Emmalyn's Girl Names (aka: one big hot mess) 👒

[Larryisalittledog]

Names started to get uninspiring again, so I went through my [name_f]Baby[/name_f] Name Bible and came up with too many names that I kind of enjoy, but am not sure on. To help determine my favorites though, I need the help of my fellow berries. I don’t really care what kind of help I receive: I’d love anything! [name_m]Feel[/name_m] free to make a top five, say which ones are most “me”, give reasons why or why not you like them, make a love, like, lose, or anything else you can think of. I put the names below with my thoughts on them, but thanks in advance for any help you can give me!

The Names

[name_f]Ada[/name_f]-She’s been on my list for a while, and I like her, but I don’t know, I feel maybe a bit bored of her.
[name_f]Althea[/name_f]-A new love, but is she too harsh sounding?
[name_f]Birdie[/name_f]-I enjoy [name_f]Birdie[/name_f], but I don’t know how well she’d age.
[name_f]Camille[/name_f]-Love, especially with the nn [name_f]Millie[/name_f], but that’s my cousin’s exact name and nickname.
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f]-I feel like she’s a name I should absolutely adore, but is she too simple?
[name_f]Clara[/name_f]-My forever favorite, but see [name_f]Ada[/name_f].
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f]-Really adorable, but see [name_f]Birdie[/name_f].
[name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]-I love [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] and all of her nicknames, and I could see her on my list, but is she too frilly?
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f]-I really like [name_f]Delilah[/name_f], I’m just not super sure.
[name_f]Della[/name_f]-See [name_f]Delilah[/name_f]
[name_f]Elsbeth[/name_f]-Love [name_f]Elsbeth[/name_f], but could the spelling and pronunciation of [name_f]Elspeth[/name_f] be avoided?
[name_f]Evelyn[/name_f]-One of my favorites, but pretty unusable as an [name_f]Emmalyn[/name_f].
[name_f]Flora[/name_f]-See [name_f]Delilah[/name_f]
[name_f]Georgia[/name_f]-I adore [name_f]Georgia[/name_f] and the nickname [name_f]Georgie[/name_f], but I just need that extra push.
[name_f]Gwen[/name_f]-I always go back and forth on [name_f]Gwen[/name_f], I either need someone to talk me in or out of her.
[name_f]Harper[/name_f]-So lovely, but so popular.
[name_f]Hazel[/name_f]-See [name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_f]Ivy[/name_f]-An older love, but I’m unsure
[name_f]Joanie[/name_f]-Love, but see [name_f]Birdie[/name_f]
[name_f]Josephine[/name_f]-A longtime love, I just need some thoughts on whether or not I should add her
[name_f]June[/name_f]-See [name_f]Gwen[/name_f]
[name_f]Lacy[/name_f]-I love her for the [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] [name_m]Rodrigo[/name_m] song, but is she too frilly?
Leah/Lia-A new love, I’ve been liking the [name_f]Leah[/name_f] spelling but I want it pronounced like “lee-uh”. Is [name_f]Lia[/name_f] better for that?
[name_f]Lizzy[/name_f]-For [name_f]Lizzy[/name_f] McAlpine. I love the associations, but I’m debating my love for the actual name.
[name_f]Lucy[/name_f]-See [name_f]Gwen[/name_f]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f]-See [name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]-An older favorite that I still love. I don’t feel like I could find any sibling names though.
[name_f]Mayella[/name_f]-A newer love that I’m just unsure about.
[name_f]Melody[/name_f]-One of the only names right now that I’m truly loving, I can’t of anything bad.
[name_f]Merit[/name_f]-See [name_f]Gwen[/name_f]
[name_f]Millie[/name_f]-See [name_f]Camille[/name_f], but I think I could pull off just [name_f]Millie[/name_f] as she is an honor name on the other side of my family.
Nora/Norah-See [name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_f]Pearl[/name_f]-See [name_f]Mayella[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]-A longtime favorite that I love everything about
[name_f]Ramona[/name_f]-See [name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]-See [name_f]Delilah[/name_f]
[name_m]Royce[/name_m]-I adore [name_m]Royce[/name_m], but does anyone else?
[name_f]Ruth[/name_f]-An older love, but see [name_f]Althea[/name_f]
Sarah-Claire-I love her, but she feels so different from my other names in a way.
[name_f]Sunday[/name_f]-I love the feel of [name_f]Sunday[/name_f], but she feels almost to religious for me to use.
[name_f]Sunny[/name_f]-See [name_f]Birdie[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f]-I love that she could be [name_f]Sunny[/name_f], but see [name_f]Josephine[/name_f].
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]-An old top favorite that I can’t stop thinking about (the longtime berries remember my [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] era)
[name_f]Tillie[/name_f]-Maybe a good [name_f]Millie[/name_f] substitute, but just kinda meh for me.
[name_f]Whitley[/name_f]-I quite enjoy [name_f]Whitley[/name_f], but would she always get [name_f]Whitney[/name_f]?
[name_f]Willa[/name_f]-See [name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_f]Zelda[/name_f]-I have a new love for her, but is she an outlier with the rest of my list?

If you’ve made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any help you can give!

