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Baby name help!?

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GraceMF · 15/08/2023 15:00

Heyy!

We think we (finally) have a name for our baby girl - Poppy.

Where I'm getting stuck is her middle name/s. I really want to honour my Mum's name (Rhean). I love it's meaning too (great queen). So we're thinking of using the more common spelling of it - Rhiane.

The only issue is I don't think it has the right ring to it as Poppy Rhiane. So I was wondering whether I throw my name in there too - so Poppy Grace Rhiane? Or is that too much of a mouthful?

Any suggestions welcome!

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RosaSkye · 15/08/2023 15:09

I like it as it is! Poppy Rhean … I think id also keep the original spelling given that its a middle and she wont often have to sound it out

KirstenBlest · 15/08/2023 15:44

Use Rhean as that's your mother's name. I wouldn't use Grace as a middle nmae. Every other Poppy will be Poppy Grace.

Maireas · 15/08/2023 15:46

Poppy Rhiane is lovely. As pp have said, it'll set her apart from all the girls called Poppy Grace.
It's an unusual name and a lovely tribute.

PossiblyNotOne · 15/08/2023 17:52

Agree all girls will be Poppy Grace/Rose/May. Poppy Rhiane flows fine.

Whataretheodds · 15/08/2023 17:53

I would also use your mother's spelling if you're seeking to honour her.

I really like the name Grace but it is a very popular filler middle name.

shoopshoopdedoo · 15/08/2023 21:12

I prefer Poppy Rhean or Poppy Rhiane. I think they sound lovely together, and there is no need for the extra name.

JellyDeels · 15/08/2023 23:49

Poppy Grace Rhiane is really clunky. I'd ditch the Grace.

user1492757084 · 16/08/2023 03:49

Poppy Rhean is the best.
Everyone in the family will know how to spell it.

user1492757084 · 16/08/2023 03:51

Grace Rhean is also lovely

OopsieeDaisy · 16/08/2023 09:11

Agree with pps, I would stick with Poppy Rhean - it flows well without Grace thrown in there.

KirstenBlest · 16/08/2023 11:47

@user1492757084 , OP is called Grace.

Daisybuttercup12345 · 24/08/2023 22:29

Elizabeth

Daffodil63 · 24/08/2023 23:02

Is your Mums name pronounced "Ray Ann"? If so you could shorten it to Rhea so Poppy Rhea (Ray) ?

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