Considering Cosima

I’ve been really crushing on [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] lately after watching Orphan [name_m]Black[/name_m]. Something about seeing how well the name works on a person (albeit a fictional character in a TV show) has made it ten times more attractive to me. I love the meaning of “order and beauty,” as well as the connection to a patron saint of physicians. This is probably due to the similarity to the word “cosmos” in reference to the universe, but [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] is a very starlit name to me, all deep midnight blues and silver twinkles, with swaths of rainbow-colored nebulas swirling through it like so much fairy dust.

I would love your feedback on a couple of points:

  1. Does [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] fit in with the rest of my list? I love her next to [name_f]Ophelia[/name_f] or [name_m]Endymion[/name_m], but the one I worry about the most is [name_m]Caspian[/name_m]. Are these names too similar to work in a sibset? [name_m]Caspian[/name_m] would win if I had to choose between the two, but I would dearly love for there to be room on my list for both names, despite the shared hard-C and S sounds.

  2. What middle names would you suggest for a [name_f]Cosima[/name_f]? I would also be open to combos where [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] is in the middle, but only for a really magical and striking first name. As you can see from my signature, I prefer that most combos have at least one nature/word name OR Biblical name (preferably of the uncommon variety - no [name_f]Mary[/name_f] or [name_m]John[/name_m] please). I also try to pair my more unusual names with names that are somewhat more familiar (like familiar [name_u]Wren[/name_u] with the more fanciful [name_f]Ophelia[/name_f] or the more popular [name_f]Eve[/name_f] with obscure [name_f]Wisteria[/name_f]).

If you have any questions about what I’m looking for, please feel free to ask. I’m always willing to clarify, and I try to provide feedback on all the suggestions I receive.

Thank you in advance, my lovelies! I look forward to seeing your responses :slight_smile:

[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] fits in wonderfully with the names in your signature.
I probably wouldn’t pair her with [name_m]Caspian[/name_m] since they’re quite similar in sound.
I might see [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] as a bit more “normal” (since I know one or two) which makes my favourite sibling names for her a bit less unusual.
I love [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] with [name_f]Ophelia[/name_f], [name_f]Serafina[/name_f], [name_m]Tobias[/name_m] and [name_m]Edmund[/name_m].

I don’t think my suggestions would be very helpful, I’m not that good with Nature or Biblical names :confused:

I love [name_f]Cosima[/name_f]! I met one once in real life and became fascinated with the name. She wore it well and it definitely helps make it seem more usable when you can see it as someone’s actual name (even if they are a fictional character - slightly off topic but I watched the first season of Orphan [name_m]Black[/name_m] and it’s so good! Doesn’t she pronounce it coh-SEE-mah though?)

^^ This is exactly how I feel about [name_f]Cosima[/name_f]

  1. I definitely think [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] fits with the rest of your list. I agree that it would be too close to [name_m]Caspian[/name_m] to work as siblings but I don’t see why they can’t be on your list. Make room for [name_f]Cosima[/name_f], it’s a great name :slight_smile:

  2. [name_f]My[/name_f] own favourite [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] combos:
    [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f]
    [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_u]Rowan[/name_u] (though I see you already have [name_u]Rowan[/name_u] as a boys’ middle)
    [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]
    [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
    [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f]

Your naming style is very different to mine but [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Lux[/name_f] or [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Lark[/name_f] came to mind, both of which I love.

opheliaflora - I just have to say, I love your screen name, as well as many of the names in your signature. It would seem we share some favorites! I’ve yet to meet a [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] in person, but the more I hear it the more I love it. I agree, the sibset you picked out is lovely! And please feel free to suggest middles…I am pretty open-minded. I posted my preferences for word/nature/Biblical names because I was reading a thread earlier where one of the complaints was posters who don’t give enough details about what they like, so I wanted make sure to include some info about what my style usually is.

potofgold - [name_f]Glad[/name_f] to hear you love the name! I’m a huge fan of Orphan [name_m]Black[/name_m]…season 2 just started recently and so far it’s just as awesome as season 1 :slight_smile: They do pronounce the character’s name coh-SEE-mah. I’ve read that it is also pronounced KAW-zee-mah, but I prefer the first pronunciation. It has a softer sound and I like the accent on the second syllable. [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] is my favorite of your suggestions. I think it’s beautiful. This combo would probably be on my list now if I didn’t already have the [name_f]Lucia[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] combo. I do love [name_u]Rowan[/name_u], but as you mentioned, I prefer it on a boy (like a softer, more naturey version of [name_m]Roman[/name_m]!) Thank you so much for your feedback!

gertielee - Thanks for your feedback! Very thoughtful of you to comment even though we have different styles :slight_smile: I actually quite adore [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Lark[/name_f]. If my last name didn’t start with a K, this would be a contender for sure! But as is, I think the K sounds would run together a bit too much.

