William and Kate...bad idea?

[ongobongo]

We already have a William but have always liked Kate (would be Katherine). Given possible strong royal connections is this a bad idea?

Our surname sounds a bit like Duncan. Do you think that it's a problem that the t of Kate would blend into the surname? Kate Duncan

Other options could be:

Helena Duncan
Connie Duncan
Julia Duncan
Nell Duncan
Nancy Duncan
Corinna Duncan
Eliza Duncan
Rosie Duncan (Rosalind)

Any other suggestions welcome!

Lucy Duncan sounds really really good IMO.

Elizabeth Duncan is also lovely.

Grumblebee - Helena/Nell as a two-for-one is a definite front runner!

Although I really like Matilda/Tilly, I have a close friend who has used this name and don't think she'd like it if I did too!

jollster - I wouldn't snarl at Katrina! I really like it, but DH not so sure.

Eliza - I really REALLY like it, except I'm strangely obsessed with making up rhymes -
"Despise-her, miser, scheisse Elisa"

Or...positive rhymes, "Can't think of anyone nicer (tenuous) or wiser than Eliza" - At least you can put a positive spin on it!

Sorry, in case of confusion, madamefreckle and me are one and the same. Cover blown!

Unfortunately I think if/ when the Royal wedding occurs and the country is awash with William and Kate fever (which will recurr whenever they have kids/ fall out/ get back together/ succeed to the thrown) you will feel odd having a William and a Kate.

I agree that Cate (from Caitlyn/ Cathrine) makes it much less obvious a connection.

From your other list I think Nell Duncan sounds gorgeous, and Rosalind/ Rosie Duncan is lovely too. Both good names for little girls and grown women (as is Kate/ Cate!).

Is your William known as William or Billy/ Will etc? If he's Billy then I think that dilutes the Royal reference too.