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Can’t decide between 2

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Simmsie1 · 28/05/2019 16:39

Hi, a couple of weeks ago I asked for triplet name suggestions and I have got 2 combination but I can’t decide what sounds best:
Anais, Leila and Violet
Edie, Leila and Violet

The middle names are probably going to be Rose, Reese and Raine but I’m still unsure

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bridgetreilly · 28/05/2019 16:42

Edie.

pompomcat · 28/05/2019 16:43

Anais!

Furryandpurry · 28/05/2019 16:43

Anais

Really don't like Raine.

HappyDinosaur · 28/05/2019 16:46

Prefer Edith with Edie as a nickname, I don't want to sound mean or crude but Anais is a bit close to anus and I'd be worried about bullying. Your other name choices are really lovely though.

Whatareyoutalkingabout · 28/05/2019 17:14

Agree with HappyDinosaur. I loved Anaïs, but remembering what kids were like when I was at school, I daren't use it because of potential anus comments Blush

Edie and Violet are gorgeous! But I'd choose another cute, vintage name to go with it - Nancy, Eliza, Margot, Mabel, etc. I don't think Leila goes and seems a little dull, modern and faddy in comparison.

Whatareyoutalkingabout · 28/05/2019 17:15

I also don't like Reese or Raine but Rose is beautiful x

tiramisu1 · 28/05/2019 17:18

Definitely Anaïs! Beautiful name.

Edie looks like a nickname for Edward. I don't like this at all.

PollyShelby · 28/05/2019 17:21

I find Anais quite tricky to say!

I'd go for Violet Raine just because it's a bit different

daisypond · 28/05/2019 17:21

Anais is nice - if it’s pronounced correctly- three syllables. I don’t like Edie at all but Edith is nice.

SnowdropFox · 28/05/2019 17:22

Edie gets my vote!

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Simmsie1 · 28/05/2019 17:30

How do you pronounce it?

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Peachbubble · 28/05/2019 18:12

Edie, Leila and Violet

PinaColadaPlease · 28/05/2019 18:16

Edie

Paddy1234 · 28/05/2019 18:16

Anais followed by Edie ❤️

Estellastar · 28/05/2019 18:29

Anaïs is gorgeous and chic.
Edie is like E.D...erectile dysfunction

Rocketgirl1 · 28/05/2019 18:31

There was a thread on here recently about Anais and posters were all saying it differently.

tiramisu1 · 28/05/2019 18:32

Edie is like E.D...erectile dysfunction Shock

I can't get that out of my head now...

tiramisu1 · 28/05/2019 18:32

Anaïs is An ah ees. As it's written really.

CocoLoco87 · 28/05/2019 18:38

From previous MN threads, people pronounce Anais differently An-ah-ees, An-nay, An-nay-is etc. I prefer Edie short for Edith

SnowyAlpsandPeaks · 28/05/2019 18:46

I like Anais but I’d say 80% can’t pronounce correctly. But I’m going for:-

Anais Raine, Laila Rose and Violet Reese

OhhMyLittleGirls · 28/05/2019 18:47

Edie, Leila and Violet are brilliant OP!
Not keen on Anais. I know a lovely girl called Anais but she’s always correcting people that mispronounce her name and has had the nickname Anus which I’m guessing you probably don’t want Grin

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Simmsie1 · 28/05/2019 19:12

OhhMyLittleGirls I am worried about bullying, I’m hoping that if I go with Anaïs she will have 2 sisters to stick by her side in the case of bullying

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Sophronia · 28/05/2019 23:43

Don’t go with Violet Raine. Makes me think of Purple Rain.

Chocmallows · 28/05/2019 23:50

Edith (Edie)

Heratnumber7 · 29/05/2019 00:03

Anaïs, if you pronounce it correctly, is lovely. Too many people say "Annay".