[Fabfitfun77]

@Larryisalittledog

Ada-She’s been on my list for a while, and I like her, but I don’t know, I feel maybe a bit bored of her.
Althea-A new love, but is she too harsh sounding?
Birdie-I enjoy Birdie, but I don’t know how well she’d age.
Camille-Love, especially with the nn Millie, but that’s my cousin’s exact name and nickname.
Caroline-I feel like she’s a name I should absolutely adore, but is she too simple?
Clara-My forever favorite, but see Ada.
Clementine-Really adorable, but see Birdie.
Cordelia-I love Cordelia and all of her nicknames, and I could see her on my list, but is she too frilly?
Delilah-I really like Delilah, I’m just not super sure.
Della-See Delilah
Elsbeth-Love Elsbeth, but could the spelling and pronunciation of Elspeth be avoided?
Evelyn-One of my favorites, but pretty unusable as an Emmalyn.
Flora-See Delilah
Georgia-I adore Georgia and the nickname Georgie, but I just need that extra push.
Gwen-I always go back and forth on Gwen, I either need someone to talk me in or out of her.
Harper-So lovely, but so popular.
Hazel-See Ada
Ivy-An older love, but I’m unsure
Joanie-Love, but see Birdie
Josephine-A longtime love, I just need some thoughts on whether or not I should add her
June-See Gwen
Lacy-I love her for the Olivia Rodrigo song, but is she too frilly?
Leah/Lia-A new love, I’ve been liking the Leah spelling but I want it pronounced like “lee-uh”. Is Lia better for that?
Lizzy-For Lizzy McAlpine. I love the associations, but I’m debating my love for the actual name.
Lucy-See Gwen
Mabel-See Ada
Magnolia-An older favorite that I still love. I don’t feel like I could find any sibling names though.
Mayella-A newer love that I’m just unsure about.
Melody-One of the only names right now that I’m truly loving, I can’t of anything bad.
Merit-See Gwen
Millie-See Camille, but I think I could pull off just Millie as she is an honor name on the other side of my family.
Nora/Norah-See Josephine
Pearl-See Mayella
Phoebe-A longtime favorite that I love everything about
Ramona-See Josephine
Rosalie-See Delilah
Royce-I adore Royce, but does anyone else?
Ruth-An older love, but see Althea
Sarah-Claire-I love her, but she feels so different from my other names in a way.
Sunday-I love the feel of Sunday, but she feels almost to religious for me to use.
Sunny-See Birdie
Susannah-I love that she could be Sunny, but see Josephine.
Sylvie-An old top favorite that I can’t stop thinking about (the longtime berries remember my Sylvie era)
Tillie-Maybe a good Millie substitute, but just kinda meh for me.
Whitley-I quite enjoy Whitley, but would she always get Whitney?
Willa-See Ada
Zelda-I have a new love for her, but is she an outlier with the rest of my list?

Love

Althea
Birdie
Clementine
Cordelia
Delilah
Flora
Georgia
Hazel
June
Magnolia
Merit
Pearl
Rosalie
Sunday
Sunny

🪻🪻:blossom:

[SparkleNinja18]

love
[name_f]Althea[/name_f] - I don’t find her too harsh, and I like that she has the -ea sound that you want from [name_f]Leah[/name_f]
[name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] - I think that if you like her nicknames, it doesn’t really matter how frilly she is. if she wants a frilly name, she can go by [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f], but if that doesn’t fit, she can go by any nickname and you’d be happy with that
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f] - another massive [name_f]Delilah[/name_f] fan here. lyrical but spunky
[name_f]Della[/name_f] - feels a lot like [name_f]Ada[/name_f] and [name_f]Clara[/name_f] to me! could be a great start to exploring new names, plus would make a beautiful sister to your longtime faves if you come back to them
[name_f]Georgia[/name_f] - I really like [name_f]Georgia[/name_f] and [name_f]Georgie[/name_f]! it’s not my typical style but used to come and go when my list leaned more vintage back in like 2016. it’s a great blend of classic and unusual, since the sounds in it are quite unique. again, would fit wonderfully with your other faves if you come back to them
[name_f]June[/name_f] - see [name_f]Della[/name_f]
[name_f]Leah[/name_f] - my sister spells her name like this and pronounces it how you like. ive known a few and they’ve always been the same, however my sister occasionally gets people who call her “lee” for some reason
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] - from this list, I would love to see [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] as a sister to [name_f]Clementine[/name_f], [name_f]Delilah[/name_f], [name_f]Georgia[/name_f], [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f], [name_f]Susannah[/name_f], and [name_f]Willa[/name_f]!
[name_f]Nora[/name_f] / [name_f]Norah[/name_f] - see [name_f]Della[/name_f]
[name_f]Pearl[/name_f] - see [name_f]Della[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] - seems perfect to me!
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f] / [name_f]Sunny[/name_f] - im absolutely obsessed with the idea of sisters [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] “Maggie” and [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] “Sunny”
[name_f]Willa[/name_f] - see [name_f]Della[/name_f]
[name_f]Zelda[/name_f] - the video game might be a concern, but I still find it to be a lovely vintage pick with a touch of witchiness

like
[name_f]Ada[/name_f] - so im of the opinion that change is healthy. there’s that phrase about “if you love something, set it free” and I think that can apply to names. if you’re bored of a name, I vote to try out something else, so all of your “ive liked the name for a while but now im not sure” names are going to go here. don’t get rid of them but maybe explore other options right now
[name_f]Birdie[/name_f] - she won’t be the only Birdie; all of them will become adults and the name will age just fine
[name_f]Clara[/name_f] - see [name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_f]Elsbeth[/name_f] - I like it for others, but I find it a bit clunky to say
[name_f]Flora[/name_f] - my least favorite of the -ora brand of names, not entirely sure why, but it’s fine for others
[name_f]Harper[/name_f] - it’s not for me, but I like it for other people. I don’t think the popularity is going anywhere though, I have a couple friends who have mentioned they like the name
[name_f]Hazel[/name_f] - see [name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_f]Ivy[/name_f] - see [name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_f]Joanie[/name_f] - see [name_f]Birdie[/name_f]
[name_f]Josephine[/name_f] - not my style, but I like the nickname options
[name_f]Lacy[/name_f] - I love the [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] [name_m]Rodrigo[/name_m] song too. I find [name_f]Lacy[/name_f] as a name to be a bit dated
[name_f]Lucy[/name_f] - im quite neutral about this name. it’s fine, I like the meaning, the sound is okay, and it’s not that it’s lackluster, I just don’t feel very strongly for or against it
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] - see [name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_f]Mayella[/name_f] - too To Kill a Mockingbird to me but I see the appeal
[name_f]Melody[/name_f] - I find it to be a bit dated, but don’t let that sway you
[name_f]Merit[/name_f] - I love this name, both the sound and the meaning, but it doesn’t really fit with the others on your list imo. but that’s not necessarily a bad thing
[name_f]Ramona[/name_f] - I love the namesake in [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] [name_m]Quimby[/name_m]! the sound doesn’t appeal to me but I love the nickname options (minus [name_f]Mona[/name_f], since that’s the sound that doesn’t appeal)
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] - [name_f]Rosie[/name_f] feels a lot like [name_f]Birdie[/name_f] to me!
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] - personally, im over this name because it’s the equivalent of [name_f]Karen[/name_f] in [name_f]France[/name_f] (plus, I lived with one when I was there who was absolutely a Karen…) but that’s entirely my opinion and the name has a nice sound and a lot of love in the US

