Harriet and Ariadne?

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NC for this just as outing. I've been mulling over names, and not sure about this combination! I already have a DD Harriet, always called Hattie although of course she might choose to be Harriet or Harry later on. One of the few names I love this time round is Ariadne. I think chances are though that this would be shortened to Ari or Addy. I like both of them as nicknames but are they too similar sounding to Harriet/Hattie? (Especially when being bellowed up the stairs, for example?)

And if general consensus is a no, can anyone suggest any other lovely -e type names or names in the same vein? I love the sound of Antigone (and the nickname Tiggy!) but hate how it looks. Not a fan of Hermione.

Thanks!

Like Hermione!

Nice combination

Thanks, sounds a lot better than in my head!!!

Where has Antigone come from all of a sudden? I know about Oedipus Rex, I just don't understand how the name has come from nowhere to be on everyone's shortlist. I like it but would have considered it too "out there" and my DCs have very ordinary Greek names.

I like Ismene, the name of Antigone's sister. The only things that put me off it for a middle name is that it maybe sounds too much like "meany". Plus the spelling is a bit confusing, as my old tutor said it was supposed to be spelled Hismene, but the traditional spelling seems to have stuck.

I think the potential for Harry and Ari, or Hattie and Addie would put me off. Way too similar.