Clara or Genevieve, sister to Julia? Plus middles!

I’m expecting a (surprise gender) baby in the next few weeks, and while the boy name is set, I’m struggling with the girl name and need help! My older daughter is Julia Jane. A friend suggested Genevieve, which was the first name my husband LOVED. So far, Genevieve Elise is our favorite, although I would love middle name suggestions too. I don’t like Gen or Genny as nicknames (would I spend my life correcting this?), so would go for Gigi or Vivi instead.

But then I went back to the archives last night and thought: Clara Grace. Julia Jane and Clara Grace. Does that go better? I sort of felt like I chose Julia over other -a names like Clara or Nora, but now I’m not sure if I should roll the favorites forward. Hubby doesn’t like it as much but friend said they make a perfect pair. Help!

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Firstly congratulations!

[name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] is such a happy sparky name and I do think [name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] has a similar happy vibe to [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f]. [name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] is a gorgeous name that feels happy. I think [name_f]Julia[/name_f] & [name_f]Clara[/name_f] do work really well together. I also like [name_f]Nora[/name_f] she’s fun vintage choice but I think [name_f]Clara[/name_f] stylistically works better with [name_f]Julia[/name_f]. Anyways those are my thoughts on your new favourites which you should definitely share with your husband.

Moving onto your original choice I think [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] [name_f]Elise[/name_f] is beautiful. [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] is a favourite of mine (that unfortunately has been vetoed by OH) she’s elegant sophisticated and has a range of nicknames that can all work. Personally I would have [name_f]Evie[/name_f] as the nickname. I think [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] is beautiful. [name_f]Elise[/name_f] is a lovely middle name for [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] the overall name is stunning but doesn’t have the same spunky style as [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f].

I think stylistically [name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] is my favourite with [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] however all three names would work and [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] [name_f]Elise[/name_f] is beautiful.

Good luck :four_leaf_clover:

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I really love both [name_f]Clara[/name_f] & [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]. Both are very lovely! Yes, [name_f]Julia[/name_f] and [name_f]Clara[/name_f] seem like they were made to be sister names. They are similar in style, length, and compliment one another.

However, there is something about [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] with [name_f]Julia[/name_f] that I really love as well. They also work well together, but has a touch of unexpected, which makes for a more memorable sibling set. I REALLY love [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] for you. The sisters initials of JJ and GG could not be more charming and then [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] has the built in nickname you love, [name_f]Gigi[/name_f].

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Julia Jane is so utterly charming! I think Clara Grace matches so well. Genevieve Elise is also really beautiful though. No wrong choice here!! If I had choose, I’d say Clara Elise is my favorite combo.

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I’m so torn with both names. I think I slightly prefer [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] [name_f]Elise[/name_f] with [name_f]Julia[/name_f]. And I think you can avoid Gen/Ginny, and I think [name_f]Gigi[/name_f] is cute. Other mn suggestions:
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f]
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] [name_f]Alison[/name_f]
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] [name_f]Blythe[/name_f]
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] [name_f]Stasia[/name_f]
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] [name_u]Jade[/name_u]
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] [name_f]Danielle[/name_f]
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] [name_f]Noelle[/name_f]

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Both names are gorgeous! I do think it may be an issue to have a [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] if you really can’t stand Gen/Genny as nicknames. Would you be okay with it if [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] chose to go by [name_f]Gen[/name_f] someday? If not, maybe that’s not the best choice.

Would [name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] be an option? A merging of the favorites?

I love [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] with [name_f]Julia[/name_f]! I knew of a [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] a long time ago who went by [name_f]Viva[/name_f] and I thought that was super cool!

I really like [name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] with [name_f]Julia[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f]! [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] [name_f]Elise[/name_f] is nice but I think that because you don’t like [name_f]Genny[/name_f], it’s probably not perfect. [name_f]Clara[/name_f] and [name_f]Julia[/name_f] are perfect!

What a tough choice!! I think I slightly prefer [name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f], esepcially if you want to avoid Gen/Genny