lose
[name_f]Camille[/name_f] / [name_f]Millie[/name_f] - granted I don’t know how big or how close your family is. I have two cousins so using one of their names is completely out of the question for me. but exact name and nickname feels a little strange, and cousin is a close enough relative that id think it was a direct honor for her
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f] - I do find this name to be quite simple and basic. classic, nonetheless, but it lacks spunk or substance for me. it’s also my middle name and I don’t care for it one bit for myself so that might factor in my feelings
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] - I don’t like this name at all but mostly because I can’t help but get the song stuck in my head when I hear it
[name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] - unfortunately, I do think this is a little strange to use given your own name. an exception could be made if a) you or her exclusively go by a nickname, or b) you use it as a direct honor for yourself
[name_f]Gwen[/name_f] - the “gw” sound is just very awkward for me. there’s nothing wrong with the name, it’s just an odd sound that isn’t appealing to me
[name_f]Lizzy[/name_f] - when I have feelings like this for a name, I save it for a character! or a pet…
[name_m]Royce[/name_m] - I don’t think I have a speech impediment… until I try to say this name. idk, it’s something about the “roy” sound. I don’t like it because im pretty sure I sound ridiculous trying to say it
[name_f]Ruth[/name_f] - I much prefer [name_f]Ruthie[/name_f] or just Ru
Sarah-Claire - the flow here is off for me because the names almost rhyme in my accent (Sarah and [name_f]Clara[/name_f] rhyme exactly when I say them)
[name_f]Sunday[/name_f] - I would automatically assume that the parent of a [name_f]Sunday[/name_f] was super religious. however, I think as a full name for [name_f]Sunny[/name_f], it could be possible
[name_f]Tillie[/name_f] - I love it, and prefer it to [name_f]Millie[/name_f] (it’s got more spunk and liveliness), but if it’s meh to you, drop it
[name_f]Whitley[/name_f] - I like the sound but I did misread it as [name_f]Whitney[/name_f] at first

[marigold.solstice]

Here are my top five that I love for you!

[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] - there’s a senior at my school named [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] “Clemmie” who wears her name so well. Like, she could not be named anything else. There are butterflies and flowers embroidered on her school kilt, she’s always got a ribbon in her hair, she’s super friendly and has tons of friends, and is always running to class. She’s who I think of when I hear [name_f]Clementine[/name_f], so I think the name ages well!

[name_f]Georgia[/name_f] - oh I love her, in general and for you! I think she fits perfectly on your list. Vibes are warm [name_f]July[/name_f] afternoons, lemonade stands with all the neighborhood kids, light blue overalls, sun-kissed freckles, ice cream from the ice cream truck, listening to the Beatles on a record player, and candy from the five and dime.

[name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] - I don’t think she’s to frilly! Princessy, feminine, and elegant, yes, but not too frilly! But if you think [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] as a full could be too much for day to day life, I think the nn [name_f]Cora[/name_f] really helps bring her down to earth too. A [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] “Cora” is a hardworking, intelligent young girl who does well in school, loves to read, enjoys playing with her little siblings, likes to bake with her mom, and has a secret inner dream world. She loves fairytales, princess movies and pirate stories, and dreams of castles on hills and magical fairy godmothers.

[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] - I loveee [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]! To me she’s cool ice tea on a warm day, small town summers, a bouquet of wildflowers in a wicker bike basket, favorite books read over and over again, grass stained floral dresses, and running barefoot through the grass.
To me Magnolia’s really versatile and I actually think she works really well with a lot of the names on your list. Some I really like are…
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] & [name_f]Ramona[/name_f]
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] & [name_f]Mayella[/name_f] (how cute would these be as twins? [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] and May?! )
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] & [name_f]Delilah[/name_f]
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] & [name_f]Georgia[/name_f] (Nolie and Georgie?!)
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] & [name_f]June[/name_f] (so summery and southern vintage together! Love!!)

[name_f]Delilah[/name_f] - I love her! I think of the song “Hey There Delilah”. I really love the way [name_f]Delilah[/name_f] sounds when I say it too, so melodic and enchanting! [name_f]Do[/name_f] you like [name_f]Delilah[/name_f] nn [name_f]Della[/name_f]? That would combine two names on your list.

And here are some more thoughts on some of your names…

Camille/Millie - I think [name_f]Camille[/name_f] “Millie” wouldn’t work in practice, as it’s a cousins name (though it does depend on your closeness with that cousin/side of the family) but perhaps you could get away with just [name_f]Millie[/name_f]. Maybe [name_f]Millicent[/name_f] “Millie” or [name_f]Amelia[/name_f] “Millie” ? If you’re thinking of [name_f]Millie[/name_f] substitutes, I really like [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] “Tilly” for you. Actually, [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] “Millie” works as well!

