Middle name for Joy

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Hello
DC3 on the way, we have decided on the name Joy and we are really happy with it, but are stuck on a middle name.
Both DC1&2 have family names for the middle so we didn’t need to think too much about it 😅
We have a long rather unusual Irish surname.

I was thinking a two syllable name sounds best but I can’t really decide. Love French names but I’m seriously drawing a blank.
thanks!

Louise
Lily

I think the L sound is lovely after Joy.

Joy Camille
Joy Catherine
Joy Sophie
Joy Bridget
Joy Mathilde
Joy Alize

Joy Elizabeth

Marianne
Margot
Esther
Mary
Elizabeth
Edith
Iris

I really like Joy Alize

Does Joy Eleanor sound a bit much? My DH thinks it’s a mouthful

Joy Leonor maybe better?

Joy Alexandra flows beautifully.

I think you need four syllables to create a nice rhythm!

Maybe Joy Ellen/Elle/Ella rather than Eleanor
Joy Anna

Joy Colette
Joy Beatrice
Joy Delphine
Joy Celeste
Joy Sylvie

Joy Amelie
Joy Elise
Joy Eléa

Joy Mathilde is nice. Or Joy Sofia

Joy Eleanor is lovely.

Joy Elise or Joy Alexandra

I really like the name Joy.

Do you have no other family names to draw on? Seems unfair on your little Joy if her siblings get a family name but she doesn't. What about giving her your name as a middle name?

@AnotherSpare sorry I haven’t been clear DC1&2 share mine and DH’s middle names. We won’t be having any more children so didn’t want to start with the grandparents’ names.

I think Anna is lovely after joy.

Thank you for the suggestions.
I agree I think it needs to be a 2+ syllable name to get a nice sounding rhythm.

Celeste is lovely

I’m going to put them to DH and my children and see what they think!

Ah, I see. I only asked as my two siblings have my mother and father's middle names as their's too, and then I don't have a family middle name. It's such a silly thing to be bothered by but honestly I've always felt disappointed not to have that family link too.

Love the name Joy! Almost named my newborn it but couldn't in the end. I was fighting for the name Joy Magnolia

I think a longer middle name works best with such a short first name but I guess you need to consider your surname as well if it's lengthy

Joy Alice
joy florence
joy penelope
joy amelia
joy beatrice
joy charlotte
joy annabelle
joy isabel
joy rosalie
joy madeline
joy elise
joy eleanor
joy harriet
Joy sophie

Here to also suggest Joy Alexandra

Ryder?

Sorry couldn't resist!

That makes sense and thank you for mentioning it, I would probably feel the same!

😅

Ooo Rosalie that I LOVE!!!

Division?