Middle names for Lily

[molzoo]

I am really stuck with what to do about our little girls name, I am due in 5 weeks. Last name is Hickman.

I desperately want to use Elizabeth as a middle name as its my nans name - she has been my absolute rock throughout my life. This middle name is pretty much non-negotiable and my partner is happy with that.

The problem is, my absolute favourite name is Lily, and we just can't have Lily Elizabeth, it sounds ridiculous. The only way I can think of still using both names is to add another middle name in between (Lily blank Elizabeth Hickman) - but I cannot think of one at all! I don't want to use Grace or May/Mae which have been suggested many times. Would an extra name make it too long?

Our other option is Amber Elizabeth but I still prefer Lily - think partner likes both the same. I know Lily is a popular name but for some reason it just seems right to me.

Which names/combinations do you prefer and any recommendations for an additional middle name for Lily?

Please help :) TIA xxx

[finova]

Yeah just go with Lily Elizabeth.
You say a middle name with a pause anyway.

[Oysterbabe]

You're overthinking it.
Lily Elizabeth sounds fine. In any event no one cares about middle names. If I did a poll of my friends probably one or two of them even knows what mine is, I can only think of one of theirs and that's only because it's funny. If they don't flow perfectly it really doesn't matter that much.

[molzoo]

I'm just so torn! OH thinks Lily Elizabeth is nice, but Amber Elizabeth definitely flows better. Lots of people say Lily Elizabeth clashes too much, where as others think its perfectly fine. He thinks adding another middle name will make it too long as well. Lily is also really popular which puts me off just a little bit.

If I could I would choose another name, my faves are
Mabel Elizabeth
Rosie Elizabeth
Poppy Elizabeth

But he hates all of them which is very upsetting because I prefer all of them to Amber, and all flow better than Lily. Neither of us like Elizabeth as a first name either. This is so hard, never thought baby naming could be so difficult!

[squoosh]

Well I think Lily Elizabeth sounds fine. Don't really see the point of looking around for a filler middle name.

[SorenaJ]

Lily Catherine
Lily Aurora
Lily Rose I do really like Amber Elizabeth, but it will be difficult to give up on Lily, even though I know its suuuuper popular (I did a placement in a primary school and there were 3 Lily's in the same class).

[leedsladyx]

Lily Rose

[ThinkPinkStink]

Lily Rachel Elizabeth...

[DavenotChas]

We have a Lily Ellen. While there are lots of 'l' sounds, it does roll off the tongue rather nicely and suits her beautifully

[IslaSinga]

Nan

[IslaSinga]

Has your nam got a middle name that would work instead?

[finova]

I think Sophia works.
Don't think you necessarily need a short name.
Lily Frances Elizabeth
Lily Iris Elizabeth
Lily Margaret Elizabeth
Lily Catherine Elizabeth

[lovelilies]

I have a Lily Elizabeth!!

[TroysMammy]

Lily Estelle

[Bigfam]

We have a lilly Marie. I liked lilly Jane but my mums middle name is Jane & I detest her

[elodie2000]

The Queen's name as a child was Lilibet - short for Elizabeth. I can't help thinking the two names (Lily and Elizabeth) are the same a bit like calling a boy 'Jim James' or 'Edward Ted'.
Elizabeth as a first name but going by Lily like another poster suggested is best IMO!

[Liz09]

I don't love Jade... I do love Sophia but it's a bit long. Do you like Lily Grace Elizabeth? Or Lily Kate Elizabeth? A one-syllable middle name after Lily would suit (Jade just seems outdated).

Others:
Lily May Elizabeth
Lily Pearl Elizabeth
Lily Faith Elizabeth
Lily Hope Elizabeth
Lily Jane Elizabeth (similar to Jade, but more "classy" feeling)
Lily Quinn Elizabeth (for something a bit different)

[molzoo]

Thanks for all of your input and suggestions! I'm just not a fan of all the 'L' sounds in Lily Elizabeth. Liz and Lil sound too similar.

What do people think of
Lily Jade Elizabeth Hickman
Lily Sophia Elizabeth Hickman

Are they too long? Which dyou prefer?

I also adore Lily Belle but too many 'L's again with Elizabeth!!xx

[Liz09]

I think Lily Elizabeth sounds lovely. Why do you think it's ridiculous? Am I missing something? Haha.

I know Lily is supposedly short for Elizabeth, but my name is Elizabeth and no one has ever shortened it to Lily (and I think if I tried to go by Lily, people would look at me like I have two heads). Just like it's not "the norm" to be named Henry and go by Harry now, or be named John and go by Jack. Most people will just use Harry or Jack if that's what they want their children to be called. So I don't think anyone will think Lily Elizabeth is strange. I think it's just gorgeous.

Amber doesn't compare with Lily, IMO. It's not a bad name, but Lily is just beautiful.

[Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost]

Lily Grace
Lily Belle
Lily Boo
Lily Beau
Lily Faith
Lily Sian
Lily Jade
Lily Sophia
Lily Beth
Lily Rose
Lily Fern
Lily Pearl
Lily Monet
Lily Terese
Lily Isobella
Lily Hazel
Lily Nicole
Lily Ava
Lily Maya
Lily Simone
Lily Piper.
Lily Rae
Lily Esme
Lily Briar
Lily Estelle
Lily Jessica
Lily Isla
Lily Georgina
Lily Charlotte
Lily Marie
Lily Dawn

[hollyisalovelyname]

Thanks Pointless
OP is Lily not named for the flower and Elizabeth a name from the Bible- a cousin of Mary, the mother of Jesus?
So two completely different names.
So go for it if you really want to. How often are middle names used anyway?
My middle name is on birth cert, on my passport and correspondence from the uni I went to.

[PlugUgly]

*Elizabeth

[PlugUgly]

Lily Rose Eluzabeth

[pointlessperson]

Lily Beth had a good ring to it

[Oysterbabe]

I would go for Amber Elizabeth but I don't like lots of names.