We have 11 weeks left to decide on a name for [name_f]Eliza[/name_f]'s little sister. Looking for something that’s feminine, not frilly…strong and simple. [name_f]Eva[/name_f] seems to fit, but I never thought I would repeat first initials. I’m not necessarily opposed to it, I just don’t want to get stuck in a theme. Thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks!
My cousin has daughters E, E, K, in that order… My grandparents had five J’s and an E (the E is fifth of six)… My aunt named all four of her kids with the initials [name_u]JAE[/name_u]; her kids have each kept or plan on keeping that tradition going by naming their kids with the first two initials J.A. Another cousin has kids B, C, B.
I think if you like the name, you should name them that, regardless of whatever theme you think you’ve backed yourself into. It only matters that you like the names. Out of curiosity, how do you plan on pronouncing [name_f]Eva[/name_f]? EE-vuh or eh-vah? [name_m]How[/name_m] do you pronounce [name_f]Eliza[/name_f]? EE-lie-zuh or uh-lie-zuh? I think the different number of syllables makes the names sound different enough that they sound good together but not matchy-matchy, unlike [name_f]Emma[/name_f]/[name_f]Emily[/name_f] type of combos.
I think it’s OK. It starts a bit of a trend but not an overwhelming one.
My siblings and I are MME(more often L)L. My parents were asked with my third sibling if they were considering a third M name but their top choices were [name_f]Grace[/name_f] and [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f].
And I think [name_f]Eva[/name_f] works well with [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] as long as you’re pronouncing it as Ay-vuh and not Ee-vuh. Ee-lie-za and Ee-vuh is too close for my taste
Thanks! [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] is uh-lie-za and [name_f]Eva[/name_f] would be ee-va.
Too close, [name_f]IMO[/name_f].
It’s not just a repeat of the first initial, it’s a repeat of the last syllable, too. And yeah, if you’re having more kids, then you are signing yourself up for a theme here.
Are there any other options you’re considering?
[name_f]Eliza[/name_f] and [name_f]Eva[/name_f] not only begin with the same initial but they end in the same sound. They’re too matchy for my comfort level but maybe they’re fine for you. It totally depends on the individual to make that call.
Personally, it would be too close for me, but I wouldn’t think anything about it if I met sisters named [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] and [name_f]Eva[/name_f]. Here are a few alternatives:
[name_f]Cora[/name_f]
[name_f]Norah[/name_f]
[name_f]Mae[/name_f]
[name_f]Celia[/name_f]
[name_f]Clara[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]
[name_f]Jane[/name_f]
[name_f]Catherine[/name_f]
[name_f]Lydia[/name_f]
I think since you’re pronouncing the first syllables differently, that it’s ok. Yes, they begin and end with the same letters, but they don’t sound much alike.
I appreciate your input and suggestions…I haven’t even asked DH about [name_f]Eva[/name_f] so I have no idea if its even on the table. 
he loves [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] [name_f]Eloise[/name_f] and [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] [name_f]Ruth[/name_f]. [name_m]Both[/name_m] are beautiful names, and I would be happy with either one, but for some reason, they just seem a bit too fussy.