot. Is it a message you want them to imbibe?

i don’t know if you’re overthinking it or I’m under thinking it. The Rain and them as a person are two different things, I’m sure she’ll know people aren’t talking about her.

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Nannyoggapple · 29/09/2024 09:43

What drew you to Raine out if interest, OP?

Did you see it somewhere in a baby book?

Or do you like nature names?

Bigearringsbigsmile · 29/09/2024 09:41

My issue is thatt it is a word that other children and adults will use on a daily basis if you live in the UK and Ireland.

" I'm sick of this bloody rain'
'Not rain again'
" rain rain go away"

I know you're spelling it differently but these are the kinds of things your child will hear a lot. Is it a message you want them to imbibe?

Nannyoggapple · 29/09/2024 09:41

Overthebow · 29/09/2024 09:24

I’m mid-thirties and I haven’t the Dianna’s mum reference so don’t think that will be an issue for this age but I do know the Friends reference.

I'm mid-thirties and I have heard the Diana's mum reference!

And the friends reference.

I also remember an extremely sad book that my cousin, had about a girl called Rain. She was the main character, and loads of sad things happened to her. Does anyone remember that book?

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MrsEvans09 · 29/09/2024 09:40

Katherineryan1986 · 29/09/2024 09:16

I rather like the name Raine and if you and your partner like it then you should go with it. My daughters have 'unusual' names and I have had many comments about them, but we like them, and our daughters like them.

Like other replies here I am of a generation who will remember that Princess Diana's step-mother was called Raine and by all accounts she wasn't a nice woman.

It also made me think of this from Friends:

Rachel : How about for a girl, Rain? Ross : Rain? "Hi, my name is Rain. I have my own kiln and my dress is made out of wheat.

Thank you. I love a unique name! I’d not heard either reference and hopefully people won’t base their opinion on my daughter based on these. Despite a lot of these comments on the thread I still love the name.

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MrsEvans09 · 29/09/2024 09:39

wickerlady · 29/09/2024 09:32

It's lovely but I think leave the middle name, it's not needed.

Thank you, we’d love all our children to have middle names though! Just personal preference x

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MrsEvans09 · 29/09/2024 09:38

Overthebow · 29/09/2024 09:24

I’m mid-thirties and I haven’t the Dianna’s mum reference so don’t think that will be an issue for this age but I do know the Friends reference.

Im mid twenties and hadn't heard either. 🤣

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Nannyoggapple · 29/09/2024 09:37

Raine Myste

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MrsEvans09 · 29/09/2024 09:37

Overthebow · 29/09/2024 09:22

I’m not a fan of out there names but I really like Raine. Rain Ivy goes well.

Thank you 🥰

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MrsEvans09 · 29/09/2024 09:37

User09088 · 29/09/2024 09:13

I’m not sure I would use it if my surname was Evans.

It sounds like Heavens where I’m currently living, people drop their Hs.

so there is too much of a sky theme for me. Though you could go all out and have Raine Skye Evans!

This is a new one 🤣 I’ve never heard the name Evans and thought Heavens (even before I married)

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IrisApfel · 29/09/2024 09:34

DS4 goes to school with a Raine but they pronounce it rainy, I'd never heard it before.

Catlover1705 · 29/09/2024 09:33

Raine Elizabeth is pretty

wickerlady · 29/09/2024 09:32

It's lovely but I think leave the middle name, it's not needed.

MrsSchrute · 29/09/2024 09:27

*It also made me think of this from Friends:

Rachel : How about for a girl, Rain? Ross : Rain? "Hi, my name is Rain. I have my own kiln and my dress is made out of wheat.*

Me too!!

Overthebow · 29/09/2024 09:24

I’m mid-thirties and I haven’t the Dianna’s mum reference so don’t think that will be an issue for this age but I do know the Friends reference.

Overthebow · 29/09/2024 09:22

I’m not a fan of out there names but I really like Raine. Rain Ivy goes well.

Apollo365 · 29/09/2024 09:17

MaggieBsBoat · 29/09/2024 09:15

Gosh I always thought it was a boy’s name. Maybe that’s the no e version.
love it!

Raine Michael
Raine Edward

It’s unisex! Love a unisex name personally ☺️

Katherineryan1986 · 29/09/2024 09:16

I rather like the name Raine and if you and your partner like it then you should go with it. My daughters have 'unusual' names and I have had many comments about them, but we like them, and our daughters like them.

Like other replies here I am of a generation who will remember that Princess Diana's step-mother was called Raine and by all accounts she wasn't a nice woman.

It also made me think of this from Friends:

Rachel : How about for a girl, Rain? Ross : Rain? "Hi, my name is Rain. I have my own kiln and my dress is made out of wheat.

MaggieBsBoat · 29/09/2024 09:15

Gosh I always thought it was a boy’s name. Maybe that’s the no e version.
love it!

Raine Michael
Raine Edward

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User09088 · 29/09/2024 09:13

I’m not sure I would use it if my surname was Evans.

It sounds like Heavens where I’m currently living, people drop their Hs.

so there is too much of a sky theme for me. Though you could go all out and have Raine Skye Evans!

Nannyoggapple · 29/09/2024 09:12

If I was using Raine as a name, I would use another nature name as a middle name.

Raine Storm sounds cool!