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Middle Name for Matilda

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mummyofboys30 · 16/01/2019 22:21

So I've finally stopped looking at other first names and stuck with Matilda - my forever love.
I don't like using family names as middle names. I like my children to have their own name and identity rather than honouring a family member. Just personal choice.
Im struggling with a middle name. Initially I like Rose but heard so many Rose/May/Grace middle names its put me off.
Another name I absolutely loved when I had my first along with Matilda was Harper. Not sure I'd ever brave using as a first name.
But how does Matilda Harper sound? Thanks.

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TulipsInbloom1 · 16/01/2019 22:23

I think it needs a one syllable middle name. Jade?

shirleyschmidt · 16/01/2019 22:31

I don't think the 'A' sounds at the end of both names make them a good pairing.

I'd go with something with a different ending I.e Matilda Emily, Matilda Lillian, Matilda Abigail.

CosmicCanary · 16/01/2019 22:32

Matilda Rose.

I only say that because its my DN's name and I picked it Grin

She is Tilly for short and it suits her.

CosmicCanary · 16/01/2019 22:35

Oops sorry just read you dont like Rose Blush

I think Matilda is an old fashioned/classic name so for me Harper doesnt fit.

FranklinTheCat · 16/01/2019 22:35

I feel like it needs something more classic than Harper, but that a middle name could be long - how about....

Matilda Elizabeth?
Matilda Rosalind or Rosamund if you want to keep the Rose theme?
Matilda Josephine?

But Matilda Rose and Matilda Grace both sound lovely!

secretsquirrelinsnow · 16/01/2019 22:36

If DC is a girl we're using Matilda Cerys. Matilda's quite light and soft IYKWIM so I like a sturdy middle name with it

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 16/01/2019 22:48

I personally wouldn't put Matilda with Harper. Matilda is classic, whereas.
Harper is lovely but faddy and will date very quickly.
Matilda Lucy
Matilda Jane
Matilda Beth
Matilda Evelyn
Matilda Jess
Matilda Joy
Matilda Elise
Matilda Frances

CosmicCanary · 16/01/2019 22:50

Oooh Matilda Joy is nice.
Matilda Faith?

Sillyshell · 16/01/2019 22:54

Matilda Jane was my first thought Smile

JaiNotJay · 16/01/2019 22:55

Matilda Adelaide

Butterfly84 · 16/01/2019 22:58

Matilda Faith is really nice.
A one syllable middle name sounds good.

3girlsmama · 16/01/2019 22:58

Matilda Rae
Matilda June
Matilda Beau
Matilda Violet

Calzone · 16/01/2019 23:02

Matilda May
Matilda Anne
Matilda Bea
Matilda Eve
Matilda Faye
Matilda Leigh

RumDo · 16/01/2019 23:02

Matilda:

Zoe
Catherine
Esme
Robyn
Mary
Jane
Lily
Claire
Hope
Erin
Wren
Simone
Renee
Smile

WonkyDonk87 · 16/01/2019 23:03

Matilda Rae is lovely, great suggestion

Smile19 · 16/01/2019 23:04

Rosa. Although I would personally stick with Rose as it flows so well.

itisitis · 16/01/2019 23:08

Matilda Alice...lovely name...not that I'm bias 😁

MissSueFlay · 16/01/2019 23:08

Matilda Mary

caringcarer · 16/01/2019 23:09

I like Matilda Grace with smiley face.Smile

Marmite27 · 16/01/2019 23:10

My DD2 is a Matilda, and her middle names are Margaret Ann. There’s a Matilda Rose in our music group who’s mum was most disappointed the name she chose was so popular!

MollyHuaCha · 16/01/2019 23:12

Matilda Louise
Matilda Jane
Matilda Anne
Matilda Sian
Matilda Grace
Matilda Rose
Matilda Faith
Matilda Niamh

My favourites are Grace, Rose and Faith.

Tillylils · 16/01/2019 23:13

Matilda Lily, Tilly Lily for short 😊

GrungeSponge · 16/01/2019 23:16

Anne & Jane are classic names which go well.

I really like Matilda Jane.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 16/01/2019 23:18

Matilda Beau is gorgeous

peachypetite · 16/01/2019 23:20

Beau Ian traditionally a name for a boy. The female equivalent is Belle.