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Which MN combo for a girl?

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Gugglebum · 27/05/2013 04:28

We have around 11 weeks left, don't know the gender, boy's name is sorted, girl's first is as well. We can't agree on the middle name combination. First name 2 syllables, surname 1 syllable, and middles are down to:
Arabella Jane
Winter Jane

Without the distraction of how anyone feels about our chosen first name, which middles do you prefer, and why? One is DH's favourite, one is mine. TIA!

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Raahh · 27/05/2013 19:37

The Enid Blyton character was Amelia Jane. She was a doll who was always in trouble- 'Naughty Amelia Jane' seemed to feature in all the book titles, iirc.

'Winter' is one of my favourite songs, by Tori Amos. So, I vote for that Grin

HorryIsUpduffed · 27/05/2013 19:56

Where's the stress on the first name? Da-DUH like Louise or DAH-duh like Alice? I would find Louise Arabella quite difficult to say, and I think the rhythm of a full name matters. How do the two potential full names flow?

I wouldn't use a season/month name in the wrong time (Nicole Kidman's daughter Sunday was born on a Monday which made me Hmm ) so unless there's a major sentimental reason for using Winter I would avoid.

Gugglebum · 27/05/2013 21:37

Allegra, your image of Arabella made me laugh out loud! Associations are so insurmountable sometimes. All of these comments are so helpful, thank-you all! Oh, and first is more DUH-duh in sound. I just know I won't respond rationally to harsh negative comments on the first name, so we're keeping mum on that one until baby is here. I'm not fussy about time of year matching the name, for me the sound and feel and personal meaning of a name weigh more heavily. I completely understand feeling opposite of that, though.

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HorryIsUpduffed · 27/05/2013 21:49

Definitely Arabella then.

Alice Arabella Jane Jones (for rhythm) scans nicely.

forgetmenots · 27/05/2013 23:22

I would prefer (stealing horry's example):
Alice Jane Winter Jones

amazingmumof6 · 28/05/2013 15:25

oh, just tell us the first name!

Choccyhobnob · 29/05/2013 17:12

I think I prefer Winter (it's a name I would love to use but I know DH would veto it!)

I like Arabella Winter or Winter Arabella together although obviously only you know if it sounds right with First name and Surname. I apologise to any Janes out there but it is my number one absolute hate name so to me anything is better than that (think I've just met quite a few boring or horrible people called Jane which has given it a bad association in my head!)

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