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Middle name for Leni

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sazzlondon · 09/08/2024 16:42

I think we're finally decided on Leni for our girls name 🥰 now I just need a middle name! Nothing is jumping out at me and I don't have any family names that I'm particular keen on. Any suggestions? Surname is Lawson.

Thanks! X

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YouLookLikeStevieNicks · 09/08/2024 17:49

I love Leni! How about Leni Rose?

sazzlondon · 09/08/2024 17:49

mathanxiety · 09/08/2024 16:54

Leni is gorgeous!

Leni Josephine
Leni Estella
Leni Alexandra
Leni Alicia
Leni Madeleine
Leni Elizabeth
Leni Anneliese
Leni Sophia
Leni Margarita
Leni Susannah
Leni Julianna
Leni Isabella
Leni Victoria
Leni Catalina
Leni Abigail

Avoid middle names beginning with O.

Thanks, some good suggestions here!

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sazzlondon · 09/08/2024 17:51

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I think Lois Lane is a cool name too so clearly I must like alliteration!

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Moier · 09/08/2024 17:52

I simply don't understand why people ask for baby name suggestions..
There is going to be people slating the names and just not being nice.
Old days we had baby book names.
These days there is Google for suggestions.
If people can't be kind and suggest a name like the OP asked.. then please don't comment adversely..
P.S l love the name Leni for your daughter . Congratulations and I'm sure she will be as beautiful as her name.
Leni Justine would be my choice.
💐👨‍👩‍👧💐

Koko83 · 09/08/2024 17:52

Lovely name. I think one syllable flows best.
Leni Rae Lawson sounds great

sazzlondon · 09/08/2024 17:53

Sugarlily · 09/08/2024 16:43

Lenny is a boys name no?

and that’s a hell of an alliteration!!

Yep Lenny is a boys name, Leni is a girls name 😊

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sazzlondon · 09/08/2024 17:56

DogwoodTree · 09/08/2024 16:47

Leni is a girls name.

why so rude? It’s not “a hell of an alliteration”, it’s just an alliteration surely.

OP, I think a lot of other names flow well with Leni - as there are no meaningful family names that spring to mind, is there anything meaningful like a flower you like that also doubles up as a name.

otherwise, any names on your shortlist that you’d like to use as well?

Leni Charlotte
Leni Elizabeth
Leni Jean
Leni Skye
Leni Sophia
Leni Grace

Edited

We both liked Charlotte and Sophia. 😊

We also liked Ava and Eva, not sure if vowel middle names would work?

Thanks for your suggestions!

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sazzlondon · 09/08/2024 17:58

Moier · 09/08/2024 17:52

I simply don't understand why people ask for baby name suggestions..
There is going to be people slating the names and just not being nice.
Old days we had baby book names.
These days there is Google for suggestions.
If people can't be kind and suggest a name like the OP asked.. then please don't comment adversely..
P.S l love the name Leni for your daughter . Congratulations and I'm sure she will be as beautiful as her name.
Leni Justine would be my choice.
💐👨‍👩‍👧💐

Thanks for your comments! And I don't mind any negative comments, I genuinely find it helpful to hear opposing opinions. 😊

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Waterboatlass · 09/08/2024 18:20

Leni is beautiful, i just think I would build it up and balance it. Doesn't have to be long, Ruth, Judith, Rosalind, Joan, Cecily

SossijRoll · 09/08/2024 18:27

Anything but Rose/May/Grace as all girls have them, it’s the Louise of the 80s. Done to death!

I think Leni Lawson is quite cool. Maybe something longer such as

Leni Victoria
Leni Felicity
Leni Evangeline
Leni Matilda
Leni Katrina
Leni Soraya
Leni Florence

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 09/08/2024 20:28

Leni Rebecca
Leni Georgina
Leni Susannah
Leni Grace
Leni Katherine
Leni Amelia
Leni Kate
Leni Elizabeth
Leni Victoria
Leni Marie

Sugarlily · 09/08/2024 21:36

@BobbyBiscuits do you genuinely think she should name her child Leni Lettice Lawson?

Sugarlily · 09/08/2024 21:39

I’d genuinely never heard of it. Just looked it up and more boys than girls are called Leni (spelt the same) but is a unisex name. Anyway it’s massively soared in popularity so I doubt she’ll stick out!

Middle name for Leni
TizerorFizz · 09/08/2024 21:42

@sazzlondon My DA had this name. It is pronounced Lay-ni. It’s German and usually short for Helene. Much nicer pronounced this way and it separates it from Lenny for a boy. There are numerous Germans who would be confused by not saying Lay-ni.

Mumofteenandtween · 09/08/2024 21:44

I think either very short:-

Leni Rose Lawson
Leni Anne Lawson

or very long:-

Leni Elizabeth Lawson
Leni Maria Lawson
Leni Alexandra Lawson

Because Leni and Lawson are both 2 syllables and both begin with L you need some sort of contrast one way or another.

Monkeysatonthewall · 09/08/2024 21:46

BobbyBiscuits · 09/08/2024 16:50

Yay, Leni is gorgeous!
I like Lois with Leni.
And Laurel.
And Lark.
And Lettice! That one's a bit out there.
But for some reason the double L seems to work.

I don't think these would work with the surname though..
Leni Lettice Lawson

Tootjaskoot · 09/08/2024 21:55

Leni Ramona
Leni Siv
Leni Margaret
Leni Cara
Leni June
Leni Sarah
Leni Florence
Leni Georgina
Leni Juliette
Leni Emma
Leni Daria

sazzlondon · 09/08/2024 22:23

Mumofteenandtween · 09/08/2024 21:44

I think either very short:-

Leni Rose Lawson
Leni Anne Lawson

or very long:-

Leni Elizabeth Lawson
Leni Maria Lawson
Leni Alexandra Lawson

Because Leni and Lawson are both 2 syllables and both begin with L you need some sort of contrast one way or another.

This makes sense, thanks!

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Mumofgirls2017 · 09/08/2024 22:32

I think Leni would be great short for Valentina, Selena, Helena, Eleni, Emmeline…

but if not

leni tallilah
leni margot
leni matilda
leni joy
leni maeve
leni violet
leni wren
leni ophelia
leni delilah
leni Catherine
leni olivia
leni willow

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 09/08/2024 22:42

Leni May Lawson

Leni Jade Lawson

Leni Sofia Lawson

Leni Rae Lawson

Leni Louise Lawson

Leni Olivia Lawson

Leni Jane Lawson

Leni Jo Lawson

NoNameNoOne · 09/08/2024 22:45

Lola

HoHoHoliday · 09/08/2024 23:01

@Sugarlily I'm guessing the spike in popularity is because Joe Wicks used the name for his daughter.

@sazzlondon Leni Lawson - what a fab name!! She's destined for success with that name, I love it.

If she's coming soon, how about
Leni Summer? Leni Autumn?

Do you have a favourite flower?
Leni Jasmine
Leni Iris

Something classic traditional?
Leni Victoria
Leni Susannah

BetteLaSwet · 09/08/2024 23:06

I like it. I “sponsored” a young Peruvian girl yonks ago and her name was Leni.

Leni Antonia Lawson

Sugarlily · 09/08/2024 23:40

I had no idea about joe wickes

BobbyBiscuits · 10/08/2024 01:53

@Monkeysatonthewall I'm not sure, the triple L thing is quite cool. I think Jay, or Jade might be better with the surname I guess.
It's just a fantastic first name. My favourite!