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Middle names for Vivienne

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scrummy2b · 10/12/2013 16:08

Only just ttc but it took months to name the dog so we need to start early! I've adored the name Vivienne for years and it's very much top of my list. DH is sort of on board but is concerned that when we start adding middle names, nothing flows.

Elisabeth is a family name that it would be nice to include but it's not essential if we find something that works better. Two middle names is non-negotiable!

Our surname is also three syllables so with potentially three, three syllable names, maybe something short and sharp to break it up is a good idea? The problem is I'm not drawn to many short names. I quite like Rose and think it goes with Vivienne but so many people have it as a middle name I'm trying to steer clear.

Below are some vague ideas but I'm not sure about any of them!
Vivienne Louise Elisabeth
Vivienne Elisabeth Juliet
Vivienne Rose Elisabeth

Vivienne Alice Helene
Vivienne Sylvie Elisabeth

Please help before DH changes his mind about Vivienne altogether!

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Beeyump · 10/12/2013 16:52

I like Vivienne Alice Helene, it seems to flow best though still a bit of a mouthful. Love Elisabeth spelt with an 's' rather than 'z' btw!

SS3J · 10/12/2013 17:51

I think I prefer the one syllable name at the end. Just seems to flow better!
Vivienne Elizabeth Fay
Vivienne Elizabeth Jane
Vivienne Elizabeth Rose
Vivienne Alice Beth

Britishseamonkey · 10/12/2013 22:10

What about Vivienne Elizabeth Lucy
Vivienne elisabeth Rose is nice

Maybe something with an upwards sound in the middle? Like Vivienne Helena Rose
Or Vivienne Louisa ....
Keeps all its strength whilst still having a softness to it

Rosencrantz · 10/12/2013 23:05

Mallory? No clue why, but that was the first that popped in my head but I think it fits!

scrummy2b · 11/12/2013 04:43

Thank you! I think that you all are right that the shorter name works better at the end

I like Lucy, And maybe ignoring Rose is cutting off my nose to spite my face?

Mallory is a bit too surnamey Rosencrantz but thank you!

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soontobeslendergirl · 11/12/2013 22:20

What about Eliza instead of Elisabeth, keeps the family name but not as much of a mouthful

Vivienne Eliza Rose
Vivienne Eliza Joy
Vivienne Eliza May

gallicgirl · 11/12/2013 22:25

Love Vivienne and I can't think I've ever heard it recently.

I prefer a short middle name. What about Vivienne Joan? Vivienne Marie?

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