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Name for sister to Arthur and Edward?

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Glittertastic · 26/03/2011 13:26

I've just given birth to an adorable DD2, but DH and I are struggling to decide on a name to go with Arthur and Edward. We'd like a classic name(but not old-fashioned) that goes well with Arthur and Edward. Please help!

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Glittertastic · 27/03/2011 15:55

Thank you so much. From your comments I have changed Ottoline to Ottilie, its a lot nicer actually!
We have narrowed it down to three:
Ottilie Rose Marguerite
Louisa Rose Marguerite
Florence Rose Marguerite.

I think she looks like an Ottilie, but DH wants Louisa (his beloved Grandmother).
May have to have Ottilie Louisa Rose Marguerite to keep him happy!!

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pranma · 27/03/2011 16:34

Louisa is gorgeous
I like Violet and Constance too
I have a dgd Constance [Connie] and a Rose[Rosie]
Sarah is pretty too

pilates · 27/03/2011 17:15

Louisa Rose Marguerite is the one I prefer.

JiltedJohnsJulie · 27/03/2011 17:23

Forgot to say congratulations earlier. Think Ottilie Louisa Rose Marguerite is gorgeous.

kangers · 27/03/2011 19:14

Ditto OP congrats and loving your final choice (although I bet there's still time to reconsider) Best of luck

Marlinspike · 27/03/2011 19:18

Congrats - my fave would be Imogen.

kangers, yes, Ottoline is a "real" name - Lady Ottoline Morrell was an influential member of the literary Bloomsbury group in the 20's I believe (knew that Eng Lit degree would come in handy sometime!)

ThisFeelsWeird · 27/03/2011 19:25

Um, doesn't it make you think of otters?

Or, "utterly" (as in butterly...)

Sorry to poor cold water. I like the idea of it but the reality may be prone to teasing.

I like Imogen best.

nailak · 27/03/2011 19:46

susan

eurycantha · 27/03/2011 20:03

that s the first time i`ve heard Anita on here ,thanks bright copper kettles

kangers · 27/03/2011 20:19

thanks marlinspike, and thisfeelswierd I agree about unusual name, but the girl I know gets no teasing.
Then we have students called 'Bunny'.

Bumperlicioso · 27/03/2011 20:30

What about Octavia? Have a friend with a baby called Octavia and I think it is fab.

Like all of your choices though.

kangers · 27/03/2011 20:34

bet it will be shortened to Tavvy.
Like it, but Ottilie is a bit softer- but as someone said earlier- it will shortened to Otts or Otter.

Pippaandpolly · 27/03/2011 20:41

I knew an Octavia who was 'Otty'. (She was built like a house and played lacrosse so well everyone was terrified of her. It's somewhat put me off the name, but it is pretty!)

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MerryMarigold · 27/03/2011 20:46

Louisa sounds the best. Don't like Ottoline at all. How about Eleanor?

kangers · 27/03/2011 20:47

yes everlong loving the shortened TILLY.
OP definitely needs to go for Ottilie now you've said that.

devoncreamtea · 27/03/2011 20:55

Florence is the one I reckon! Gorgeous name, goes well with your other childrens' names and has great nn potential: Flo; Floss; Florrie. good luck!

ValiumSingleton · 27/03/2011 21:11

Flora, Clara and Rosie would sound like sisters to an Edward

Dulcie, Lois and Edith sound like sisters to a Arthur

brightcopperkettles · 28/03/2011 02:56

No worries eurycantha, I knew a beautiful Anita so think of the name as such :).

Tortoiseonthehalfshell · 28/03/2011 03:02

Any chance I can talk you out of Rose? Every single girl born in the last five years has Rose as a middle.

But I love love love Florence and Ottilie from your shortshortlist.

Tortoiseonthehalfshell · 28/03/2011 03:02

Oh, just seen that Rose is your Mum. Sorry. Ignore that then it's just my personal campaign.

IWouldNotCouldNotWithAGoat · 28/03/2011 03:44

Gotta be Elizabeth or Mary - carry on the Henry VIII theme!