☆ cewestia's name & combo advice!

i absolutely adore all things name-related, and i would love to give anyone advice or help with names & combos! i won’t sugarcoat, but i’ll help with anything you need me to. i’d love to…

☆ give my thoughts on your combos / names
☆ make emoji combos for your combos / names
☆ create moodboards for your combos / names
☆ suggest new combos / names based on a list
☆ create a playlist based off your combos / names
☆ etc! please let me know <3

if i make any criticism on your names, please don’t take it personally and always try to seek out a third or fourth opinion. at the end of the day, they are your names! please use this thread as a tool for feedback <3

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bump! ✦

Thank you so much!!! If this is too much, please skip and just do what inspires you!
Could you give me your thoughts on the following:

Summary

[name_f]Gretchen[/name_f] [name_f]Augusta[/name_f]
[name_f]Catherine[/name_f] [name_f]Ophelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Enya[/name_f] [name_f]Galadriel[/name_f]
[name_f]Anya[/name_f] [name_f]Judith[/name_f]
[name_f]Coppelia[/name_f] [name_f]Margarite[/name_f]
[name_f]Kiska[/name_f] [name_f]Magdalene[/name_f]

[name_m]Andrew[/name_m] [name_u]Fox[/name_u]
[name_u]Peregrine[/name_u] [name_m]Matthew[/name_m]
[name_m]Hugo[/name_m] [name_m]Pendragon[/name_m]
[name_m]Atticus[/name_m] [name_m]Bruno[/name_m]

I would also love a moodboard for what you see my style being+any name suggestions that come to mind. Again, please just do what you feel like!

Thank you so so much! I will take criticism!

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thank you so much for offering this!! could you make emoji combos for the names/ combos in my uc? you don’t have to do all of them, just whatever inspires you! ty!

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thank you for offering this :heart:

I’d love to see what (fem) names you’d suggest based on [name_f]Sarai[/name_f], [name_f]Tamar[/name_f], [name_f]Cherith[/name_f], [name_f]Mabli[/name_f], [name_f]Zadie[/name_f], [name_f]Keziah[/name_f], [name_f]Leonie[/name_f], [name_f]Noemi[/name_f], [name_f]Meraud[/name_f], [name_m]Naren[/name_m], [name_f]Morven[/name_f], [name_f]Kinvara[/name_f] and [name_f]Una[/name_f] :heart:

dear octaviamay,

gretchen augusta of all of your pairings, this has to be my favourite. i adore saying this one aloud, and its written form is almost prettier: the looping 'g’s look perfect among a sea of rounded letters seperating them, the 't’s acting as the sole angle of the whole bunch. i think that the flow is perfect & at no moment am i tongue-tied. the meanings are so pretty alongside one another. truly an angelic name – if you were naming a baby, i’d encourage you to go with sweet gretchen augusta.

catherine ophelia though i am not one for loving unique names just for being unique, i do have a slight bias against ophelia either because i prefer ‘f’ to ‘ph’ in names, or because of its surge in popularity on nameberry. catherine has to be one of my favourite names, and ophelia does flow well with it – even if its not my personal taste. i also love the matching looping motion of catherine ophelia!

enya galadriel this name doesn’t really inspire me. i’m sorry! it may not just be my personal taste, but i can’t really envision anything for her. i love traditional hebrew names and i love names akin to anya, but i can’t say anything positive about this one. one thing i love about the combo, though, is its lopsidedness – i think that shorter fns and longer mns pair beautifully together!

coppelia margarite coppelia seems like ophelia’s prettier, more musical sister & its pairing with margarite is absolutely beautiful. this pairing radiates a more finely selected, european taste. i could see sweet coppelia margarite at the operahouse, the ballet, or anywhere artsy. this pairing is truly beautiful, and i commend you for making it!

kiska madgalene prior to this, i had never heard of the name kiska – though i’ve instantly fallen in love! i think that the crispness of kiska & her sweet-yet-fierce personality is a beautiful match for more regal, traditional magdalene. they have an equal strength and a beauty that makes them so beautiful to say alongside one another. easily the second most beautiful name on your list, and would absolutely be my favourite if their spellings ‘matched’ a little more – though thats my silly personal bias.

