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Shiloh Dove Louise?

52 replies

Samzzz · 31/12/2023 09:22

I recently made a post for middle names to go with Shiloh. I already have two children who both have two middle names so I’m now thinking I should maybe do the same for this baby. My middle name is Louise so I thought it might be a nice touch to share it with her but I also like Dove. I love what Dove symbolises and her being our last baby I think it’s special.

Shiloh Dove Louise? Does it work? Second option is possibly Shiloh Joy Louise but not sure.

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YesThatsATurdOnTheRug · 31/12/2023 11:16

I'd stick with Shiloh Joy or Shiloh Dove, I think the Louise kind of clashes with the other two. You have a nod to your name in the 'loh' element anyway.

OhChristmassTree · 31/12/2023 11:17

I think Shiloh Louise Dove flows better.
I don't know why but Shiloh Dove Louise sounds clunky to me

BeatricetheBeautious · 31/12/2023 11:19

@YesThatsATurdOnTheRug (sorry about your rug 😆), makes a good point - the -loh part of Shiloh already references your middle name, so it isn't really needed.

Maybe Eloise or Louisa if you really want to include another middle name:

Shiloh Dove Eloise
Shiloh Dove Louisa

Both lovely^^

OhChristmassTree · 31/12/2023 11:20

Or leave Louise out. I know it would be nice for her to have your name but
Shiloh Dove
Shiloh Joy
sound right, but Louise doesn't really go with them.

Aydel · 31/12/2023 11:20

Why name your child after an Israeli settlement on the West Bank?

Dove is an odd middle name. Joy is nicer. Tauba used to be a common Yiddish name, which means dove. Maybe Dove in another language would help? I’m afraid I just think of deodorant!

chompargh · 31/12/2023 11:20

Samzzz · 31/12/2023 09:22

I recently made a post for middle names to go with Shiloh. I already have two children who both have two middle names so I’m now thinking I should maybe do the same for this baby. My middle name is Louise so I thought it might be a nice touch to share it with her but I also like Dove. I love what Dove symbolises and her being our last baby I think it’s special.

Shiloh Dove Louise? Does it work? Second option is possibly Shiloh Joy Louise but not sure.

Switch Louise and Dove around and it's lovely

PuffyShirt · 31/12/2023 11:22

Both Dove and Joy are dreadful.

But middle names don’t matter anyway.

ImFloatingInAMostPeculiarWay · 31/12/2023 11:24

Dove as the bird?
Or Dove as off a swimming board?

PickledScrump · 31/12/2023 12:04

I keep reading dove as Dave.

LuluBlakey1 · 31/12/2023 12:08

Shiloh Dove is awful. Like Kai or Keenan for a boy- awful- best suited to Eastenders .
Choose something that's timeless and classless.
I'll wait for the pile-on.

FayCarew · 31/12/2023 12:13

@LuluBlakey1 , I sort of read it as Piloh sh...

Doveyouknow · 31/12/2023 12:17

Dove or joy seem a little odd after a traditional Hebrew name. Maybe look for a Hebrew name with a similar meaning?

FayCarew · 31/12/2023 12:21

Jemima is hebrew and means dove

theduchessofspork · 31/12/2023 13:22

Joy is better than Dove, Dove is a bit daft

Paloma means Dove and that is beautiful

theduchessofspork · 31/12/2023 13:23

Doveyouknow · 31/12/2023 12:17

Dove or joy seem a little odd after a traditional Hebrew name. Maybe look for a Hebrew name with a similar meaning?

I think it maybe be more inspired by the Pitt-Jolies rather than because it’s Hebrew..

Onelife2024 · 31/12/2023 13:34

I think meaning is the most important thing with middle names and the meaning behind Dove Louise is beautiful.

Justfinking · 31/12/2023 20:41

LuluBlakey1 · 31/12/2023 12:08

Shiloh Dove is awful. Like Kai or Keenan for a boy- awful- best suited to Eastenders .
Choose something that's timeless and classless.
I'll wait for the pile-on.

You do realise Kai is an ethnic word/name and your post is quite offensive?

tellstales · 31/12/2023 23:43

Why is no one telling this poster that Shiloh is an absolute wank fest of a name to begin with? Sod the middle name!

MoralOrLegal · 31/12/2023 23:53

Shiloh was also one of the major battles of the American Civil War, along with Antietam and Gettysburg. I had no idea that there was a Celebrity Child named that. Like calling someone Ypres, Agincourt, or Waterloo, in my book.

saraclara · 31/12/2023 23:58

I'm not a fan of Shiloh to be honest. People will just think you're an Angelina Jolie fan girl. But if you love it, if go with Joy rather than Dove, and skip Louise.

coxesorangepippin · 01/01/2024 00:00

I'm not sure really

coxesorangepippin · 01/01/2024 00:00

And honestly Dove is just the soap

Nowayjose123 · 01/01/2024 00:03

Why do people piss around with such pretentious crap. Shiloh is awful. Dove is bloody deodorant. Give over and call your child something normal.

Samzzz · 01/01/2024 00:50

Nowayjose123 · 01/01/2024 00:03

Why do people piss around with such pretentious crap. Shiloh is awful. Dove is bloody deodorant. Give over and call your child something normal.

Okay love, have a Prosecco. Happy new year !!

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Daisybuttercup12345 · 01/01/2024 00:59

Not Dove. Awful.

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