Sister for Alfred

[pinkfrog55]

We are having twins, a boy and girl.
We have decided on Alfred for the boy, to be known day to day as Fred. It’s a family name with sentimental value.

We are struggling to agree on a girls name. Between us we like:
Polly
Heidi
Florence
Flora
Elodie
Evie
Ivy

Which name do people like best or do they have any other suggestions?

I'd steer clear of Florence, because Florence & Fred is the Tesco's clothing line. I adore Flora but probably would avoid the same initial if possible. I think Ivy is lovely and goes really well with both Alfred and Fred.

Agree with @HuntingoftheSnark
and:
Alfred and Emma
Alfred and Chloe

I like Flora the best, then Florence, Elodie and Ivy.

Alfred and Emmeline
Alfred and Sophie
Alfred and Ottilie
Alfred and Marian
Alfred and Eloise
Alfred and Violet
Alfred and Beatrice
Alfred and Thea
Alfred and Noemi
Alfred and Noelle or Noelia
Alfred and Evangeline
Alfred and Cecily
Alfred and Lydia
Alfred and Valeria
Alfred and Georgina

Lorna

I would avoid anything beginning with F. All your names are lovely though!

Fred and Polly has a lovely ring to it.
Alfred and Mary/Elizabeth as full names. I've never really understood how Mary or Elizabeth was 'shortened' to Polly but it was very common.

I liked Alfred a lot, no way said DH.
I don't share your taste in girl names, sorry.
Evelyn (Evie) is closest that appeals to me.

Maybe these are to your taste? What about Helena (5 different pronunciations, though), Louisa, Daniela, Catherine (then you'd have 2 Greats...), Katrina, Penelope, Laurel ?

@HuntingoftheSnark haha good point re Tesco! 😂 Doesn’t bother us too much though.

Out of interest, why is the same initial a problem? They will be different genders so post would come under Miss, Mr etc? Am I overlooking something?

Also most post would probably come under formal name Alfred so would be a different initial?

I have an Alfred his sister is Evelyn (Fred and Evie)
we get lots of compliments about their names.

I suppose I think it could be confusing - just personal preference. I have an ex who's one of six, and all their names begin with J! They managed fine.

Anna

@Dinosaursdontgrowontrees Fred and Evie makes a beautiful combo, you have great taste in names! ;) Evie is definitely one of my favourites from the list.

Like all your names apart from Evie (but Eva or Evelyn are better!)

id probably choose Florence, flora or Ivy. I don’t think Elodie goes as well with Alfred as the others, other suggestions:

violet
iris
mabel
dorothy
clara
nora
daphne
penelope
hazel
daisy
edith
esther
beatrice
olive
matilda
eliza

I like Nell/ Nellie

We have Alfred (Fred) and Emilia (Mia)

Thanks all for the suggestions!
I like Nell and Nora :)

Constance- Connie

I also love Bonnie

Annie-Rose

Connie is a great suggestion thank you

Alfred - Fred and sister ..

Ivy Florence
Cicely Mary- Cissi - Cicely Mary Barker of Flower Faeries.
Claudia Iris
Ellen Victora - Nell
Laura Jane
Victoria Eve - Ori, Tori, Vicka
Polly Georgina

Polly - like
Heidi - ok
Florence - ok
Flora - like
Elodie - meh
Evie - meh
Ivy - don't like

Polly or Flora. Polly and Fred is better than Flora and Fred

I wouldn't use Florence with Fred. It's a supermarket clothing range, and there's also Fred & Flo products.

@FayCarewthank you for your comments! You have identified my personal 2 favourites (then Evie in 3rd).
Please may I ask why you prefer Polly over Flora, is it the alliteration with Fred?

Fred and Mary