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Ipushedmygrannyaffabus · 23/07/2015 23:10

What is the general opinion on this? It would be a sibling to Eve - would the fact that Zoe has the same meaning and may even come from the name Eve put you off using them? Or any other short name suggestions? Thanks :)

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Ipushedmygrannyaffabus · 23/07/2015 23:12

I didn't notice the post under mine about short names!!

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manicinsomniac · 23/07/2015 23:47

I like Zoe. It goes fairly well with Eve. The root/meaning wouldn't put me off.

I prefer Chloe or Zara though, to go for the most obviously similar names.

CamelHump · 23/07/2015 23:48

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Pandora37 · 24/07/2015 01:03

I love it. I think it's quite cute that they have the same meaning and I think Eve and Zoe sound really good together as sisters. Both strong but feminine names.

FabulousFudge · 24/07/2015 02:44

Perfect!

reuset · 24/07/2015 07:29

Zoe is a fine name.

Camelhump you pedant Grin

Hypocritical, moi? Probably...

applecatchers36 · 24/07/2015 07:32

Zoe is a great name, doesn't it mean life/ full of life?

BikeRunSki · 24/07/2015 07:35

I like it. It is my sister's name and I was always envious of it, much cooler than my name. Ironically, she has been known by a nickname all her life.

OhMyActualDays · 24/07/2015 07:36

My DD is Zoe (no dots!) and we have had very complimentary responses. It's normal but not too common. I have read on here that some people think it is a bit dated, though. I think it goes nicely with Eve.

BikeRunSki · 24/07/2015 07:37

But Camel is right about the dots (umlat. Don't know how to do one on here though).

BikeRunSki · 24/07/2015 07:39

It was hugely popular in the mid 70s (my above mentioned sister was one of 8 in her school year, there were a few in mine) and well due a come back.

reuset · 24/07/2015 07:43

Yes, camel is right of course

sweetpeame · 24/07/2015 08:31

It's a lovely name and sounds fine with Eve. Most people won't know the meaning of either name or ever really consider it so they're fine to use togther. They sound quite nice together actually!

CamelHump · 24/07/2015 10:40

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HighOverTheFenceLeapsSunnyJim · 24/07/2015 11:16

Love it. Goes nicely with eve.

Stylingwax · 24/07/2015 11:21

I LOVE Zoe, my DP has vetoed for DC2 unfortunately as he thinks it's a cat's name (I did have a lovely cat called Zoe to be fair).

sugar21 · 24/07/2015 11:52

I have a Zoe and also an Evie so yes nice names

Ipushedmygrannyaffabus · 24/07/2015 12:39

Aw thanks, glad it's had a positive response! I am also a grammar pedant Wink - I just don't know how to do the umlaut on here! Smile

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Broadchurch · 24/07/2015 12:43

It's not an umlaut, it's a diaeresis.

CamelHump · 24/07/2015 14:33

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DramaAlpaca · 24/07/2015 14:39

Lovely name.

BikeRunSki · 24/07/2015 14:41

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