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37 replies

MrsCantthinkofaname · 16/03/2020 13:15

DH suggested Celeste yesterday for DD2 who is due in 3 weeks. I do like it and think it’s pretty but still not sure I love it - just after some opinions really as we are still very undecided.

Others on our list are

Pearl
Olive
Etta
Theodora

DD1 is Sylvie so would like something that goes nicely with that too.

Thanks!

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ChelseaCat · 16/03/2020 13:18

Love Celeste and Etta

Whatsyourflava · 16/03/2020 13:47

Wow you have the nicest list of names I think I’ve ever seen. I don’t like Celeste, sort of begins like “celibate” or sounds like an ointment or something

Just LOVE Pearl Olive Etta though. Especially pearl and olive ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Astridd · 16/03/2020 17:00

Sylvie and Celeste sound nice together

Cecily
Daphne
Jean

Candyapple49 · 16/03/2020 19:56

Oooh , Celeste 💕

CuppaZa · 16/03/2020 19:58

I love pearl, goes well with Sylvie. Not keen on the others

BobbyBlueCat · 16/03/2020 19:59

Celeste - lovely
Pearl - lovely
Olive - Nice(ish)
Etta - Terrorist group
Theodora - nice but doesn't go with your other daughter's name as much as some of the others

IceColdCat · 16/03/2020 20:01

I love Olive. Like Celeste and Etta. Not keen on the other two.

koshkatt · 16/03/2020 20:01

Celeste is just lovely OP. Really, properly lovely.

koshkatt · 16/03/2020 20:03

I also love Genevieve which is in keeping with your French theme...

Fleamaker123 · 16/03/2020 20:08

I love Celeste too. I used to work with a Celestine, never met another one. Always thought it was a beautiful name. Sylvie is lovely too... And Pearl... you have great taste!

Whatsyourflava · 16/03/2020 20:15

I think Celeste will boom in popularity because of the pop star (she’s still emerging but set to be huge and I keep hearing her these days)

It’s my least favourite from your list but I really LOVE the others especially Olive Pearl Etta (in that order)

Lobsterquadrille2 · 16/03/2020 20:16

I like Etta as a nickname for Henrietta; it sounds a bit unfinished on its own. How about Estelle or Estella?

AcrobaticCardigan · 16/03/2020 20:22

Love Pearl, Olive & Etta. But think Pearl & Olive match Sylvie best.

villamariavintrapp · 16/03/2020 20:45

Love Olive. Don't like Etta because of the terrorist link, but like all the others

Astronica · 17/03/2020 02:09

I love Celeste and it's my favourite from your list.

DramaAlpaca · 17/03/2020 02:56

Celeste is gorgeous, and perfect with Sylvie.

I'm not mad on Pearl but it does go well. Etta sounds unfinished to me, I'm not a fan. I adore Olive but not with Sylvie. I dislike Theodora, but it's OK with Sylvie.

CorianderLord · 17/03/2020 03:03

I love Celeste... imagine being named after the celestial

MikeUniformMike · 17/03/2020 09:30

Celeste sounds like a contraceptive.
Marie Celeste is an association to avoid.

Etta is my favourite from your list.

AdaColeman · 17/03/2020 09:36

Celeste is beautiful.
I’m not keen on the rest of your list and don’t think they they “go” with Sylvie.
Manon is a favourite French name of mine.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 17/03/2020 20:35

Sylvie and Pearl ❤️❤️ Gorgeous sibset

1980sQueen · 18/03/2020 11:52

Celeste is pretty. I remember reading a book with a character with this name a while ago and thinking how nice it was.

Krazynights34 · 18/03/2020 12:17

I love Celeste!!

I like Olive but not Etta.

A couple of other suggestions..(mostly French)
Clarissa
Sophia
Lisette
Lynette
Charmaine
Gabrielle
Antoinette
Iva

solia · 18/03/2020 12:19

Hi! Personally, I love Celeste. I think it's cute, soft and melodious.
Maybe you'll like the name Amethyst. This gemstone inspires wisdom and humility.

s3tut0y3r · 21/03/2020 22:47

Celeste is an amazing choice

RickOShay · 21/03/2020 22:51

The winner for me is Pearl.