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Help me pick my second baby’s name

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Popsmai · 16/02/2026 13:43

Hi I currently got three names in mind but really could do with some opinions on which flows better🥺 been really hard with girl names as my husband has been super picky:

Ava Rosalie Yates
Robyn Rose Yates
Elsie Grace Yates

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NamingNoNames · 16/02/2026 14:58

I don't really like any of them, but that's due to different taste.

What's your DD called?

I have a son called Roman

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NamingNoNames · 16/02/2026 16:48

Thanks @Popsmai and apologies for assuming DC1 was a girl.
I don't think I'd have a Robyn and a Roman but it's my favourite of the 3.

SerenityScout · 16/02/2026 16:50

I love Elsie Grace.

Popsmai · 16/02/2026 16:50

BigFishLittleFishCardboardBoxes · 16/02/2026 16:19

Rose and Grace are so overdone and boring as middle names. All girls have them (along with May) and Ava and Elsie are so overused.

Give the choice I would pick Ava Rosalie but she would be the 25th Ava in her year at school (exaggeration but it feels that way) I know so many.

I’m honestly not bothered about popularity because focusing too much on it will drive you mad!

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Popsmai · 16/02/2026 16:50

SerenityScout · 16/02/2026 16:50

I love Elsie Grace.

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That is really cute actually

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Popsmai · 16/02/2026 16:52

NamingNoNames · 16/02/2026 16:48

Thanks @Popsmai and apologies for assuming DC1 was a girl.
I don't think I'd have a Robyn and a Roman but it's my favourite of the 3.

Aha no problem, Robyn and Roman kind of sounds like a cheesy tv show to be honest so I don’t know🤣not a massive deal to me though

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holycrapballs · 16/02/2026 16:53

Elsie Grace or Elsie Rose. I wouldn’t go for two R names

Popsmai · 16/02/2026 16:55

yikesanotherbooboo · 16/02/2026 15:04

I like Rosalie and Robin ( not as keen with the y spelling).I’m not keen on Ava due to overuse and pronounciation issues. The other names are pretty but are a bit ‘fillerish’ type names and I would prefer finding names that mean something to you for middle names.

Grace is my sister in laws name so I thought it would be a nice way to connect them, Rosalie because my name is a flower so I found it fitting :)

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NamingNoNames · 16/02/2026 16:55

@Popsmai , they will only be 'Roman & Robyn' to you. I know two sets of siblings called John and Jane. It's not an issue.

I'd use one of your first names as a middle name, or use Rosalie not Rose.

Nursemumma92 · 16/02/2026 16:55

Elsie Grace definitely flows the best but I also like Rosalie Ava as I love the names but prefer them that way round- to me that flows more naturally with your surname.

17caterpillars1mouse · 16/02/2026 16:56

I like Ava best but not so keen on Rosalie. I really like Ava Robyn though so that would be my first choice.

Second choice would be Robyn Ava

Popsmai · 16/02/2026 16:59

NamingNoNames · 16/02/2026 15:23

Can't stand the filler middle names Rose and Grace.
I quite like them as first names but they're meh as middle names.

I get you, my name is Poppy Mai lol and my husband jokes that it’s Chavy🤣 was drawn towards Rosalie because it still has that floral vibe that I’m drawn too but at least it’s a bit different? Dunno

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TheClangyClunk · 16/02/2026 17:02

I like Rosalie! You could go for Rosalie Ava Yates and call her Ray for short.

NamingNoNames · 16/02/2026 17:04

And yet you made babies with this charmer?
I think Poppy is a pretty name.

Popsmai · 16/02/2026 17:05

NamingNoNames · 16/02/2026 17:04

And yet you made babies with this charmer?
I think Poppy is a pretty name.

Aw thank you🥺 no he’s lovely I promise he’s talking more about my middle name aha it is a weird way to spell it tbh

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NamingNoNames · 16/02/2026 17:15

I have an Aunty Mai but she says it as My not May.

Popsmai · 16/02/2026 17:17

NamingNoNames · 16/02/2026 17:15

I have an Aunty Mai but she says it as My not May.

aww yeah I’ve had so many people pronounce it that way as you can imagine

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Mumofgirls2017 · 16/02/2026 17:36

Ava Rosalie

luckylavender · 16/02/2026 18:18

Ava Rosalie

LivingTheDreamish · 16/02/2026 18:30

Robyn Rose - I think that’s gorgeous.

RachTheAlpaca · 16/02/2026 20:05

I don't like Robyn but the others are lovely

WhosMadeline · 16/02/2026 20:38

Robyn Rose is a bit more unusual and sounds strong. Ava Rosalie doesn’t flow well and Elsie and Grace are too overused and bland when Robyn Rose is on offer. Robyn Rose Yates sounds like an interesting and confident woman’s name.

ItsuAtsu · 16/02/2026 20:42

Ava Rosalie is gorgeous.

TessSaysYes · 16/02/2026 20:47

Rose and Grace are fairly common middle names don't you think? 😃

Needmorelego · 16/02/2026 20:49

Elsie Grace or Elsie Rose.
I love the name Elsie. So pretty.

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