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Please help does middle name work?

33 replies

CannelleNoelle · 29/10/2025 22:46

Please help us with a middle name! We have got two girls’ names I really like (and I know one will probably be more popular on here) but we’re leaning towards Amandine – which I know won't be for everyone but it feels more right for this baby.

I’ve always wanted to use Dove as a middle name. I love bird names because they remind me of my grandad, who used to take me birdwatching, and my dad, who’s a big bird fan too, and we have other personal reasons for wanting to use Dove specifically. However, does Amandine Dove sound ok together! If it’s a boy, we will also use a bird reference in the name but won't use Dove.

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Moreteaandchocolate · 30/10/2025 04:31

I think Amandine Dove flows well. I prefer Amandine Wren though.

mathanxiety · 30/10/2025 00:27

Amandine Dove is really lovely.

RosesAndHellebores · 30/10/2025 00:01

They sound awfully clunky together - too many d's. What's wrong with Amanda? Dove doesn't go with that either.

Araminta Dove?
Annabel Dove
Arabella Dove
Aurora Dove

plumpunnet · 29/10/2025 23:55

Sorry both dreadful

ChocolateCinderToffee · 29/10/2025 23:48

Love Amandine, not keen on Dove.

SkaneTos · 29/10/2025 22:58

I think Amandine Dove is a beautiful name!

theunbreakablecleopatrajones · 29/10/2025 22:49

Amandine Dove does sound like a brand of especially moisturising shower gel to me.

I think if you are going for Amandine (personally I would be afraid of the nn Mandy) maybe pick something a little more classic as a middle name

Littletreefrog · 29/10/2025 22:47

Neither name is my preference but I think they go well together

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