We have a long, 4 syllable surname beginning with the sound 'eve' (but spelt with an i)
We like classic and simple names which will be sweet but suit a child into adulthood, but are restricted to ones that don't run into the vowel sound at the start of our surname - for example Ellie 'Eve......' would be hard to say to get between the 'ie' and the 'eve' sounds
I like Alice as although it ends in a vowel I don't think this is too tricky as it doesn't have the 'ey'/'ie' sound that lots of girls' names have. But I have heard of so many baby Alice's recently - it seems every other baby girl I hear of is called Alice! I may still use it though... I also like Anna, Annie, Lucy, Emma... but vowel end problems! Don't mind a vintage twist if subtle
Likewise for boys we've always liked Oliver but this is so popular! Also like Ben, James...
Any ideas would be really helpful - particularly less common ones but still classic. Help me think outside the box!
Thank you!