[name_f]Ada[/name_f], [name_f]Clara[/name_f], [name_f]Hazel[/name_f], [name_f]Mabel[/name_f], [name_f]Willa[/name_f] - these all feel very you, but like @SparkleNinja18 said, I’d recommend taking a break from them if you’re feeling bored of them, so in a couple weeks or so you can look at them with fresh eyes and be able to really decide whether or not you still actually like them!

[name_f]June[/name_f] - I really like her for you, especially with a lot of your older loves! For some reason I’m also feeling [name_f]Juniper[/name_f] “June” for you?

[name_f]Joanie[/name_f], [name_f]Birdie[/name_f], [name_f]Sunny[/name_f] - these will age fine, imo! I know adult Sunnys, and [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] and [name_f]Birdie[/name_f] are both vintage names so there have been plenty of teen/adult/old lady Joanies and Birdies who have done just fine.

[name_f]Ruth[/name_f] - I love [name_f]Ruth[/name_f], but I actually had similar concerns about her being to “harsh.” Objectively, I know she’s not, but she didn’t feel quite right for my list, and I replaced her with Ruthanna. Perhaps you might like her as an alternative, too? I also like “just” [name_f]Ruthie[/name_f] for you as well.

[Greyblue]

[name_f]Ada[/name_f] → warm and vintage but similar to popular [name_f]Ava[/name_f]. I have been thinking of [name_f]Adamarie[/name_f] and [name_f]Adamary[/name_f] lately?

[name_f]Althea[/name_f] → bright and floral feeling - I don’t find it harsh

[name_f]Birdie[/name_f] → cute, sassy and warm; in a world of Millies, Teddys, Bonnies and Josies, [name_f]Birdie[/name_f] won’t feel out of place. [name_f]Elsbeth[/name_f] [name_f]Delilah[/name_f] ‘Birdie’?

[name_f]Camille[/name_f] → sweet, sleek and gentle. I do like it, but maybe as a middle?

[name_f]Caroline[/name_f] → strong and elegant with plenty of nickname options but I don’t find it exciting. You could consider [name_f]Coralie[/name_f] maybe?

[name_f]Clara[/name_f] → bright, clear and pretty - maybe give her a break, but don’t write her off

[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] → gorgeous and elegant and cheerful but a bit of playfulness too - with [name_f]Adeline[/name_f], [name_f]Emmeline[/name_f], [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] and [name_f]Josephine[/name_f] all working, I think [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] fits in.

[name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] → strong and literary with a nice meaning. I don’t find it too frilly personally! [name_f]Cornelia[/name_f] could be a clunky-cool alternative?

[name_f]Delilah[/name_f] → bright, sweet and full of energy

[name_f]Della[/name_f] → warm and sunny and fresh. I like it!

[name_f]Elsbeth[/name_f] → warm and cosy and cool. I do think it could be misspelled as [name_f]Elspeth[/name_f], but I think both spellings are unfamiliar enough that they could get misspelled as each other?

[name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] → it’s nice but you’ve got lots of other great options since it is so close to your name

[name_f]Flora[/name_f] → sweet but strong, literary with both vintage charm and freshness.

[name_f]Georgia[/name_f] → warm and strong, with a hint of timelessness. I like the nickname [name_f]Georgie[/name_f] too

[name_f]Gwen[/name_f] → it’s got a hint of style and a hint of fairytale / mystical vibes

[name_f]Harper[/name_f] → it is lovely in sound, but yes, very popular. [name_f]Fifer[/name_f], [name_f]Darby[/name_f], [name_m]Spencer[/name_m], and [name_f]Hesper[/name_f] came to mind

[name_f]Hazel[/name_f] → zippy and charming. Like with [name_f]Clara[/name_f] + [name_f]Ada[/name_f], maybe give it a break, but don’t dismiss it entirely

[name_f]Ivy[/name_f] → sharp, sassy and confident,

[name_f]Joanie[/name_f] → love [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] - love the sounds, musical vibes and quirkiness. I think the sounds are solid enough and there have been enough ‘adult’ Joanie’s / Joni’s that it could work.

[name_f]Josephine[/name_f] → elegant, sleek and literary - I’d say add it - plus, [name_f]Josephine[/name_f] nn [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] / [name_f]Joni[/name_f]?

[name_f]June[/name_f] → summery but grounded

[name_f]Lacy[/name_f] → fun and pretty, with a hint of sharpness too. I don’t find it too frilly, more sassy and confident (but could also be sweet)

[name_f]Leah[/name_f] / [name_f]Lia[/name_f] → I’d pronounce both of these as lee-uh, and where I am, [name_f]Leah[/name_f] would be the go to for that pronunciation. I’d go with [name_f]Leah[/name_f] if you like it best

[name_f]Lizzy[/name_f] → fun and zippy but versatile. Maybe try making some [name_f]Lizzy[/name_f] combos to see if it sticks? [name_f]Lizzy[/name_f] [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]?

[name_f]Lucy[/name_f] → light, bright, strong and lovely

[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] → love [name_f]Mabel[/name_f], warm and cosy with a great meaning. Again, maybe put it aside for the moment and come back to it?

[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] → I like the floral, flowy, sunny feel. [name_f]Maggie[/name_f], [name_f]Nola[/name_f], [name_f]Mallie[/name_f], [name_f]Mags[/name_f], [name_f]Mimi[/name_f] and [name_f]Mia[/name_f] could be more versatile nicknames? Of your list, [name_f]Clementine[/name_f], [name_f]Josephine[/name_f], [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f], [name_f]Althea[/name_f], [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f], [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] etc could all work!

