Girls names to go with Alexander and James

[stardust1994]

Trying to decide which girl’s name to go for. Our boys are Alexander (Alex) and James so we tend to go for quite classic traditional names.

Middle names will be family names (Anne and possibly also Catherine)

Our favourites are:

• Emma
• Millie
• Isla
• Eve
• Mia

Not too fussed about the popularity of some of those. I just want a nice name for our little girl. Interested in opinions and other suggestions. Thanks!

I think you are right that Emma sits best with them, but is also a bit boring. James and Alexander are classic but hold their own and Emma is just a tiny bit timid and slight in comparison.

What about Emmeline, which is so pretty, and shortens to Em etc?

I like Emma and Mia from your list.
other ideas;

Amelie
Tabitha
Evelyn
Martha
Margot
Holly
Lila
Lydia
Erin
Eliza
Molly

What about Emmeline? I have two boys with classic names and this is one of my top girls choices along with Cecily

@Calliopespa cross post!

You could even probably call her Millie from Emmeline. But I just think much of your list will leave you feeling disappointed down the line. They don't have the same weight as James and Alexander and suit a different vibe.

Emmeline is a good option, deffo worth mentioning to my DH.

I love Evelyn but sadly my DH really dislikes it.

Yes! I love it too!

@Calliopespa only reason I was ever really bothered about the sex, so many gorgeous girl choices, I may get a cat and give her all the girl names

There are definitely lots of nicer girl options but I found choosing my son’s names so much easier! Probably because I didn’t like many!

I was going to suggest Hannah, but not with Anna as a middle name!

Clair
Joan
Meridith
Helen

I agree, choosing the boys was easy because there was only about three I loved, enjoy the choosing, I’m envious 😂

Eleanor
Charlotte
Alice
Victoria (Tor)

Why not Catherine Anne OR Anne Catherine?

Emma is fine.

Victoria, Sophie, Emily all fit your bill.

• Emma - goes best with your boys name
• Millie - ok, Millicent, nn Millie?
• Isla - ok,
• Eve - ok
• Mia - ok

suggestions -

Emily
Annabel
Jessica
Lucinda, nn Lucy
Gabrielle

I thought Florence would go nicely with your sons names.

Also really like Florence! Husband not convinced.. he’s fussy 😂

Alexander and James are my two favourite boys names. ❤️

Emma is definitely my favourite from your list. The others are all nice enough but not timeless in the way that your other choices are. I like Emily too, but find Emmeline too frilly (ironically, given the Pankhurst connection).

I also love Alice (though appreciate it wouldn’t work with Alex!), Anna, Elizabeth, Louisa and Rose.

A few other suggestions;

Evangeline
Eloise
Lucy
Savannah
Sienna
Grace/Gracie
Violet

Of the names you've listed I think either Emma or Eve. If you're looking for other ideas, what about Rebecca, Sarah or Rachel.

Laura

Absolutely love both those names.

I would go with either Emma, Elizabeth or Margaret.

I also absolutely love the name Helen.

I like Elizabeth but not keen on Lizzie or Beth so that sort of rules that one out.

I love girl names - and Emmeline would be fabulous on a cat!

Emma - lovely
Millie - meh
Isla - no, not a classic
Eve - ok, prefer Eva
Mia - also not a classic

I think Emma is the lucky one that really goes with those boys names. I think you could also have Rebecca, Mary, Lucy, Eleanor.