you tend to stray away from english names, gravitating towards more romantic / slavic influence. your combos tend to be of equal length. might i suggest . . . .
agnes
helen
francesca
lucinda
ingrid
belen
desdemona
perdita
wilhemina
alma
candela
agnieszka


andrew fox to me, andrew fox reads more as a first name & a last name, rather than a finely selected first name & middle name. though i typically adore lopsidedness, andrew seems like much more of a classic name to add ‘fox’ to, so it doesn’t mesh well to me. the names are sweet, handsome – but imo better left seperated.

peregrine matthew of all of your boys names, this one is easily my favourite. the darkness of peregrine reminds me much of films akin to crimson peak; matthew here is not read as a name that can be shortened to ‘matt’ but instead an aristocratic raven-like man of yesteryear. as well, the spelling is wonderfully crafted – not too matchy-matchy, but still perfect when compared to how it sounds aloud.

hugo pendragon pendragon is a name right out of arthurian legend, and this makes me wish more names like this would come back! the literariness makes me picture an auburn-haired tween studying in a library, or frolicking in the forest with his nubile friends on imaginative adventures centred around stories of old. very, very cute and bookish.

you tend to choose more naturalistic, classic boy names. you also tend to have ‘uneven’ combos. might i suggest . . .
wenceslaus
merriweather
hamlet
benjamin
graham
bear
samuel
meridian
robin
orlando
jack
evergreen

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dear rosemary.luella99,

of course i can!
rosemary luella :maple_leaf::house::womans_hat:
maya felicity :balloon::blossom::phone:
annabeth september jane :mantelpiece_clock::fallen_leaf::coffee:
margaret wisteria :cd::grapes::headphones:
cecily primrose faye :butterfly::tulip::woman_fairy:t2:
mirren :shell::ocean::oyster:
vincent prose :fountain_pen::violin::wine_glass:
sawyer :man_farmer::ear_of_rice::bird:

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omg thank you so much!! these are so perfect! annabeth september jane, margaret wisteria, mirren, and vincent prose are especially awesome!! ty!!

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I’d love if you could do for me what you did for OctaviaMay please, for any that jump out at you :blush: plus emojis

[name_m]Just[/name_m] a note - [name_f]Helen[/name_f] and [name_u]James[/name_u] are family names I would like to honor. I also have a son named [name_m]Marshall[/name_m] [name_m]Jacob[/name_m] (nn [name_u]Marsh[/name_u] or Marshmallow) already, and would like the names to feel like siblings.

Girls:
[name_f]Alora[/name_f] [name_f]Helen[/name_f]
[name_u]Cleo[/name_u] [name_f]Helen[/name_f]
[name_f]Daisy[/name_f] [name_f]Helen[/name_f]
[name_f]Lovella[/name_f] [name_f]Helen[/name_f] (nn [name_u]Love[/name_u] or Ella)
[name_f]Lumi[/name_f] [name_f]Helen[/name_f]
[name_f]Luna[/name_f] [name_f]Helen[/name_f]
[name_u]Quinn[/name_u] [name_f]Helen[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] [name_f]Helen[/name_f] (nn Rosie)
[name_f]Stella[/name_f] [name_f]Helen[/name_f]
[name_f]Tessa[/name_f] [name_f]Helen[/name_f]

Boys:
[name_u]Clifford[/name_u] [name_u]James[/name_u] (nn [name_m]Cliff[/name_m] or CJ)
[name_m]Felix[/name_m] [name_u]James[/name_u]
[name_m]Graham[/name_m] [name_u]James[/name_u] (Graham Cracker & Marshmallow)
[name_u]Griffin[/name_u] [name_u]James[/name_u] (nn Finn)
[name_u]Lennox[/name_u] [name_u]James[/name_u] (nn Lenny)
[name_m]Reuben[/name_m] [name_u]James[/name_u] (nn [name_u]Rue[/name_u] or [name_m]Benny[/name_m]
[name_m]Warren[/name_m] [name_u]James[/name_u] (nn Wren)

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I know it sound peculiarly weird as a request, but may I have some names that inspired to the [name_u]French[/name_u] Revolution vibe / [name_u]French[/name_u] literature / Lés Mis (in general, [name_u]French[/name_u] floral names and long [name_u]French[/name_u] Greek/Roman origins names) or something gothic (18-19th century [name_f]Vienna[/name_f], a piano player, dark brown and black)

I know it is overly specific.

