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Middle name ideas

28 replies

NickMyLipple · 28/01/2018 18:45

We have pretty much decided on Harriet as the first name.

We had discussed Lily as a middle name but I'm put off by it's popularity.

Surname begins with T and I'd like to avoid HRT, HAT and similar initials.

My middle name is Jane and I hate it. I'd much rather choose a name I like! There's no family names that we want to use.

Please help!!

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HainaultViaNewburyPark · 28/01/2018 18:49

Cecily, Faye, Mary, Pearl, Sarah or Vera?

SilentBob · 28/01/2018 18:55

Elise popped into my head.

imsorryiasked · 28/01/2018 18:57

How about Lila or Leila as an alternative to Lily?
Or Millie

bluechameleon · 28/01/2018 19:05

We have chosen Harriet as our girl name and will use Matilda as the middle name. Other names we considered were Clara, Ruth and Beatrice.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 28/01/2018 19:13

Harriet Lucille.
Harriet Lucy
Harriet Rose
Harriet Sofia
Harriet Sienna
Harriet Maria
Harriet Rosabelle
Harriet Cecelia
Harriet Maude

GlorianaBanana · 28/01/2018 19:13

Harriet Pearl
Harriet Lois
Harriet Gladys

helpmum2003 · 28/01/2018 19:14

I think Harriet is lovely. What about another floral/nature name?

Rose - ?too popular
Lavender
Willow
Iris (?HIT)
Saffron

Harriet would go with almost anything...

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 28/01/2018 19:17

Harriet Mae
Harriet Mairead
Harriet Faith
Harriet Florence.
Harriet Melinda

Yika · 28/01/2018 19:20

Harriet would be nice followed by a vowel.

Ellen
Elsa
Oriana
Orla
Imogen
Eliza
Ursula
Erc

SalutHallo · 28/01/2018 19:21

We’ve settled on ‘Harriet Clara’ if we have a girl! Smile

Yika · 28/01/2018 19:21

Oh I guess HOT or HUT would not be so great either. I take back my suggestions!

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 28/01/2018 19:22

I have a Harriet Matilda.

ChocolateCrunch · 28/01/2018 19:29

Harriet Jemima
Harriet Felicity
Harriet Maeve
Harriet Serena
Harriet Flora
Harriet Pearl

NickMyLipple · 28/01/2018 19:29

I love Matilda but the surname makes it have too many T's - shame because it's probably my favourite!

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Smoliver · 28/01/2018 19:32

I think Lily is lovely for a middle name. I don't think you should worry about popularity of the name when it comes to the middle name.

Other suggestions:

Harriet Pearl
Harriet Penelope
Harriet Joy
Harriet Faye
Harriet Bluebell
Harriet Blossom
Harriet Ember
Harriet Violet
Harriet Isla
Harriet Lila
Harriet Louise
Harriet Fleur
Harriet Jade

gryffen · 28/01/2018 19:37

Harriet Grace?

My middle name is Duncan after my great grandfather who I'm honoured to be named for. Mum was Cameron after his surname.

LetsSplashMummy · 28/01/2018 19:48

I think Harriet Wren has a lovely feel to it.

MikeUniformMike · 28/01/2018 19:53

I think a longer classic name sounds best.
Harriet Elizabeth Tickle.
I would avoid anything twee or trendy, especially if your surname is a common one.

daisydiddlex · 29/01/2018 15:11

Harriet Elora
Harriet Everly
Harriet Madeleine
Harriet Elizabeth
Harriet Luciana

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 29/01/2018 17:18

Harriet Susan.

MikeUniformMike · 29/01/2018 17:24

Harriet Susan is nice. I also like Harriet Victoria and Harriet Louise.

Sadiebird · 29/01/2018 17:30

Oh, Harriet Lily is just gorgeous. I know you’ve said you’re put off by its popularity though but I think that’s a lovely choice.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 29/01/2018 18:30

Cheers Mke ! 😄

LoveInTokyo · 29/01/2018 18:37

Beatrice
Victoria
Emma
Katherine
Elizabeth

LoveInTokyo · 29/01/2018 18:38

Or Lucy? (Quite like Lily but not as popular.)