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A sister for Sylvie

56 replies

MrsCantthinkofaname · 21/01/2020 09:47

Really want a pretty, vintage name to go with Sylvie that is underused but not too out there. We’ve finally agreed on the below shortlist so just wanted some help to pick a favourite.

Pearl
Olive
April
Clementine (Clemmie)
Etta (Ettie)
Theodora - (Dot, Dora, Teddy etc - love the variety of nicknames for this)
Mabel

Would love to hear people’s thoughts.
Thanks!

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TheVanguardSix · 21/01/2020 09:48

Pearl!

CarpeSocolatum · 21/01/2020 10:00

Clementine or Etta. I like the matchy nicknames.
Aurelie
Marguerite or Margot
Aimee
Amelie
Sophie

CarpeSocolatum · 21/01/2020 10:00

Avril rather than April

Janefx40 · 21/01/2020 10:03

We have a Sylvie too!!

I like most of your names. Clemmie and Etta would be my favourites of those two. I also like Cleo.

Congrats on your pregnancy

Xxx

Satsuma2 · 21/01/2020 10:37

Clementine is my favourite.

JustAnotherMumTho · 21/01/2020 10:40

Pearl or Margot.

goldenorbspider · 21/01/2020 10:42

Mabel or Etta

JustAnotherMumTho · 21/01/2020 10:42

Just realised Margot isn't on your list, got muddled up with other suggestions. Out of your list I like Pearl, although all are lovely!

Mumma4262 · 21/01/2020 10:54

Olive!!

Otherwise Etta, congrats Smile

Whatsyourflava · 21/01/2020 12:02

You’ve literally just listed some of my DREAM girls names @MrsCantthinkofaname - what a stunning list!

Pearl - LOVE
Olive - LOVE
April - LOVE
Clementine (Clemmie) - LOVE
Etta (Ettie) - LOVE
Theodora - (Dot, Dora, Teddy etc - love the variety of nicknames for this) - LOVE
Mabel - LOVE

HA! Was going to try and be constructive with my comments but I just adore all of them. Favourites Olive, Etta, Clemmie and Mabel I think

Rachel345 · 21/01/2020 12:05

Love Clementine and Theodora!

Batqueen · 21/01/2020 12:07

Theodora

Fanniesyeraunt · 21/01/2020 12:08

Mabel. Or Edith. Or Marnie - I love Marnie at the mo!

Fanniesyeraunt · 21/01/2020 12:10

The only one I don’t like is clementine - only because it get shortens to Clemmie or clem and it reminds me of phlegm!

DramaAlpaca · 21/01/2020 12:10

Mabel

FourStarsShine · 21/01/2020 12:12

Etta or Theadora, love both!

Really dislike Clementine because of Clem/Phlegm Clemmie/Phlegmie - obviously I’m not the only one Grin

Flissmoon · 21/01/2020 13:01

I love them all! Clementine, Etta and Pearl are probably my favourites with Sylvie. I love Theodora too but it’s quite different in style to me, even though the nicknames are all gorgeous. Mabel also goes beautifully!

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MopsRUs · 21/01/2020 13:21

Pearl, April and Clementine would go well.

FizzyGreenWater · 21/01/2020 14:03

Theodora (or Polydora?) and Mabel, but also love the suggestion of Margot (or Margaux).

Grandmi · 21/01/2020 14:09

Olive ...definitely my favourite!

Peachbubble · 21/01/2020 16:32

I like Pearl, April, Clementine and Mabel. April is my fav I think.

HalfBloodPrincess · 21/01/2020 18:32

Pearl is lovely but seems to be quite a popular choice where I live - there are 4 spread out in 3 toddler groups we go to.

What about Opal?

timetest · 21/01/2020 18:37

All pretty names though Theodora is my favourite. My Mother was a Sylvia and her sister’s name was Margot.