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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mollymawk · 16/05/2009 21:38

Well, Matilda was the name of several queens in Norman times (get me!) so you could go for matching historical names eg Eleanor, Richard, William etc. You will need a chart of "King and Queens of England". We have a DD who is DC3 - that's where we got hers!

Ewe · 16/05/2009 21:35

I like Stanley but know a few so think may be on the rise popularity wise. Love, love, love Rafferty though.

kalo12 · 16/05/2009 21:35

i don't think a name ending in a would go. what about Alice?

i know loads of stanleys now. i like Finbar.

Ewe · 16/05/2009 21:35

If your Matilda ever goes by or might want to go by Tilly you can't go for Tallulah. I like Jemima though.

I have given this thought as I have a Matilda (Tilly) too.

I like;

Florence
Edith
Kitty
Beatrix
Eliza

cthea · 16/05/2009 21:34

Girls - I like Mabel. Tallulah too but neither old-fashioned nor unusual.

Boys - Stanley is OK.

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