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Middle name starting with same letter as first name

28 replies

scottishGirl · 03/06/2026 21:41

Hello
We had planned that if we have a girl her middle name will be Elsie after my gran. We were undecided on a first name for ages but are now strongly considering Eilidh.

Does Eilidh Elsie work or is there any issue with the middle name starting with same letter as first name ?

Surname is a 4 letter one syllable name. Not beginning with E thankfully!

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Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 03/06/2026 21:48

I personally wouldn’t do this. Well not with Eilidh Elsie as I don’t think that works. Another E name maybe.

KnittyKnotty · 03/06/2026 21:47

Middle names are only of interest to immediately family so don't worry about it.

Double E could spell EEK, EEL, EEW though so maybe a consideration as one day she might marry and want to change her name.

Jellyofftheplate · 03/06/2026 21:44

Just check the initials don't spell anything. Otherwise noone really cares what the middle name is anyway. I like both names, but I wouldn't say they "flow" if that's important to you.