I’d love to hear more middle suggestions, if anyone is so inclined. And so far we have two votes no for a [name_m]Caspian[/name_m] and a [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] in the same sibset…any votes for yes?

[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] is actually on my list as well and I think nature names work really well in the middle.

Combinations I love:
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_u]Winter[/name_u]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_u]River[/name_u]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_u]Sage[/name_u]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_u]Hero[/name_u]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_u]Echo[/name_u]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_u]Juniper[/name_u]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Reverie[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Fleur[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_u]Grey[/name_u]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Olive[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Pomeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Meadow[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Maple[/name_f]

Personally I think a sibset with [name_m]Caspian[/name_m] and [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] would be adorable, but my only concern would be with a third or fourth child.

I love [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] for the same reasons! I’m an orphan black fan I’ve always loved the name but the character made me love it even more! [name_f]Season[/name_f] 2 is amazing, right? Last episode was the best of the new season so far, such a powerful ending scene!

Anyway, [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] is a beautiful name! some middle name suggestions: (although I’m not brilliant with Nature or biblical names)
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Willow[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Dawn[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Ivy[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Alouette[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Starling[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Jasmine[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Miriam[/name_f]

We’re naming our baby, due in [name_f]September[/name_f], [name_f]Cosima[/name_f]! (: So I obviously [name_u]LOVE[/name_u] it!
I think the leading combo for us for now is [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] [name_f]Heloise[/name_f].

Other options for you, many of which must have been mentioned already:
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Esther[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Fleur[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_u]Sage[/name_u]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Olive[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Primrose[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Reverie[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Saffron[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Blythe[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Juliet[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Ivy[/name_f]

I probably wouldn’t name my first 2 kids [name_m]Caspian[/name_m] and [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] be case they are a bit similar in sounds and it’d be kind of like setting a theme. But I could see myself using both in a sibset of for example the sibset of [name_f]Cosima[/name_f], [name_f]Ophelia[/name_f], [name_m]Endymion[/name_m] and [name_m]Caspian[/name_m].

When thinking of the name [name_f]Cosima[/name_f], I imagine the midnight blue night sky.

I love Orphan [name_m]Black[/name_m]. [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] is a stunning name. There were only 9 girls named [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] in 2013! Such a shame! It makes me think of starry nights in the country, silk, and deep shades of purple and blue. It has a very sensual, quirky feel to it.

As for having [name_m]Caspian[/name_m] and [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] in the same family, it depends on how many kids you have. [name_m]Just[/name_m] [name_m]Caspian[/name_m] and [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] is a bit matchy, but not horrible. [name_m]Caspian[/name_m], [name_f]Cosima[/name_f], and [name_u]Zion[/name_u] or [name_m]Caspian[/name_m], [name_f]Cosima[/name_f], and [name_f]Alice[/name_f] would make [name_u]Zion[/name_u] and [name_f]Alice[/name_f] stick out like a sore thumb. [name_m]Caspian[/name_m], [name_f]Cosima[/name_f], [name_u]Zion[/name_u], and [name_f]Alice[/name_f] would be fine, I think. But then again, how often will your children be referred to as a group?

I have love, love, loved [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] for ages, and seeing Orphan [name_m]Black[/name_m] has just made me love it more! I actually had [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Delphine[/name_f] as a combo on my list long before I heard of the show and now I’m not sure if it’s weird or if I love it more.

And hey, Orphan [name_m]Black[/name_m]'s [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] is named after the show’s real-life science consultant, so if you ever wanna see how it works on a real person, there are interviews with her you can watch.

So, feedback. I think [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] fits perfectly with the rest of your list–it’s right in that “beautiful and strange but not over-the-top bizarre” sweet spot. I agree with [name_f]Emily[/name_f] and zillionzeldas that it would be matchy if you just had [name_m]Caspian[/name_m] and [name_f]Cosima[/name_f], but perfectly fine once you throw more names into the mix.

Middles:
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Avis[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_u]Bay[/name_u]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Faun[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Fern[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] Larkspur
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_u]Sorrel[/name_u]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_u]Vale[/name_u]

and I know they’re already on your list, but I could totally see [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] and [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_u]River[/name_u] working to.

