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Kaia Summer / Kaia Hazel or Sylvie Summer / Sylvie Luna / Sylvie Haz

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Freya2456 · 03/05/2025 02:24

My last post I got so much negative feedback on the Scandinavian name we had picked which was Tuva.

my husband is born and bred Scandinavian so it’s been hard to choose a name for our second ( who is Kasper Snow)

my husbands favourite is Kaia Summer however in due in 3 weeks so would like other opinions on the other options we like.

Kaia Hazel
Kaia Summer
Sylvie Luna
Sylvie Hazel
Sylvie Summer

yes I realize Kaia Summer will be the same initials. Happy for people’s opinion on this 😊 they will be 3 years apart.

we do want a third child, however my husband thinks we should just go with whatever name we like best, the initials being the same wouldn’t be intentional.

we are in Australia so would appreciate feedback from aussies/nz - as seems like there is a bit of a cultural different with names when reading comments from people in the UK!!

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Freya2456 · 12/05/2025 09:22

Sanna is my husbands sisters name 🤣

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theunbreakablecleopatrajones · 09/05/2025 01:50

Sylvie Hazel is lovely

Luna is faddy and Sylvie Summer sounds like she’s in a cult

Kaia is a bit Kardashian

If you want something Scandi what about Sanna?

Or Thora ?

Alva is ok - not sure the Aussie accent will do it any favours though.

IsItADream · 07/05/2025 07:49

Kaia Hazel is my favourite.

Moreteaandchocolate · 07/05/2025 05:30

Freya2456 · 07/05/2025 02:48

Thanks so much for the help!!!

still a bit undecided, Aparently my husband has decided that he’s not too keen on Sylvie anymore, which is a bugger. So top two are Kaia and he really loves Tuva, but I’m a bit hesitant from the “tuna” comment.

i did find Alva today which is also Scandinavian, any opinions on that one?

do love Kaia but I’m not sure if Kaia and Kasper are too similar. Sometimes i think that’s sooo cute together and other times im not sure!! It’s hard when some people say it goes and some don’t! I don’t know what to think 🤪 hopefully I’ll just know when I look at her face

Alva is ok, but I still love Kaia best - if you do too I think it’s more important to choose your favourite name (the one you think she will love being called the most) than to worry to much about how it goes with Kasper - that’s something that bothers the parents much more than the children I think.

Crystalmae · 07/05/2025 03:56

Kaia is beautiful!

Kaia Summer and Kaia Hazel get my vote!

Maddy70 · 07/05/2025 03:00

Silvie summer sounds like s film star. I love it! I also really like kasper

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Freya2456 · 07/05/2025 02:48

Thanks so much for the help!!!

still a bit undecided, Aparently my husband has decided that he’s not too keen on Sylvie anymore, which is a bugger. So top two are Kaia and he really loves Tuva, but I’m a bit hesitant from the “tuna” comment.

i did find Alva today which is also Scandinavian, any opinions on that one?

do love Kaia but I’m not sure if Kaia and Kasper are too similar. Sometimes i think that’s sooo cute together and other times im not sure!! It’s hard when some people say it goes and some don’t! I don’t know what to think 🤪 hopefully I’ll just know when I look at her face

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Norastroud · 04/05/2025 20:09

Please choose the name you love the best, Tuva is a beautiful name with a great meaning and lovely to reflect Scandi heritage. Kaia and Sylvie are equally lovely names. Try saying all three out loud to see which you like saying best - maybe involve your son too - I like Summer as a middle name to match your sons!

ChocolateCinderToffee · 04/05/2025 13:45

Sylvie Luna or Hazel.

LilyJosephine · 04/05/2025 13:10

Not Aussie but I think Tuva is fine if you have Scandi heritage and works well with Kasper. It’s short, simple and I can’t see anything wrong with it?

However this one is really tough for me as while I generally think Kaia is a bit “celeb wannabe” sounding as it makes me think of the model/actress- I have to admit I think as a sibset Kaia Summer and Kasper Snow is just so cute 🤣 . However one of my favourite names is Sylvie as it’s just so pretty sounding and the alliteration of Sylvie Summer is fab - so overall as a standalone name (not taking her brothers name into account) that one would be my fave.

Snailiewhalie · 04/05/2025 07:33

If Tuva is your favourite go with that.

BootballJoy · 03/05/2025 12:21

Tuva Summer or Tuva Sylvie

MaggieBsBoat · 03/05/2025 10:23

Goodness Tuva is so so so much better than any of those first names.

Firsttimebabymummy · 03/05/2025 10:22

Moreteaandchocolate · 03/05/2025 07:23

Kaia Summer or Kaia Hazel are my favourites - both are lovely!

Agree with this! Summer is lovely!

Would also agree with PP on using Tuva though if your heart was set on it.

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 03/05/2025 10:18

Kaia Summer ☀️

CurlySueAndBillToo · 03/05/2025 10:17

From experience, don’t do the same initials, it’s horrible to grow up with and lacks individuality. Also really annoying with letters etc.

Yogaandchocolate · 03/05/2025 10:12

When I was scrolling down MN and saw Kaia Summer my brain autocorrected it to Keir Starmer, just saying!

I like Tuva and Sylvie

Emanwenym · 03/05/2025 10:10

I's use Tuva as a first name or middle name.

Emanwenym · 03/05/2025 10:08

Kaia's nice but Sylvie seems grannyish an not in a good way.
The only one of the middle names I like is Hazel.

Leeloo1233 · 03/05/2025 08:59

Please don't let MN change your mind about Tuva. It's really cool, I'm Scandinavian married to an English guy and we didn't use Alma since it was considered too granny for most people here and now it's super fashionable! A big regret! If it was up to MN I would have to name my kids Elizabeth and James 🙄

Lily Collins named her dd after Tove Jansson and they are both American and for sure people will wonder about the name, but they loved it!

user1492757084 · 03/05/2025 08:28

Kaia Summer is my pick from your list.
Kasper Snow is handsome.

Ideas ..
Ingrid Acacia
Acacia Tuva
Maxima Hazel
Myuna Blossom
Anneke Summer

DisplayPurposesOnly · 03/05/2025 08:24

I like Kaia and Sylvie. I don't like any of the other names.

So - Kaia Sylvie.

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Moreteaandchocolate · 03/05/2025 07:23

Kaia Summer or Kaia Hazel are my favourites - both are lovely!

Anniesgal · 03/05/2025 07:04

Kaia Summer is lovely