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auntienameyname · 12/04/2020 07:38

Middle name for Romily?? We will most likely call her Romi for short so it has to go with both.

Also, we know what we are having this time so need help with boys name too. Middle name will be Alexander.
Jax
Theo
Reuben
Milo
Vinnie

Thank you

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Marphise · 12/04/2020 07:48

I like Jax but it doesn't really work with Alexander as a middle name.

Theo is fine - short for Theodore ?

Reuben, not my cup of tea, sorry

Milo is fine but I like Miles better.

Vinnie is fine as a diminutive of Vincent but I wouldn't use it as a standalone name.

Regarding a girl's middle name, it's hard to suggest something without any idea what you like or are looking for. Is there a name you like but wouldn't dare to give as a first name ? Or someone you'd like to honor ?

Treanor · 12/04/2020 18:09

Romilly Mimosa

bridgetreilly · 12/04/2020 22:53

It doesn't really have to go with Romi, though. I can't think of a single situation where you'd use a nickname with the middle name. I am ALWAYS known by a shortened form of my first name, and no one has ever paired that with my middle name. Which is good, because they're quite hard to say together. But it's literally never come up.

Romilly Jane
Romilly Faith
Romilly Hero
Romilly Claire
Romilly Joy

Standrewsschool · 12/04/2020 23:18

Sorry, confused. Do you need a name for Romilly or Alexander, as you said you know what you are having?

Astronica · 13/04/2020 00:00

Mostly I have come across Romilly spelt this way so just be careful if you choose the one 'l' spelling. I agree with a pp that the middle doesn't have to go with Romi because you never use a nn with the middle name.

Romily Kate
Romily Frances
Romily June
Romily Violet
Romily Cleo
Romily Tess

Milo Alexander is wonderful and my favourite of your list. Theo Alexander is also good. I'm not keen on the others and think definitely avoid Jax. Jack is good though.

auntienameyname · 13/04/2020 09:11

Thanks everyone!!

Sorry @Standrewsschool its meaNt to say we dont know 🙈 typo x

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auntienameyname · 13/04/2020 09:11

@bridgetreilly you make a good point! I really wouldnt have to consider Romi + middle name. Thank you for your suggestions x

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87Callista · 13/04/2020 10:25

Love Reuben Alexander

Romi Marie
Romi Jasmine
Romi Celestine
Romi Evangeline
Romi Vivian
Romi Soraya
Romi Rose
Romi Lucia
Romi Alexandria
Romi Sophia
Romi Viola
Romi Celine

auntienameyname · 13/04/2020 11:22

So much food for thought! I love Jax (to honor his late great grandad Jack) but also always loved Reuben and Theo. Only have a week left now!!

I think Romily Violet is a winner. Love floral middle names as my first borns middle name is Rose.

Also Romily or Romilly?? What we thinking ? 😊

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bridgetreilly · 13/04/2020 12:13

Jack Alexander would be a great name. You could always call him Jax as a nn.

Romilly is much better than Romily.

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