I love caspian and cosima, casper has won for us over caspian…just!
anyway my point is claudia schiffer has a casper and a cosima and I think theyre adorable together so caspian and cosima have my thumbs up together!

Yay for more responses! I am getting really excited about some of these combo ideas!

watz - Thanks! I adore the whimsical magical-but-grounded feeling of nature names in the middle slot. You have some great suggestions! I adore [name_f]Reverie[/name_f] and would use it in a heartbeat if Hubby would only let me, and [name_u]River[/name_u] is on my list as a first. [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_u]Winter[/name_u], [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_u]Sage[/name_u], and [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Fleur[/name_f] are all lovely. I really like [name_f]Meadow[/name_f], but with [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] I feel that the M sounds run together too much.

aimee - I’m a little behind on my season 2 episodes, but it sounds like I am missing out and need to catch up! [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Willow[/name_f] is GORGEOUS and would immediately be on the list of we didn’t have [name_f]Willow[/name_f] as a middle for [name_f]Alice[/name_f]. I’ll have to see how Hubby feels about rearranging that combo. I like [name_f]Ivy[/name_f], [name_f]Starling[/name_f], and [name_f]Miriam[/name_f] but I’m not sure how well I like them with [name_f]Cosima[/name_f]. I’m so picky with flow, isn’t that awful?

zz - Ooh, congratulations! I think [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] is an excellent choice :slight_smile: I kind of love the idea of [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Lily[/name_f]…I’ve never been attracted to the name [name_f]Lily[/name_f] on its own or as a first, but my mom’s middle name is [name_f]Lillie[/name_f] and she loves tiger lilies so it could be a potential honor name. [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Saffron[/name_f] is absolutely swoonworthy! Hubby vetoed [name_f]Saffron[/name_f] ages ago because of the Firefly character, but maybe I can convince him to reconsider… [name_f]My[/name_f] other favorite from your list is [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Blythe[/name_f]. I usually have an irrational dislike of B names on girls, but [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] is so dreamy and sweet.

maple - I kind of love that the name is so unusual but still manages to feel familiar! I get some of the same vibes you do from [name_f]Cosima[/name_f], all dark blues and purples, stars and silks. As for the sibset, it would not just be [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] and [name_m]Caspian[/name_m]. [name_u]Zion[/name_u] is ahead of [name_m]Caspian[/name_m] on the boys list, and [name_m]Balthazar[/name_m] and [name_m]Solomon[/name_m] are sort of on the same tier as [name_m]Caspian[/name_m]. [name_f]Alice[/name_f] and [name_f]Ophelia[/name_f] are both ahead of [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] on the girls list. So it would end up being some amalgamation of multiple names on the list by the time we managed to have both a [name_m]Caspian[/name_m] and a [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] in the same group.

gwen - I actually had no idea that the [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] on the show was named after a real person! That is so cool. I’ve been really impressed by some of the names on the show - [name_f]Cosima[/name_f], [name_m]Felix[/name_m], [name_f]Delphine[/name_f], [name_f]Helena[/name_f], [name_f]Siobhan[/name_f], the kids [name_m]Oscar[/name_m] and [name_f]Gemma[/name_f], [name_m]Aldous[/name_m], [name_m]Olivier[/name_m], [name_f]Katja[/name_f] - good stuff! I kind of selfishly love your description of my list: “beautiful and strange but not over-the-top bizarre.” Sounds exactly like what I want :slight_smile: As for the middles, [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Faun[/name_f] and [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Fern[/name_f] really catch my eye, but the winner is [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f]. I don’t know why I never thought of this pairing before! [name_f]Narnia[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] is permanently on the GP list because Husband will never ever approve the [name_f]Narnia[/name_f] part, which leaves [name_f]Rose[/name_f] free to be re-combo-ed. I really love the repeated O sounds in [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f], and the soft dusky pink of [name_f]Rose[/name_f] blends in with [name_f]Cosima[/name_f]'s silver-flecked midnight blue SO perfectly. Wow!

frobskottle - Thanks! I do love both [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] and [name_m]Caspian[/name_m] :slight_smile: You have some great names in your signature by the way!

Alright, Berries, after a few days of mulling it over, the current list of options (in order of preference) is as follows:

[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Blythe[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_u]Sage[/name_u]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Fern[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Lark[/name_f]

Does anyone else have suggestions they would like to contribute before I close out the thread?