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ThisMellowOtter · 2025-01-01T09:29:38+00:00

Happy New Year 🎊 We've chosen the name Naomi for DD who will be our first and last. However, we're utterly at a loss for a middle name. DH prefers another name that travels well but not fussed about it. I have a soft spot for more traditional Brit, uncommon but not ^too^ marmite. I don't want the combined name to be on the nose religious as we are not particularly devout. Surname is English and 2 syllables - something like "Baldwin"

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CosyAutumn · 02/01/2025 22:37

If you go Naomi Ruth, you've encapsulated the essence of a beautiful story about strong women - I know you said you're not particularly religious, but I think it sounds good, too.

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ThisMellowOtter · 02/01/2025 22:15

GrumpySparkler · 02/01/2025 02:44

Beautiful name OP. Naomi was the name we chose for a girl, but alas we had boys!
We would've had Naomi Anne as it's a family name on both sides.
But, in a similar vein to PP saying about 2 middle names, does she need to have one at all?

I've considered it as I myself don't have one. It does seem more "complete" though.

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GrumpySparkler · 02/01/2025 02:44

Beautiful name OP. Naomi was the name we chose for a girl, but alas we had boys!
We would've had Naomi Anne as it's a family name on both sides.
But, in a similar vein to PP saying about 2 middle names, does she need to have one at all?

HerbieFluffyDumpling · 02/01/2025 02:35

Naomi Rae
Naomi Jo
Naomi Violet
Naomi Kate
Naomi Beth
Naomi Fern
Naomi Jane
Naomi Jade
Naomi Grace

WellsAndThistles · 02/01/2025 02:05

Responding to an earlier post about pronunciation.

I would pronounce Naomi as "no may" and Naiomi as "nigh oh may".

DoloresODonovan · 02/01/2025 02:00

Naomi Sky
Naomi Dawn
Naomi Faye
Naomi Salome

Cantthinkofonenow · 02/01/2025 01:49

ThisMellowOtter · 01/01/2025 16:09

Out of curiosity, have you had to contend with varying pronunciations? I've found the pronunciation a wee bit debated on other posters' threads. Seems most say Neigh-omi (as in horses neigh) but we're more likely to get Nigh-omi (as in Bill Nighy) where we live.

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Yes, people are always pronouncing it wrong and calling me Niomi but I’ve got used to it

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ThisMellowOtter · 02/01/2025 00:12

FacingTheWall · 01/01/2025 18:10

I work with a lovely Naomi, and she pronounces hers as Neigh-Me, missing out the ‘oh’ sound entirely.

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Ah, I know it has a Japanese origin as well so that may account for one of the variations. It UK it seems to be a matter of the prevailing accent more than anything.

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FacingTheWall · 01/01/2025 18:10

ThisMellowOtter · 01/01/2025 16:09

Out of curiosity, have you had to contend with varying pronunciations? I've found the pronunciation a wee bit debated on other posters' threads. Seems most say Neigh-omi (as in horses neigh) but we're more likely to get Nigh-omi (as in Bill Nighy) where we live.

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I work with a lovely Naomi, and she pronounces hers as Neigh-Me, missing out the ‘oh’ sound entirely.

GetyourheadoutoftheovenIris · 01/01/2025 17:48

Naomi Annabelle
Naomi Gabrielle
Naomi Yvonne

GetyourheadoutoftheovenIris · 01/01/2025 17:46

Midnight19 · 01/01/2025 16:14

You could always spell it Nyomi if you want it pronounced that way.

Don’t do this! Bloody awful.

Thecrunchbunch · 01/01/2025 17:27

My daughter is Naomi Autumn and she loves her name.

MajorCarolDanvers · 01/01/2025 16:42

Miloarmadillo2 · 01/01/2025 09:32

If she’s going to be an only why don’t you each give her the middle name you prefer and let her have three names? Nobody uses them anyway. If you agree on your first name then all good.

This. No one knows middle names so call her whatever you each fancy.

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ThisMellowOtter · 01/01/2025 16:33

Midnight19 · 01/01/2025 16:14

You could always spell it Nyomi if you want it pronounced that way.

We're happy with the usual spelling, thank you x

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CrashThere · 01/01/2025 16:18

Midnight19 · 01/01/2025 16:14

You could always spell it Nyomi if you want it pronounced that way.

Please don't.

Midnight19 · 01/01/2025 16:14

You could always spell it Nyomi if you want it pronounced that way.

oakleaffy · 01/01/2025 16:12

Notrynajudge · 01/01/2025 14:42

I think given 3 syllables, a one syllable middle name would work well:

Naomi Claire
Naomi Grace
Naomi Jane
Naomi Joy
Naomi May
Naomi Rose

Yes the three syllable Naomi goes well with a one syllable middle name..

Candice Marie from Nuts in May was also a good flowing name 😂

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ThisMellowOtter · 01/01/2025 16:09

Cantthinkofonenow · 01/01/2025 12:25

Great name btw!
I’m Naomi Jade

Out of curiosity, have you had to contend with varying pronunciations? I've found the pronunciation a wee bit debated on other posters' threads. Seems most say Neigh-omi (as in horses neigh) but we're more likely to get Nigh-omi (as in Bill Nighy) where we live.

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CrashThere · 01/01/2025 15:09

Jade, Kate, Claire, Grace, Jane, Joy, May and Rose are filler middle names, as are Anne and Louise. Use something more meaningful.

Notrynajudge · 01/01/2025 14:42

I think given 3 syllables, a one syllable middle name would work well:

Naomi Claire
Naomi Grace
Naomi Jane
Naomi Joy
Naomi May
Naomi Rose

user1492757084 · 01/01/2025 14:36

Naomi Elizabeth
Naomi Rose Ellen
Naomi Lilac
Naomi Aster Mary
Naomi Victoria

theduchessofspork · 01/01/2025 14:22

Naomi is lovely and v underused

just use both names you like for middle names, lots of people have two

Theoldwoman · 01/01/2025 14:06

Naomi Louisa
Naomi Celeste
Naomi Zara
Naomi Estelle
Naomi Bridget
Naomi Genevieve

Pillarsofsalt · 01/01/2025 12:27

I know a Naomi Jane and Naomi Diana
i like using family names for middle names though.

Kalasbyxor · 01/01/2025 12:27

Naomi Clara
Naomi Celeste
Naomi Alice
Naomi Gloria
Naomi Joy
Naomi Felicity
Naomi Zelda