[name_f]Mayella[/name_f] → it’s got flair and freshness - I do wonder if people might think of To Kill a Mockingbird (not necessarily bad, just to consider)

[name_f]Melody[/name_f] → perfect for you (and a lovely name in general)

[name_f]Merit[/name_f] → snappy and cool

[name_f]Millie[/name_f] → it’s sweet and familiar and since you feel like it works, sure!

[name_f]Nora[/name_f] → cute but tough round the edges. I’d add it

[name_f]Pearl[/name_f] → love [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] - vintage charm but fresh and sparkly too

[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] → playful and bubbly but versatile too

[name_f]Ramona[/name_f] → it’s got edge and spark

[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] → sweet, melodic and elegant

[name_m]Royce[/name_m] → it’s really grown on me; cool and unexpected

[name_f]Ruth[/name_f] → I do find it a bit harsh if I’m honest

Sarah-Claire → unexpected and interesting, however, I only enjoy them together, not separately - and she could just end up [name_f]Sarah[/name_f]?

[name_f]Sunday[/name_f] → I just associate it as sunny, days off and contemporary vibes. It doesn’t feel overly religious to me, but I guess it depends on those around you/your associations.

[name_f]Sunny[/name_f] → I’ve known a [name_f]Sunny[/name_f] and she wore it well - I like it

[name_f]Susannah[/name_f] → that feels like a good compromise - it’s got flair and sass

[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] → sleek and sharp

[name_f]Tillie[/name_f] → if you’re meh about it, I’d cut it. I like [name_f]Tillie[/name_f] though

[name_f]Whitley[/name_f] → it’s cool and distinctive - I feel like ‘ley’ names are in and [name_f]Whitney[/name_f] is kind of out, so she might be alright?

[name_f]Willa[/name_f] → literary and carefree, but again, maybe give it a break for a bit

[name_f]Zelda[/name_f] → I think [name_f]Zelda[/name_f] could fit - gives me similar vibes to [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f], [name_f]Gwen[/name_f], [name_f]June[/name_f], [name_f]Josephine[/name_f], [name_f]Flora[/name_f], [name_f]Elsbeth[/name_f], [name_f]Althea[/name_f]?

[daisydarcy]

[name_f]Love[/name_f]: [name_f]Althea[/name_f], [name_f]Della[/name_f], [name_f]Flora[/name_f], [name_f]Georgia[/name_f], [name_f]June[/name_f], [name_f]Lucy[/name_f], [name_f]Mabel[/name_f], [name_f]Pearl[/name_f], [name_f]Nora[/name_f], [name_f]Caroline[/name_f], [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f], [name_f]Joanie[/name_f], [name_f]Josephine[/name_f], [name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], [name_f]Lacy[/name_f], [name_f]Leah[/name_f], [name_f]Melody[/name_f], [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f], [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f], [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f], [name_f]Mayella[/name_f], [name_f]Zelda[/name_f]
Like: [name_f]Ruth[/name_f], [name_f]Clementine[/name_f], [name_f]Elsbeth[/name_f], [name_f]Harper[/name_f], [name_f]Lizzy[/name_f], [name_f]Merit[/name_f], [name_f]Sunday[/name_f], [name_f]Whitley[/name_f], [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f], [name_m]Royce[/name_m], Sarah-Claire
Lose: [name_f]Ada[/name_f], [name_f]Clara[/name_f], [name_f]Hazel[/name_f], [name_f]Ivy[/name_f], [name_f]Willa[/name_f], [name_f]Birdie[/name_f], [name_f]Sunny[/name_f], [name_f]Camille[/name_f], [name_f]Delilah[/name_f], [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f], [name_f]Gwen[/name_f], [name_f]Tillie[/name_f]

