Hi all,
I've managed to narrow down my short list to 3 names (I think for now! Haha) but can't decide which I like best or what combo.
Florence, Harriet and Adelyn.
Florence - I recently found out this was my dh great nan's middle name which shot it up the list for me. I really like the name wren however my dh doesn't like it as a full name so would have this option as a nn. We would likely pair it with the mn Alexandra (after bil) or Evelyn (a name we love but can't use for a number of reasons) or Lucille (a blues connection). My dd1 only likes the name Polly and I think that this would work as a sweet pet name for Florence.
Harriet - I know not to some taste but I love the nn Harry. My husband is a big blues fan and it gives a nod to a famous women blues artist Etta James. We would consider giving her two mn if we went with Harriet - Alexandra Lucille as our sir name starts with L making the itials Hall which is a family name. This does make for a long name though and don't know how I feel about that. Otherwise we would just use Alexandra or Florence as I want to include a family name.
Adelyn - we would use this spelling opposed to Adeline as my mum has a Lyn ending name and would be a slight nod to her. Adelyn was high on my list with dd1 and is our compromise for not being able to use Evelyn. We would pair it with the mn Florence.
I think I'm leaning towards Florence Alexandra or Florence Lucille but would love to hear opinions from others in case I'm missing something.