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Middle name for Joy

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Bigpinktrain · 21/02/2023 09:10

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!

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ODFOx · 21/02/2023 09:21

Louise
Lily

I think the L sound is lovely after Joy.

user1492757084 · 21/02/2023 09:22

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

TallulahBetty · 21/02/2023 09:23

Joy Elizabeth

fairtrauchled · 21/02/2023 09:41

Marianne
Margot
Esther
Mary
Elizabeth
Edith
Iris

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Bigpinktrain · 21/02/2023 09:45

I really like Joy Alize

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

Joy Leonor maybe better?

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CrkdLttrCrkdLttr · 21/02/2023 09:48

Joy Alexandra flows beautifully.

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

Bananaramad · 21/02/2023 09:48

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

Fivemoreminutes1 · 21/02/2023 09:48

Joy Colette
Joy Beatrice
Joy Delphine
Joy Celeste
Joy Sylvie

JumbledE · 21/02/2023 09:52

Joy Amelie
Joy Elise
Joy Eléa

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 21/02/2023 09:53

Joy Mathilde is nice. Or Joy Sofia

Smoothlines · 21/02/2023 09:54

Joy Eleanor is lovely.

Lampzade · 21/02/2023 09:57

Joy Elise or Joy Alexandra

I really like the name Joy.

AnotherSpare · 21/02/2023 10:00

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?

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Bigpinktrain · 21/02/2023 10:54

@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.

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smileladiesplease · 21/02/2023 11:04

I think Anna is lovely after joy.

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Bigpinktrain · 21/02/2023 11:05

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!

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AnotherSpare · 21/02/2023 11:27

Bigpinktrain · 21/02/2023 10:54

@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.

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.

Tiredandawake · 21/02/2023 12:24

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

Mumofgirls2017 · 21/02/2023 12:32

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

KindlyKanga · 21/02/2023 12:33

Here to also suggest Joy Alexandra

BumpyaDaisyevna · 21/02/2023 12:36

Ryder?

Sorry couldn't resist!

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Bigpinktrain · 21/02/2023 12:43

AnotherSpare · 21/02/2023 11:27

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.

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

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Bigpinktrain · 21/02/2023 12:43

BumpyaDaisyevna · 21/02/2023 12:36

Ryder?

Sorry couldn't resist!

😅

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Bigpinktrain · 21/02/2023 12:44

Ooo Rosalie that I LOVE!!!

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seratoninmoonbeams · 21/02/2023 12:48

Division?

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