my thoughts on each

[name_f]Ada[/name_f], [name_f]Clara[/name_f], [name_f]Hazel[/name_f], [name_f]Ivy[/name_f], [name_f]Willa[/name_f]: I like all of these! So short and sweet and fresh, but maintaining a classic feel as well. However, I definitely think that there is a time and a place to let go of a name if you don’t truly love it anymore. Maybe your style has changed!
[name_f]Althea[/name_f] & [name_f]Ruth[/name_f]: I wouldn’t classify the sound as harsh, but rather strong! [name_f]Althea[/name_f] is gorgeous and gives me warrior princess vibes.
[name_f]Birdie[/name_f] & [name_f]Sunny[/name_f]: These are cute, but I think maybe too cute for my tastes; I can’t picture her on a grown woman. Maybe as a middle name or nickname?
[name_f]Camille[/name_f] / [name_f]Millie[/name_f]: Depending on how close you are to this cousin, using this as a fn might be a little bit much. Maybe use it as a middle name instead? [name_f]Millie[/name_f] by itself could work, or as a nickname for [name_f]Mildred[/name_f], [name_f]Emilia[/name_f], or [name_f]Millicent[/name_f].
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f]: I don’t think [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] is too simple at all! She’s literary and classic, and feels homey and comforting.
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f]: I don’t find this a childish name at all, but maybe that’s just because I’ve met grown Clementine’s who carry the name so well.
[name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]: I adore [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]! I don’t think she’s too frilly at all, especially because of all the nickname possibilities that could make the name more casual.
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f]: Not my style, but I can see the appeal. For me, the meaning and the Bible story stop me from loving it.
[name_f]Della[/name_f], [name_f]Flora[/name_f], [name_f]Georgia[/name_f], [name_f]June[/name_f], [name_f]Lucy[/name_f], [name_f]Mabel[/name_f], [name_f]Pearl[/name_f], [name_f]Nora[/name_f]: I love these names! I think they could be great alternatives to [name_f]Ada[/name_f], [name_f]Clara[/name_f], [name_f]Hazel[/name_f] or [name_f]Willa[/name_f], since they’re slightly less popular but have the same lovely vintage charm.
[name_f]Elsbeth[/name_f]: Not my style, but I definitely think the spelling and pronunciation wouldn’t be a problem – a simple correction could fix that.
[name_f]Evelyn[/name_f]: A pretty name, but maybe a bit much since it’s so close to your name.
[name_f]Gwen[/name_f]: I prefer the alternatives of [name_f]Gwenna[/name_f], Gwenrose, [name_f]Gwyneth[/name_f], or [name_f]Gwendolin[/name_f] personally.
[name_f]Harper[/name_f]: Don’t let popularity stop you from using a name you love! [name_f]Harper[/name_f] is so spunky and fun.
[name_f]Joanie[/name_f]: This has been growing on me recently – so much charm and has a vintage feel. I think it would age okay, and worse case she could always go by [name_f]Joan[/name_f] when she’s older.
[name_f]Josephine[/name_f], [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] & [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]: Another gorgeous name – literary, classic, with so many nicknames!
[name_f]Lacy[/name_f]: Not too frilly at all. I love the personal connection, and this name is so lovely and underrated
[name_f]Leah[/name_f]: I’ve always pronounced this as “lee-uh”
[name_f]Lizzy[/name_f]: I have a personal association that has ruined this name for me, but I can still see the charm!
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]: I love this name! Siblings could be [name_f]Clementine[/name_f], [name_f]Delphine[/name_f], [name_f]Tess[/name_f] / [name_f]Tessa[/name_f], [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f], [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f], or many others.
[name_f]Mayella[/name_f]: Very pretty! I love [name_f]May[/name_f], and I love [name_f]Ella[/name_f], so putting them together is perfection.
[name_f]Melody[/name_f], [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] & [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]: [name_f]Love[/name_f] them!
[name_f]Merit[/name_f]: Not my style, but I love the meaning.
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]: One of my favorite “Rose” variants, with so many great nicknames!
[name_m]Royce[/name_m]: [name_m]Royce[/name_m] has been growing on me recently – I like the sound!
Sarah-Claire & [name_f]Zelda[/name_f]: I don’t think she feels out of place at all, they’re both zippy and vintage like your other names.
[name_f]Sunday[/name_f]: Trendy enough these days where I don’t think it’s too religious. Nickname [name_f]Sunny[/name_f] is cute!
[name_f]Tillie[/name_f]: If you don’t love it, don’t use it! [name_f]Imo[/name_f], [name_f]Millie[/name_f] could be a nickname for [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] instead!
[name_f]Whitley[/name_f]: I adore [name_f]Whitney[/name_f], but I think I love [name_f]Whitley[/name_f] even better!

[Sailor22]

Top 5 faves:
[name_f]Ivy[/name_f]
[name_f]Millie[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucy[/name_f]
[name_f]Sunny[/name_f]
[name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
Least faves:
[name_f]Birdie[/name_f]
[name_f]Althea[/name_f]
[name_f]Della[/name_f]
[name_m]Royce[/name_m]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f]

[PeachyMum]

There’s many lovely names I’m going to separate them into love, like, lose piles & then pick my top 5. [name_f]Hope[/name_f] it helps

[name_f]Love[/name_f]:
[name_f]Althea[/name_f]
[name_f]Clara[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f]
[name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Ivy[/name_f]
[name_f]Joanie[/name_f]
[name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_f]Lacy[/name_f]
[name_f]Melody[/name_f]
[name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Sunday[/name_f]
[name_f]Tillie[/name_f]

Like:
[name_f]Birdie[/name_f]
[name_f]Camille[/name_f]
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f]
[name_f]Elsbeth[/name_f]
[name_f]Georgia[/name_f]
[name_f]Gwen[/name_f]
[name_f]Harper[/name_f]
[name_f]Hazel[/name_f]
[name_f]Leah[/name_f] / [name_f]Lia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mayella[/name_f]
[name_f]Merit[/name_f]
[name_f]Millie[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
[name_m]Royce[/name_m]
Sarah-Claire
[name_f]Sunny[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f]
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]
[name_f]Whitney[/name_f]
[name_f]Zelda[/name_f]

Lose:
[name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f]
[name_f]Della[/name_f]
[name_f]Evelyn[/name_f]
[name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_f]June[/name_f]
[name_f]Lizzy[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucy[/name_f]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]
Nora(h)
[name_f]Ramona[/name_f]
[name_f]Ruth[/name_f]
[name_f]Willa[/name_f]

[name_f]My[/name_f] top 5:
[name_f]Althea[/name_f]
[name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Joanie[/name_f] (although I prefer the [name_f]Joni[/name_f] spelling)
[name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_f]Sunday[/name_f]

[Julie_NameNerd]

Top five favorites:

[name_f]Althea[/name_f]
[name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Elsbeth[/name_f]
[name_f]Gwen[/name_f]
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]

Least five favorites:

[name_f]Harper[/name_f]
[name_f]Lizzy[/name_f]
[name_f]Merit[/name_f]
[name_m]Royce[/name_m]
[name_f]Whitley[/name_f]

[Preck]

I love [name_f]Lucy[/name_f], [name_f]Clara[/name_f], [name_f]June[/name_f], Millie!! In fact the ones you seem the least certain about I think are my favorites! Maybe I’m biased, but I love a good, classic, feminine name. I think they are very well, too.

[name_f]Clara[/name_f] is my forever favorite. [name_f]Pretty[/name_f] sure I’ll name my daughter that if I ever have one

[seawillow]

Ugh, I love your names so much!

