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Sister for Agnes???

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NorseMum · 15/05/2025 12:21

Heey!

We are a Nordic/English family and have a daughter called Agnes.

We are expecting another girl, but can't agree on a girls name that works in both regions. Please help!!

We like the following...

Agnes & Eira
Agnes & Astrid
Agnes & Asta

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NorseMum · 15/05/2025 12:48

Bailiwitch · 15/05/2025 12:24

Edith?

Yes, love Edith, but think I prefer Eira as it has stronger Norse links (she was a Norse godess) 🙂

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NorseMum · 15/05/2025 12:46

CruCru · 15/05/2025 12:36

How would you pronounce Eira?

We would pronounce it "Eye-ra" 🙂
This name is currently no. 47 most popular girls name in Norway and no. 83 in Sweden.

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InPrinciple · 15/05/2025 12:42

Love Astrid…but to ‘A’ initials can be difficult.

Elsie?

Tulipsontoast · 15/05/2025 12:40

I love Astrid although not sure on it with Agnes.

What about Frida?

CruCru · 15/05/2025 12:36

How would you pronounce Eira?

CruCru · 15/05/2025 12:35

I like Astrid (everyone will have some idea of how to pronounce it) but will it be annoying for your daughters to both get post addressed to Miss A Surname?

Sayshesheshe · 15/05/2025 12:33

I love Agnes and have an Astrid so that’s my vote!

Blackcountrychik83 · 15/05/2025 12:31

Eliza
Anya
Margot

pamshortsbrokenbothherlegs · 15/05/2025 12:31

GoldenRosebee · 15/05/2025 12:26

Enid
Elaine

I like Agnes and Astrid

My DD is Enid and if we'd had another, she'd have been Agnes. 😂

I like Eira OP, the others are lovely names but a bit matchy.

Sal17690 · 15/05/2025 12:27

Astrid is gorgeous

GoldenRosebee · 15/05/2025 12:26

Enid
Elaine

I like Agnes and Astrid

Bailiwitch · 15/05/2025 12:24

Edith?