Iolanthe. Means Violet in Greek. Also the name of a fairy who falls in love with a mortal in a Victorian opera. Pronounced eye-oh-lan-thee.
We had previously settled on Isolde but were worried that she would be called Izzy which is okay, but seeing as how Isabella and Isabel were some of the most popular girls names last year she would probably be one of many Izzys in her year.
I love the story of Isolde and think its a beautiful name.
We were thinking that even though Iolanthe is less personal to us, it is similar but has better potential for shortening. Could use Io or Lana or Thea.
Were thinking of perhaps using both names, as middle and first......... but do people think thats too over the top as they are similar to each other and both quite a mouthful?
what are peoples thoughts?
Thanks