[name_f]My[/name_f] personal favorites are:

[name_f]Lucy[/name_f]
[name_f]Ada[/name_f] *
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f]
[name_f]June[/name_f] *
[name_f]Willa[/name_f] *
[name_f]Ruth[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Hazel[/name_f] *
[name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_f]Evelyn[/name_f]
[name_f]Della[/name_f] *
[name_f]Clara[/name_f] *
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] *
[name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] *
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f]

I starred the ones that I love the most for you in particular!

And my favorites for you (other than the ones above) are:

[name_f]Birdie[/name_f]
[name_f]Gwen[/name_f]
[name_f]Joanie[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]
[name_f]Merit[/name_f]
[name_f]Elsbeth[/name_f]

So sorry, I literally just named almost all of your list! This probably wasn’t helpful in the least.

If it helps, I chose these particular names because they encapsulate the vibe/style of your list the best – a little quirky, a little vintage, spunky, slightly unisex-feeling, not too grandiose but still very and sweet and fun. [name_f]Judy[/name_f] Blume/Beverly [name_m]Cleary[/name_m] character sort of names.

[Lula-Rose]

I’m gonna do love Like Lose

[name_f]Camille[/name_f]
[name_f]Clara[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f]
[name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f]
[name_f]Della[/name_f]
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]
[name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
Sarah-Claire
[name_f]Sunday[/name_f]
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]

[name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f]
[name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_f]Hazel[/name_f]
[name_f]Ivy[/name_f]
[name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Norah[/name_f]
[name_f]Ramona[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f]
[name_f]Tillie[/name_f]
[name_f]Zelda[/name_f]

[name_f]Althea[/name_f]
[name_f]Birdie[/name_f]
[name_f]Elsbeth[/name_f]
[name_f]Evelyn[/name_f]
[name_f]Georgia[/name_f]
[name_f]Gwen[/name_f]
[name_f]Harper[/name_f]
[name_f]Joanie[/name_f]
[name_f]June[/name_f]
[name_f]Lacy[/name_f]
[name_f]Leah[/name_f]
[name_f]Lizzy[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucy[/name_f]
[name_f]Mayella[/name_f]
[name_f]Melody[/name_f]
[name_f]Merit[/name_f]
[name_f]Millie[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_m]Royce[/name_m]
[name_f]Ruth[/name_f]
[name_f]Sunny[/name_f]
[name_f]Whitley[/name_f]
[name_f]Willa[/name_f]

[OctaviaMay]

The names that I really love most for you are:

Sarah-Claire: I’m really, really obsessed with sweet Sarah-Claire! The double barrel is so clunky and cute- I picture a spunky yet slightly shy girl, kind of a retro, best-friend-next-door vibe. Being a newer addition to your list, she just shines, and I think she fits with your other names so well- I can’t pinpoint exactly why…She just works!! I love this one and vote to keep!

[name_f]Melody[/name_f]: Obviously, this one is a keeper considering you still love her and have no cons! She’s bright, fun, feisty, and musical, and I love that you love her as she’s so under-appreciated!

[name_m]Royce[/name_m]: If you adore her, keep her! There are definitely a group of [name_m]Royce[/name_m] lovers on Nameberry- including myself! She has an adorably cheeky feel, is super adorable (I especially like her paired with a more classic name to balance her out; [name_m]Royce[/name_m] [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] or [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] [name_m]Royce[/name_m] for example.)

[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]: Again, if your love for her is still strong- she should stay on your list! I love her bright, sunny sound

[name_f]Georgia[/name_f] “Georgie”: This one is totally adorable! She has such a fun sound and matches amazingly with your other names. She’s timeless, but with a super peppery, livley feel that sets her a little apart from other classics. Plus, [name_f]Georgie[/name_f] is plain adorable. [name_f]Imagine[/name_f] a little [name_f]Georgie[/name_f] with pig-tails and an overall dress, playing in mud puddles and making silly faces? SO cute!!

[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]: I love the lyrical sound of [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]. She’s warm and honey-like and musical while still have a bit of sharpness from the V- she’s a keeper!

[name_f]Zelda[/name_f]: She fits with your list!! [name_m]Bright[/name_m], rainbow loving, quirky, artistic [name_f]Zelda[/name_f] is a perfect match with other names of yours (think of [name_f]Birdie[/name_f], [name_f]Clementine[/name_f], [name_f]Hazel[/name_f], [name_f]June[/name_f], [name_f]Lizzy[/name_f], [name_f]Melody[/name_f], [name_f]Merit[/name_f], Royce…She’s a great sister name to all these girls!) Keep!

[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]: I think this name is so lovely, and should be on your list even if you can’t find sibling names for her as that doesn’t seem like much of a deal breaker to me! (However, I think that [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] & [name_f]Caroline[/name_f], [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] & [name_f]Gwen[/name_f], [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] & [name_f]Susannah[/name_f], and [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] & [name_f]Delilah[/name_f] are really sweet together!!) She’s got a cool southern belle flair to her, as well as being a very pretty flower!!

[name_f]Mayella[/name_f]: Such a sweet vintage smush name! I love how she has a touch of clunkiness from the double barrel feel, but because both [name_f]May[/name_f] and [name_f]Ella[/name_f] are such soft names, the over all effect is quite dainty! [name_f]Mayella[/name_f] reminds me of raspberry jam and daisy chains! So springy and soft!

Ones I’m not so keen on:

[name_f]Harper[/name_f]: I feel like she’s a bit different from your other names- more surnamey and a bit harsher? I totally get the appeal but I’m just not sure on how she fits with your other girls, and I agree that she is quite popular.

[name_f]Lia[/name_f]: I personally like [name_f]Leah[/name_f] way better! (I pronounce both these names the same LEE-uh, I just like the way [name_f]Leah[/name_f] looks more.) So I think you should keep [name_f]Leah[/name_f] and leave [name_f]Lia[/name_f].

