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Identical Twin Girls - Eliza and ???

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SurpriseSurprise · 16/07/2022 11:45

I’m 19+5 with identical twins girls and we struggling with a name for one twin

We’ve agreed on Eliza for one, but haven’t decided on a middle name yet.

I really like Lexi, but I don’t know if I sounds like a “real” full name or if it sounds like it’s short for something. However I can’t work out what Lexi could be short for, I don’t want Alexa because of the whole Amazon thing!!!! I’m also unsure if Lexi and Eliza sound too harsh

DH has suggested we honour his late mum (who I never met) who’s name was Enid but always called Ellie. But I think having two “E” names is naff, whether it’s Enid and Eliza or Ellie and Eliza. Plus I don’t know anyone under about 70 called Enid.

So any suggestions on what could go with Eliza?!

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007DoubleOSeven · 16/07/2022 13:46

Eliza & Marie.

Gawdimold · 16/07/2022 13:47

Charlotte

Aitchtee · 16/07/2022 13:48

Eliza and Fern 😍

FunnysInLaJardin · 16/07/2022 13:50

Eliza is one of my favourite girls names. I had 2 DS's but also on my girls list was Hetty (Hester) and Martha both of which would go well

Instantnoodles · 16/07/2022 13:52

Eliza and Eleanor

FuckingHateRats · 16/07/2022 13:59

TreePoser · 16/07/2022 12:43

Juliet, Annabel or Maggie, they go well with Eliza.

I don't think Lexi goes with Eliza

That's so funny. My girls are called Juliette and Annabel, and Annabel's middle name is Eliza. And our dog is called Maggie!!!

Elderflower2016 · 16/07/2022 14:00

Rose

elle1983 · 16/07/2022 14:03

Eliza and Olivia

simonthedog · 16/07/2022 14:05

Mabel

theclangersarecoming · 16/07/2022 14:10

Eliza and Imogen
Eliza and Kitty
Eliza and Lara
Eliza and Alice
Eliza and Beatrice
Eliza and Maudie
Eliza and Juliet
Eliza and Christabel

tiredanddangerous · 16/07/2022 14:11

Charlotte
Laura
Imogen
Maisie
Sophia

PleaseMrsButler23 · 16/07/2022 14:11

I think a one syllable name would sound nice with Eliza

eg
Pearl
Rose
Jane
Jean
Joan
Maud
Joy
Anne
Grace

Wartywart · 16/07/2022 14:17

Ruth?

Huntswomanonthemove · 16/07/2022 14:18

Eliza and Grace
Eliza and Anna
Eliza and Hester

wherearetheturrets · 16/07/2022 14:20

Amelia was the first name that came to mind (and not one I especially like, but I think it goes with Eliza)

Dinneronmybfpillow · 16/07/2022 14:21

Don't do matching first letters - will be a pain when they're older but still living at home when post is addressed to "E Surname" and you can't tell who it's for.

Welcome to the twin club!

Furrydogmum · 16/07/2022 14:36

You could have Alexandra Ellie and Elizabeth Enid - two lovely names and honouring grandma with both..

Theoldwoman · 16/07/2022 14:42

I love Eliza.

Definitely not another E name and Lexi isn’t in the same league as Eliza.

Classical and elegant is what you need.

Eliza and Juliet
Eliza and Kate
Eliza and Charlotte
Eliza and Penelope
Eliza and Genevieve
Eliza and Harriet
Eliza and Lucille
Eliza and Lillian
Eliza and Frances
Eliza and Millicent

ThePittts · 16/07/2022 14:44

Eliza and Caroline

Hellhaven · 16/07/2022 14:46

Ellie
Alexi
Ellen

ODFOx · 16/07/2022 14:49

Eliza is short for Elizabeth
Lexi is short for Alexandra, but could also be short for Alexis

Eliza and
Beth (sorry)
Ruth
Rachel
Jane
Kitty (Katherine)
Martha
Lucy
Nell (Fenella or Helen)

MintyGreenDream · 16/07/2022 14:52

Erin

merryhouse · 16/07/2022 14:54

Eliza can be a diminutive of Elizabeth, but in Days Of Yore it was often used standalone (I have one family in my tree with daughters called Elizabeth and Eliza, about 10 years between them).

I must say I'm disappointed that nobody has suggested Jess. Has the heat made us all po-faced?

Slightly more seriously
Joanne
Cecily
Susan
Maryann

Livingthedreaminscotland · 16/07/2022 14:55

Eva

inkblink · 16/07/2022 14:55

Eliza and Faith