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A middle name for Erin or Iris

35 replies

Wingingitsince2018 · 25/09/2021 21:30

After going though what seems like 10000000 names DH and I seem to have settled on either Erin or Iris for DD due in January.

However having one of us seeming vetoed every name we can think I'd we are stuck for middle names for either.

Our surname starts with Law and our DS has an unusual first name but middle is Thomas, so not opposed to classics I just can't find one that flows nicely! No family names to use.

Any ideas welcome!

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Wingingitsince2018 · 25/09/2021 21:31

Sorry for typos - Seemingly and of!

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giftswap2020 · 25/09/2021 21:39

Erin Amy

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 25/09/2021 21:40

I know an Erin Rose

October2020 · 25/09/2021 21:42

Nora.

tiredanddangerous · 25/09/2021 21:43

Iris Elizabeth
Erin Imogen

BurningBenches · 25/09/2021 21:44

Louise

MrsBertBibby · 25/09/2021 21:45

Alana

CarelessSquid07A · 25/09/2021 21:45

Isobelle

EekThreek · 25/09/2021 21:45

Our Erin's middle name is Luisaidh (Lucy). I know another who is Elizabeth.

If you're bothered about initials though, I'm not sure either of those will be what you're looking for Grin

Heartofglass12345 · 25/09/2021 21:46

I was thinking Erin Rose sounds nice too Smile
What about Imogen Grace?

bravelittlepenguin · 25/09/2021 21:48

Florence works with either

Or:

Erin Ivy
Erin Violet
Erin Ruby
Erin Daisy

Iris Amber
Iris Jean
Iris Charlotte

I actually think most names go with Iris or Erin so just pick another from your long list

H1Drangea · 25/09/2021 21:49

Erin or Iris
Louisa
Elizabeth
Claire
Mary
Maria
Isabella
Annabelle

Wingingitsince2018 · 25/09/2021 21:52

The issue is we don't have a long list that we both agree on! We do both like Imogen but we're not sure about either a double N ending or a double I start.

Florence is going on the list!

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brewstew · 25/09/2021 21:53

I think loads of names go with Erin or Iris
Elizabeth
Imogen
Phoebe
Kate
Clementine
Catherine
Frances
Charlotte
Beatrice
Edith
Sophia
Matilda
Victoria
Olivia

brewstew · 25/09/2021 21:54

I think Imogen sounds lovely with both those names and your surname.

Wingingitsince2018 · 25/09/2021 21:57

@EekThreek yes I hadn't thought about avoiding a double EEL or ILL! Definitely can't have a D name either for Erin

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Awwlookatmybabyspider · 25/09/2021 22:00

Erin Louise
Erin Olivia
Erin Sophie/a
Erin Lucy
Erin Grace
Erin Savannah
Erin Leigh
Erin Isabelle
Erin Victoria
Erin Faye
Erin Charlotte

Iris Rosabelle
Iris Evangeline
Iris Elowen

Bluepop09 · 25/09/2021 22:02

Jade

EekThreek · 25/09/2021 22:04

@Wingingitsince2018 our eldest is DES and the middle one is GPS. Initials don't really bother us... Hopefully they don't bother them when they're older! Blush

duckoutofwater · 26/09/2021 13:09

We have an Iris Lydia but also considered Amelia and Olivia for middle names Smile

Merry0409 · 26/09/2021 13:29

My daughter, Erin's middle name is Louise, its a lovely name xx

randomuseragain · 26/09/2021 14:16

I think a longer middle name like Beatrice or Frances

mellongoose · 26/09/2021 16:15

Iris Flora
Erin Rose

whatausername · 26/09/2021 16:25

[quote Wingingitsince2018]@EekThreek yes I hadn't thought about avoiding a double EEL or ILL! Definitely can't have a D name either for Erin[/quote]
You only need to worry about initials if they form something clearly rude, such as Florence Ursula Christie. Then again Boris Johnson seems to have done alright...

If you discount names simply to avoid the initials making any word or any established abbreviation then you are making an already tough job even tougher.

GreyGoose1980 · 26/09/2021 18:28

Iris: Emilia / Olivia / Emily / Lucy / Elena
Erin: Elizabeth / Charlotte/ Louisa/ Alexandra