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Names that 'go' with Matilda

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matildamum · 16/05/2009 21:30

Hi there, we're expecting our 2nd baby in 6 weeks time. DD is called Matilda so I'd like it to 'go' with her name. I like old-fashioned, but fairly unusual names. (i.e. don't want he/she to be one of several in class with same name.) I don't like discussing names with family/friends so would really appreciate some feedback/alternative suggestions on the following:

Girl- Clementine, Clemency, Jemima, Tallulah, Mabel (but maybe is too many M's, our surname starts with M too!)
Boy- Rafferty, Stanley, Finbar (DH's middle name, he's Irish!)

Thanks so much.

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matildamum · 18/05/2009 07:58

Hi everyone. I've never posted on one of these sites before and am so grateful for all the feedback.
mrsmattie - think you're right about Clemency. I love the name but it could be one she gets teased about, and my Mum says it makes her think of prisoners appealing for 'clemency' rather than just the word's meaning which is 'merciful'. I like Clementine too but it sounds like a real mouthful when you say it out loud, i'm also not keen on Clem or Tina as nn's so maybe I've talked myself out of it anyway.
peppapig3 - thanks for your input. I love Albert nn Bertie for a boy but DH really not keen...hmm 6 weeks to go, maybe I can have another go at convincing him.
warra - I love Florence too. Should have been on my original shortlist. I like your Finley too. Good luck with it all next week!

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thumbwitch · 17/05/2009 22:16

Had a thought - a name that is heavily underused these days that could go well with Matilda:
Virginia.
then, if you are into nns, they could be Tilly and Ginny.

peppapig3 · 17/05/2009 13:27

I know a Matilda with sisters Beatrix and Isabella and another with a brother called Albert

lolaandned · 17/05/2009 12:45

i like clowance,bronwyn.poppy to go with matilda love finbar for a boy

lolaandned · 17/05/2009 12:45

i like clowance,bronwyn.poppy to go with matilda love finbar for a boy

MrsMattie · 17/05/2009 12:37

If I'm totally honest, I think Mathilda and Mabel are a bit 'comedy' together.

ruddynorah · 17/05/2009 12:36

another matilda here.

we're thinking for dd2 (no boy name ideas..eek)

alice
elsie
iris
mabel (dh says no way!)

dd1 thinks brum would be a good name for a boy.

dinkymum · 17/05/2009 12:28

LOVE Jemima wanted it for DS if he had been a DD and Finbar's lovely especially as it has meaning behind it too.
good luck and congratulations x

MrsMattie · 17/05/2009 11:30

Beatrice is lovely.

Elizabeth or Eliza?

warra · 17/05/2009 11:27

I too have a daughter Matilda (Tilly) and due baby number in about a week - we have chosen Florence or Beatrice for a girl and Dylan or Finlay for a boy. Secretly hoping for another girl!!

MrsMattie · 17/05/2009 10:44

Or Irish girl's names?

Aoife
Caoimhe
Sorcha
Grainne
Roisin
Deidre
Aislinn
Saoirse

???

MrsMattie · 17/05/2009 10:42

I like your boy's names. Finbar is a great name.

not so keen on your girl's names. I think Clemency in particular would be a very hard name to live with.

What about:

Penelope
Hermione
Ivy
Laura
Annabel / Annabeth
Christabel
Rose names - Rosa, Rosalind, Rosanna, Rosamund, Rosalie etc
Eve / Eva
Kitty
Agatha
Florence / Flora
Jospehine
Winnie

ilovepeppapig · 17/05/2009 10:37

i like jemima from your list.

Have you considered :

Sophia
Collete
Phillipa (pippa)
Zara
Rachel
amber
anna
Molly
Martha

boys

Elliot
Oliver
william

weepootle · 17/05/2009 09:54

Oh yes tummytickler, those are lovely too. I really wanted dd2 to be Martha but dh didn't like it.

tummytickler · 17/05/2009 08:52

I always thought it would be lovely to have a sibset called Iris, Matilda, Beatrice, Jemima adn Florence. Thise names are just such a perfect match to me - I only got one of them though (and one for her mn) as dh wasnt having any of it!

thumbwitch · 16/05/2009 23:34

my first thought was Henry for a boy but I don't know how unusual that is at the moment.

girls:
Henrietta
Harriet
Penelope
Agatha
Evadne

boys:
Henry
Stephen
Alfred
Wilbur

dizzydixies · 16/05/2009 23:27

Matilda and Imogen
Matilda and Violet
Matilda and Josephine nn Josie/Posie
Matilda and Iris
Matilda and Susannah nn Susie

katiestar · 16/05/2009 22:59

Martha was my first thought or Mary
I really like Clementine ,wanted it for my DDs but DH didn't as we already have 2 children with names beginning with C

dizzydixies · 16/05/2009 22:57

Matildamum Cecelia is DD2's middle name and I only wished I'd saved it for DD3 and used nn Cece

DH was plugging for Celeste and I wanted Clementine

in the end we went with Cordelia

Rafferty was on our list for a boy but 3DDs so we've not had a chance

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matildamum · 16/05/2009 22:53

Thanks all so much for feedback. Weepootle - thanks, I'd forgotten Florence, I love it too , should have been on the list. Hi Dizzydixies - Emily is my name so can't use that, or Amelie either probably but like Cecilia and Celeste. |You're right Ewe, Tallulah doesn't really tick my boxes so think it will go from the list - i just like the name, probably from a childhood fascination with Bugsy Malone!

Rafferty is probably my fave boys name, but my Irish DH thinks it sounds like a 'pseudo' made up Irish name....

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Fimbo · 16/05/2009 22:08

Edith

Struan

dizzydixies · 16/05/2009 22:06

Matilda and Penelope known as Tilly and Nell would be my favourite

Matilda and Phoebe
Matilda and Evelyn
Matilda and Amelie
Matilda and Celeste
Matilda and Cecelia
Matilda and Nancy
Matilda and Emily
Matilda and Ruby
Matilda and Beatrice - Tilly and Bea

I like Rafferty from your list and Stanley goes nicely with Matilda

what about

Arthur nn Art?
Gabriel
Finian
Hugo
Cassius
Reuben

numal · 16/05/2009 21:51

Matilda and Clemency are gorgeous together.

weepootle · 16/05/2009 21:41

I have one too and think Florence goes beautifully. Unfortunately I can't use it because of my surname.

Paolosgirl · 16/05/2009 21:39

I only like (love actually) Clementine from your list.

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