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]

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

[IslaSinga]

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

[IslaSinga]

Nan

[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

[ThinkPinkStink]

Lily Rachel Elizabeth...

[leedsladyx]

Lily Rose

[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).

[squoosh]

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

[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!

[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.

[finova]

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