Otherwise if it is too difficult for you just please give me an opinion / aesthetic check of my current UC. Thanks :white_heart:

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i would like either a moodboard or your thoughts on athena rosalind & edwin apollo! whatever suits you <3

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Thank you for doing this!

If you have the chance, I’d love to know your thoughts / aesthetic leanings on [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] [name_f]Frances[/name_f]!

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dear greyblue,

here are my reccomendations based off of that list! i hope you like them <3
kiska
saskia
tansy
pippa
elspeth
mahala
tirzah
azariah
abra
tzipporah
zelia
plum
zooey
rafia
simi
oona
cayetana
tamara
pilar
juno
atarah

i would love either a playlist or a moodboard for astra cecilia “ace” and/or charlotte tempest! thank you so much!!!

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could you please give me ideas for a sister for Clara, Elise and Linnea?

I’d also love to have a moodboard for L0tta (0=o) Rose if you have the time & energy for that!

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dear ayladayminton,

i’ve seen your posts in threads akin to this & i was dying to tell you what i think of your names! thank you for giving me this opportunity.

alora helen alora helen exudes a delightful blend of modern charm and timeless grace. the name carries a whimsical, melodic quality with alora, while helen adds a touch of classic elegance. together, they create a harmonious and approachable name that feels both current and enduring. reminds me much of theda bara! if you’re a lover of aesthetics of the 1920s & 30s, it shows through in this name — and it’s beautiful. :champagne::musical_score::star2:

cleo helen of all the names on your list, cleo helen immediately stood out to me as the clear winner. not only is this combination a marvel to say aloud, she comes off as a intelligent historic girl enravelled in her own beauty & the days of old. invokes imagery of helen of troy, as well as either a clever spin on cleopatra or an alternative spelling of clio, muse of history. a lovely name i could see on a girl of any age — and one that any girl would love to have. :amphora::sun_with_face::ocean:

daisy helen this name brings to mind a sweet spring day; a blend of nature & tradition. while the florality of “daisy” imparts a fresh and youthful quality, the pairing with “helen” lends a sense of classic grace. the combination, though, may feel a little mismatched — the playful & informal “daisy” contrasting stark “helen”. while not inherently negative, there is a bit of juxtaposition. if you’re looking for a name with similar meaning, margot or any version of margaret / pearl would be better suited. :wind_face::lady_beetle::blossom:

lovella helen while i have never heard of sweet lovella before this, this combination may not be best suited if you want to honour a helen. “lovella helen” carries an abundance of “elle” sounds that — while indivually pleasant! — may create a challenging phonetic flow. this is so difficult to say because lovella & helen on their own are such beautiful names! the overlapping sounds, though, might lead to a name that feels a bit cumbersome and therefore less distinct. consideration for more varied sounds / syllable patterns can enhance a combunations rhythm & make it easier on the ears! <3 :love_letter::candle::angel:t2:

lumi helen this combination faces potiential challanges between soft, modern “lumi” and the classic elegance of “helen”. the fusion comes across as disjointed — unlike other combinations on your list, it lacks a seamless flow. while your preferences & my preferences differ — and that’s okay! — i personally find that the combo doesn’t harmonise as smoothly as desired. more cohesive pairings enhance the overall appeal of a name, and ensure a more unified impression. be sure to get a third or fourth opinion, though. :milky_way::space_invader:

luna helen luna helen offers a sweet juxtaposition of elements. “luna”, though a name dating back to ancient times, invokes a contemporary celestial charm; “helen” acts as a classic touch. if you’re seeking a name that blends modern trends whilst honouring someone, offering versatility as your daughter grows. however, luna falls in the same boat as lulu (to me)… this combination comes off as polarising, especially when spoken aloud. while some may appreciate it for its elcetic mix, i find that its contrasting elements are too pronounced — resulting in a name that lacks a clear identity or theme. :waxing_crescent_moon::black_cat::spider_web:

quinn helen this name is difficult for me to like. it faces a challenge in the combination of more modern & unisex “quinn” with more feminine & timeless “helen”. the extreme clash in styles results in a combo that feels disconnected and lacking in flow. this mismatching creates a sense of imbalance. as well, the matching sounds at the ends of each anne creates a stiffer sounding name that doesn’t resonate as much with me. be sure to get a third or fourth opinion, though. ★:guitar::headphones:

