DH seems to love everything. What do you think?

[SpunkyMummy]

I really need some opinions, even if they're harsh. Thanks

Gretchen
It's Leecuriss. That's how DH pronounces it.
My pronunciation is different. When I pronounce it it's lee-co-rees. With a 'French' r and a very open lee. But I'm aware that the English pronunciation would be different.

rainbow oh no, no reason to say sorry. I asked, thank you for telling me :)! I also really like Millicent :)

milky
I do care about meanings. But Seren isn't really 'my thing'. Celestina used to be on our list ;)
I actually really like Daffy.
Clarabel reminds me of a cow. Not in a bad way (seriously!) it makes me think of a brown, beautiful cow standing on a pasture munching grass 🙈
Serena Annabelle doesn't flow imo.
I think Serena needs a strong middle name. And Florence or Penelope are a bit too soft.

So, yes, I do like flower names. But I don't think I'd like Serena + flower name.

bernadette

That's really cool and interesting.

Neither of us is Irish or Catholic (not that there's anything wrong with that!!).

Many of my maternal ancestors were actually very invested in Protestantism and the reformation. So, it would be kind of ironic, maybe? :)

I know, the meaning is one of the reasons I like it so much. I think middle names should be about relatives or meanings. And yes, this reasoning should tell me something about Lycoris, I know... Shhh ;)

What about Lasiandra? It's a beautiful flower - I know someone named after the flower called Lysandra, and thought that was preferable to Lycoris but still unusual?

I've only known Lycoris pronounced as "LIE-coe-riss", OP, so maybe you should confirm the pronunciation before considering it for your child. It's not horrible, but if you don't get it right then she may find herself the butt of a joke or two.

I like Serena best from your first names list.

Well, my pronunciation isn't English. So, it's obviously not how the majority of the people living in England would pronounce it. And I'm ok with that. It would still be the same name.

But I do have to check if DH's (apparently supposedly) English pronunciation is correct. Thanks :) (he pronounces The y like in Lydia)

Have you ever met a Lycoris or why do you know the name? And if you have met one, did she like her name?

I've never heard of Lycoris OP, but do like the look and sound in my head (Lye - corr - iss). I take it Lyra or Lila don't appeal?

I agree that a softer, flowery name suits a strong middle name.

Out of those names Clara is the best. I mean this in a nice way: the others remind me of vampire fiction. Clara Lily would be nice and more conventional I guess. Or Clara Louisa. I actually like lots of the a sound in a name so Clara Susannah or Clara Serena would be ok. Don't use the licorice name though...

Daphne Athena
Daphne Aurora

Bernadette

Right? I just feel like there needs to be some kind of balance.

clank

Vampire fiction? Well, Lycoris is out. Thanks!

sorenaJ

I love Daphne Aurora.

So,
I currently have
Daphne Aurora
Serena Millicent/Bernadette

Hello again! Just noticed your post and thought would give you some feedback as you've been so helpful with mine!

I love Serena Bernadette! (I love a good bear or wolf name, what can I say!)

Alternatively , I'm going to be controversial and say I actually think Serena Lycoris has a ring to it. (Although I am still getting a bit of a werewolf movie vibe- there was something with Lycans which is werewolves, not sure which film it was now!)

I haven't met one but I know of the plant as it came up a lot amongst my gardening friends.

C Lycoris sounds like clitoris sorry. Pomona too much like pomade

Serena Bernadette is lovely. Agatha is dire and ursula will always have the little mermaid connotations. Don't do it.

Serena is beautiful and were my SIL not called it, I would have it for my future DD, should there be one. Sorry but all your middle names are awful, not to my taste at all. Lycoris is just strange to say to my mind, Bernadette and Millicent are horrid imo. That said, they are middle names so...