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Middle name for River

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heyitshol · 30/08/2021 10:07

Hi all. After considering middle names for Ada I'm also thinking about first name River. Any MN suggestions? Thanks x

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spotcheck · 02/09/2021 00:16

Flo(rence)

But, actually, River Leigh sounds nice.

Future 50 year old River will be surrounded by other 50 year olds, with other 'unusual' names. By the time they all get to 50, people will have become used to a plethora of names that aren't 'Louise' and 'Claire'

TatianaBis · 02/09/2021 08:40

There’s a River Lee in Essex. It’s also rhyming slang for tea.

Enko · 02/09/2021 23:49

I got Chi in my head when I saw the title perhaps zia or noa would work well too

EdgeOfACoin · 03/09/2021 05:32

River Celeste

cestunestilo · 03/09/2021 05:43

I think which ever name you choose to go with River - it would be wise to Google it to check it's not an actual place. ( or if it is it's a nice place ?!)
Kids are so strong willed these days, that if she isn't as fond of it as you are I guess she'll change it.

Backtoblack1 · 03/09/2021 22:39

River Zeta

Lalliella · 03/09/2021 23:20

@anguauberwaldironfoundersson

I've always loved Song as a middle name for River.
Doctor Who character
Lalliella · 03/09/2021 23:26

It’s not a name, it’s a word. Please don’t call your baby River OP.

wincarwoo · 03/09/2021 23:39

@Lalliella

It’s not a name, it’s a word. Please don’t call your baby River OP.
Oh give over. Pls read the thread.
summerhillgang · 04/09/2021 06:38

It's actually a very very old name, and it's not an uncommon name these days.

BSintolerant · 04/09/2021 20:43

@Lalliella

It’s not a name, it’s a word. Please don’t call your baby River OP.
Not all nouns make suitable names but some, like River, work very well. It’s not as if the OP is considering calling her daughter Toaster, Kettle, or Remote Control. That said, River Toaster has a certain ring to it and if she went for Remote Control she could always use Hoofer Doofer as a nickname. Wink
BluebellsareBlue · 04/09/2021 20:50

I really like River as a name, I instantly of course think of River Phoenix but I can see this being a lovely name for a girl. When I think about it I'm not sure I would like it as much for a boy but yes, it's a beautiful name.

River Rose
River Adelle

BillinaTheChickenQueen · 04/09/2021 20:55

It’s lovely. Go for it.

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