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Any opinions on my latest shortlist?

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lisbapalea · 10/11/2013 15:30

Have posted a few times before but thought I'd start a new thread instead of resurrecting and old one...

So, for background, our surname begins with D, sounds Irish, like Donnelly but not. We already have a Katy. We have Scandinavian connections and the middle names are chosen.

Girls:
Middle name will be Lucia (pronounced with soft 'c' as per Swedish pronunciation). Shortlist is:
Hannah
Phoebe
Elisabeth (nn Libby)
Lara

Boys:
Middle name will be Tomas (Swedish spelling). Shortlist is:
Edward
Oscar
Henry
Daniel

We're particularly stuck on the boys name so appreciate any help!

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meditrina · 10/11/2013 15:37

Lovely lists!

I'd go for Lara and Oscar, but they're all fine.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 10/11/2013 15:39

Love Tomas. Edward Tomas is gorgeous but am v fond of Oscar too. Like Elisabeth best of the girls' - don't like Phoebe or Lara with Lucia.

emsyj · 10/11/2013 15:39

They're all nice.

Least favourites would be Hannah and Daniel. Most favourite from your choices are Phoebe and Oscar. I really like Tomas and Lucia as first name choices also.

MortifiedAnyFuckerAdams · 10/11/2013 15:41

Lara or Daniel

Hyperhelpmum · 10/11/2013 15:44

I like Oscar and Libby.

Mumof3xx · 10/11/2013 15:46

Another vote for Oscar and Libby!

daughterofafarmer · 10/11/2013 16:21

Edward and Lara!

MrsBungleScare · 10/11/2013 16:23

Lara or Henry or Oscar

Bowlersarm · 10/11/2013 16:24

Lara or Daniel

Littlecherublegs · 10/11/2013 16:30

Lara or Daniel.

basgetti · 10/11/2013 16:33

Lara and Edward. I have an Edward (Eddie) and an Irish surname, it goes well.

13loki · 10/11/2013 16:49

Hanna or Oskar (if you are doing scandi, might as well do scandi spellings)

Chottie · 10/11/2013 18:07

Very nice names, solid and lasting.......

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AtticusMcPlatypus · 10/11/2013 18:17

Lara and Oscar. Love the middle names too.

Coupon · 10/11/2013 19:46

Hannah Lucia or Daniel Tomas would be my favourites.

Hannah Lucia - lovely
Phoebe Lucia - lovely
Elisabeth (nn Libby) Lucia - too much L and S with Lucia
Lara Lucia - too similar, both L names with 2 syllables

Edward Tomas - like Edward but the d and T together are a little awkward
Oscar Tomas - not keen on Oscar
Henry Tomas - great
Daniel Tomas - great

KenDoddsDadsDog · 11/11/2013 07:31

I love Lucia - any reason it's a middle name ?
Hannah and Henry would be my choices

noodlebum · 11/11/2013 13:08

Although I prefer the other girls names, I think Hannah sounds best with Lucia.

I think all the boys names go well with the middle name, but my personal favourite would be Oscar Tomas Smile

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lisbapalea · 09/12/2013 20:50

Aargh we still can't make our minds up on the girl list!

DC is now arriving next Tuesday by elcs and I'd love to have a name prepped!

So, we're settled on Edward Tomas for a boy, and are now undecided between Hannah Lucia or Phoebe Lucia for a girl.

So, mn jury, what's it to be - Hannah or Phoebe?!

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Mrsindecision · 09/12/2013 20:56

I prefer Phoebe. Goodluck for next Tuesday, let us know when DC arrives! Grin

Bowlersarm · 09/12/2013 20:57

Hannah

Good luck for Tuesday

SatinSandals · 09/12/2013 21:11

Edward was my favourite too.
I vote for Hannah,

neversleepagain · 09/12/2013 21:14

Hannah and Oscar are my favourites.

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lisbapalea · 10/12/2013 15:16

Looks like it's Edward or Hannah then!

Thanks all - will let you know which one gets used next week!

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littleballerina · 10/12/2013 15:26

I like Lara and Edward.