rosemary helen oh this is stunning! an effortless weaving of timeless elegance and autumn grace. rosemary has a sweet, harvest charm and it’s combination with refined helen creates an image of a woman who embodies sophistication & warmth. i envision her as poised, gracefully exuding a quiet strength of her own. she transcends eras, evoking a timeless quality that not only feels at home in the past, but in the present & future as well. :ear_of_rice::basket::rooster:

tessa helen i typically stray away from liking more modern names, but tessa helen is beautiful both to write & to say aloud. she offers a compelling combination of strength & elegance. tessa exudes a distinct assertiveness, which graceful helen is complemented by. helen also adds a touch of enduring charm to the overall combination. :ringer_planet::leaves::tropical_fish:


clifford james clifford’s association with the famous big red dog is difficult for most to look past, including me. this combination offers names that carry a blend of strength and timeless appeal. “clifford” imparts a sturdy quality, while “james” adds a touch of a bygone era. the combination strikes a balance between a traditional and familiar feel. one of the names on this list that would be better suited for your son later in life, when the image of clifford the big red dog leaves my head, all i can picture is an old man. but that’s what nicknames are for! a old, reliable name.

felix james foxy, chic, and classic — i could see a felix james being a romantic lounging in the forest and writing poetry. he exudes charisma & strength, carrying an intense sophistication. this name almost feels synonymous with success & a life well lived in the fields. my second favourite of your boys names — and i’m very picky with boys names! :fox_face::wood::candle:

graham james first of all — the nickname graham cracker adds a delightful touch to an already warm & approachable wintry name. graham james seems like a boy with a comforting and sweet disposition, soft-spoken yet bearlike in strength. he carries a timeless quality, with a blend of modernity and traditional values. i could see him sharing stories around a cozy fireplace & living in a world of his own. :teddy_bear::maple_leaf::evergreen_tree:

griffin james what a strong name! “griffin” conjures up images of mythical creatures & a sense of courage, james only adds to the nobility of the name. this name almost paints a portrait of a boy wifh a magnetic presence. his name is resilient, and he would be too — griffin james is the kind who faces challenges with grace & stays chilvarious. he tackles adventures with determination & a lust for knowledge! the slight alliterative element adds a distinct, pleasing rhythm that makes this name memorable. i think that griffin james is the sort of name that transitions perfectly from casual to formal settings! he has an air of mystery, depth, and playfulness. :lion::violin::european_castle:


sister & brother pairs
cleo helen & lennox james
rosemary helen & warren james
daisy helen & graham james
alora helen & griffin james
tessa helen & clifford james
cleo helen & felix james
rosemary helen & reuben james
alora helen & felix james

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dear heartwings,

this request would be weird if it came from anyone but you! i love your taste & i would be more than happy to help. <3

chrysanthème
lysandra
éponine
myrtille
celestine
maximilien
victoire
thérèse
éloïse
élise
thibault
augustin
léopold
élodie
enjolras
fantine
clarimonde
cosette
grantaire
bartholomé
javert
fleurine
lysandre
rosalys
marguerite
églantine
amandine
hortense
bastien
alexandrine
octavienne
melisande
apollonia
théophane
henriette
sévérine
esméralda
céphise
hortensia
bérénice
agnès


of the names in your uc . . .
6 are latin
5 are germanic
3 are greek
2 are french
2 are italian
2 are slavic
2 are yiddish
1 is basque
1 is celtic
1 is hebrew
1 is hungarian
1 is polish

your naming style currently is very traditional, with heavy pan-european influence!

dear astudyin_scarlet,


athena rosalind


edwin apollo
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If you have the time, could you please make me some moodboards for my four combos [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f], [name_f]Anna[/name_f] [name_f]Margaret[/name_f], [name_u]Benjamin[/name_u] [name_u]James[/name_u], and [name_m]Thomas[/name_m] [name_u]William[/name_u]?

Omg I love these names :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:
Thank you very much!!
Also for the origins analiser, nobody never done that. Thank you! It is way easier for me now to get which etymolgies or style I prefer.

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