Opinions on initial list?

[picknmiss]

I'm only 14 weeks with DC2 but having given DS a very strongly traditional scandinavian name (DH Swedish but we are UK resident) and having had some mixed reactions we're looking for something that fits the theme but is a bit more manageable for the UK. Thoughts appreciated!

Tobias
Mikael (Meeka-yel)

Astrid
Annaliese

They are all lovely.

You might get mick-kale, though, when people see it written, rather than the three syllabus pronunciation

All lovely! My faves are Tobias and Astrid.

How about Mattias, Magnus or Emil for a boy and Anneli, Freya or Inga for a girl?

Thanks! Yes I am worried about the Mikael pronunciation as I struggle to say it exactly as my DH does myself to be honest! I just love the way it looks written down which isn't the best reason for choosing a name.

I like Mattias and Freya and initially loved Anneli but as we're not far from South London I was worried about Anerley connotations?

How about Anneke?

Mikael is quite hard to pronounce and will be mispronounced in the UK.

I Love Tobias and Astrid.

Astrid and Tobias are Lovely choices with good meanings.

Thanks all, I think we'll have to give Mikael a miss as seems pronunciation will definitely be tricky.
How is Anneke pronounced? Is it like Anneka (of Challenge Anneka)?

Love Tobias and Astrid

Yes correct you got it.

Tobias and Annaliese.

Astrid is lovely. What about Ingrid? Tobias is great for being easy in the UK.

DP has vetoed Anneke sadly! I do really like Ingrid but it's an exDP's mum's name and we were quite close when we were together so she might think it a bit odd! I'm going to put Inga on the list, always good to have options so you can see which suits them best when they arrive

Love Annaliese and Mikael