[name_f]Lacy[/name_f]: She feels slightly dated to me for some reason, and I think she has a bit too much frilliness, in sort of a cliche way. Not sure why she’s not clicking for me- I think I’m just liking other similar names on your list (Lucy, [name_f]Leah[/name_f], Lizzy) more. It’s cool that she has a connection to song you like though-that alone might be worth keeping her! It’s just the name itself I’m not crazy about.

[name_f]Millie[/name_f]: I know you were mentioning concerns about how well certain names would age (like [name_f]Birdie[/name_f], [name_f]Clementine[/name_f], and Joanie) but out of all of these I actually think [name_f]Millie[/name_f] is the most difficult to picture on an older person, for me, while the others are all fine in my opinion. [name_f]Millie[/name_f] just seems a tiny bit too nicknamey for a full name, plus you already have her as a nickname for [name_f]Camille[/name_f] which I like better.

[name_f]Whitley[/name_f]: I think this would get confused for [name_f]Whitney[/name_f], and I think I actually prefer [name_f]Whitney[/name_f]! [name_f]Whitley[/name_f] seems a little made up to me. However, I think she does have a cool factor- kind of a rock star name, and the nickname [name_m]Whit[/name_m] is cute.

All the ones I didn’t mention I still really, really like for you! The favourites listed above are only my top choices- I still love the others! [name_m]Worth[/name_m] mentioning that I also think [name_f]Birdie[/name_f], [name_f]Clementine[/name_f], [name_f]Joanie[/name_f], and [name_f]Sunny[/name_f] would age fine!

I think that something you should think about is what exactly the purpose of these names are. If you are wanting only names that you would realistically consider for a future child, then I would rule out any ones that you are questioning the usability of (for example, [name_f]Camille[/name_f] because of your cousin, [name_f]Elsbeth[/name_f] because of spelling and pronunciation issues, etc)
Otherwise, if these are names that you are going to play around with, make combos with, use around Nameberry and such, then I don’t think any of the above issues are a problem. I mean, [name_f]Camille[/name_f] is cute, and could be fun honour for your cousin! In real life, would it be the best choice to use her exact name and nickname? Maybe not, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t have the name on your list and use her in combos just for fun!

Anyway, love your list in general. You have such a cool, unique style and I love seeing you talk about such under-rated gems! [name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps!

[sammaegre]

Your whole list ranked from my fave to least fave with a few additional comments on the side:
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f]
[name_f]Gwen[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
[name_f]Ramona[/name_f] (Phoebe and [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] are perfect sister names )
[name_f]Birdie[/name_f] (I think this can work as a standalone but I agree that it does feel a bit cute and might be better as a nn. There are lots of great full name options I’ve seen including [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] so maybe it would work for Elsbeth?)
[name_f]Melody[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucy[/name_f]
[name_f]Zelda[/name_f] (your list is pretty eclectic in general and I actually think [name_f]Zelda[/name_f] fits perfectly, it bridges the gap between some of more classic vs quirky picks)
[name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_f]Hazel[/name_f]
[name_f]Lizzy[/name_f]
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f] (the name itself isn’t simple to me, its very elegant and beautiful, but I see what you mean. I think it might be that the vibes are a bit more calm and simple, like the imagery is closer to “girl next door” than “regal queen” if that makes sense)
[name_f]Lia[/name_f]
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f]
[name_f]Ivy[/name_f]
[name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f]
[name_f]Leah[/name_f] (it might vary by location but in my area this would almost always be pronounced the way you want)
[name_f]Tillie[/name_f]
[name_f]Georgia[/name_f]
[name_f]Harper[/name_f]
[name_f]Ada[/name_f]
Sarah-Claire
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_f]Clara[/name_f]
[name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] (this does feel a bit too close to your name)
[name_f]Althea[/name_f] (Anthea might feel a bit gentler?)
[name_f]Millie[/name_f] (this seems a bit more usable for you than [name_f]Camille[/name_f] nn [name_f]Millie[/name_f] but I’d still be hesitant)
[name_f]Camille[/name_f] (this feels pretty unusable for you unless your cousin lives really far away and you’ve only met once but even then I still probably wouldn’t. I feel your pain, a bunch of my cousins have gorgeous names that I wish I could use)
[name_f]Lacy[/name_f]
[name_f]Willa[/name_f]
[name_f]Whitley[/name_f] (I went to school with 2 Whitleys and I think they did have an occasional [name_f]Whitney[/name_f] mix up but maybe not to the point of a daily struggle?)
[name_f]Ruth[/name_f] (this doesn’t feel harsh to me but I do occasinally struggle to say it and end up with “roof”)
[name_f]Nora[/name_f]
[name_f]Joanie[/name_f] (this does feel a bit nickname-y but not unusably so)
[name_f]June[/name_f]
[name_f]Norah[/name_f]
[name_f]Elsbeth[/name_f] (this might be difficult for people to hear correctly since its similar to other names and uncommon but since [name_f]Elspeth[/name_f] is also pretty uncommon I think she’d be more likely to be asked to repeat herself than have people automatically assume she said Elspeth)
[name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] (I think this works well with [name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Josephine[/name_f], [name_f]Caroline[/name_f], and [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] on your list)
[name_f]Sunday[/name_f] (I hadn’t thought of the religious connection but now that you mention it I agree, it does kind of come across as a religious choice. Maybe it would work better as a middle?)
[name_f]Della[/name_f]
[name_f]Merit[/name_f] (this could grow on me but I like other stuff on your list much more)
[name_f]Sunny[/name_f] (this does feel too nicknamey to work as a full name, but [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] nn [name_f]Sunny[/name_f] is )
[name_m]Royce[/name_m] (I don’t hate this, the Rolls [name_m]Royce[/name_m] brand is the only potential downside I can think of, but it is very much not my style)
[name_f]Mayella[/name_f]