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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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peachypetite · 16/01/2019 23:21

Ian = is

amyk91 · 16/01/2019 23:21

Matilda esme
Matilda blayke
Ma tilda swinton the 2nd

Calzone · 16/01/2019 23:22

I’m loving Matilda Bea.

ShadyLady53 · 16/01/2019 23:25

I like Matilda Kate, Matilda Hope, Matilda Marie, Matilda Jane, Matilda Leigh, Matilda Ruth Matilda Reanne and Matilda Elise.

Mum2jenny · 16/01/2019 23:25

Matilda Anne/Anna?

ShadyLady53 · 16/01/2019 23:27

Actually, reading back, Matilda Joy is perfect.

the99 · 16/01/2019 23:41

@ShadyLady53 my DD is a Matilda and has two middle names - you mentioned both in your suggestions. Are you my DH? DM? DS? HmmWink

wizzler · 16/01/2019 23:45

Definitely Joy

cananybodyfindmesomeonetolove · 16/01/2019 23:47

Matilda Claire

ShadyLady53 · 16/01/2019 23:54

@the99 haha, great minds I think! I’ve never met a Matilda!

Molakai · 16/01/2019 23:58

Matilda Joy is beautiful. Far and away my favourite of suggestions on the thread

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mummyofboys30 · 17/01/2019 08:10

Wow..... come back to find only 2 people out of 37 have actually mentioned Harper the name I suggested! When I was looking for opinions on Matilda Harper?
I don't want middle name that everyone has I want something individual. I have worked in various settings both with elderly and children so alot of names I associate with people I've seen professionally so can put me off!

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Quickerthanavicar · 17/01/2019 08:23

Joy

MikeUniformMike · 17/01/2019 08:38

Matilda Rice

cananybodyfindmesomeonetolove · 17/01/2019 08:39

I think most of were mentioning other names as an alternative, as Harper doesn't seem like it sits well with Matilda.

Marmite27 · 17/01/2019 08:47

I agree Harper doesn’t go with Matilda and it’s quite jarring.

After taking the time to respond, I think your reply is quite rude!

ShadyLady53 · 17/01/2019 08:53

I agree, I suggested the names I did because I don’t like the way Matilda Harper sounds. Wish I hadn’t bothered responding now!

Madeline88 · 17/01/2019 08:54

Matilda Alice

CosmicCanary · 17/01/2019 09:31

Wow rude much.

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mummyofboys30 · 17/01/2019 10:14

Not rude at all. I asked for opinions on a name. Not for other suggestions. If I'd have wanted other options I'd have put please suggest other names.
My son has a repeating sound ..........ah Ha......... and it works well.
I was merely asking for feedback on the name I put.

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TigerQuoll · 17/01/2019 10:20

@MissSueFlay my niece is Matilda Mary :)

Calzone · 17/01/2019 10:21

Ok 🙄🙄

No
I don’t like it.
It doesn’t work for me.

PepsiLola · 17/01/2019 10:24

I don't like Matilda Harper at all.

I think I prefer a one syllable name after Matilda

Ikeameatballs · 17/01/2019 10:37

I like Matilda and Harper but not together, it just doesn’t flow. A single syllable name or a long name with a different end sound would work much better.

Eg Matilda Jean or Matilda Marianne

CantWaitToRetire · 17/01/2019 10:57

I like the name Matilda, but really don't like Harper with it.