Hello, NB! I’ve recently discovered the name [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f], and it’s now one of my GPs. But I’m conflicted over first names to go with it. Here are some of my thoughts-
[name_f]Silvana[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Tamsin[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Chiara[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f] (with the “ch” pronounced like “k”)
The first names are all from my list of names I love that haven’t been put into combos yet, but I’m not sure I love any of them with [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]. [name_f]Silvana[/name_f] and [name_f]Tamsin[/name_f] are my top contenders as they have the feeling and imagery I’m looking for, but neither name blends with [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f] the way I’m looking for. If you like any of the above combos, please share your thoughts in your response.
I’m looking for classic (they can be popular or unusual) names as firsts with this middle. English (or [name_m]French[/name_m]) word names are out, as they don’t feel terribly grounded next to a whimsical middle like [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f].
Thanks in advance for all help!
Here are a few that might work:
[name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Clara[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f] (similar to [name_f]Chiara[/name_f] but less confusing, though has a similar rhythm to [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f])
[name_f]Giselle[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f] ([name_f]Gigi[/name_f])
[name_f]Josephine[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Juliet[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f] (or [name_f]Julia[/name_f])
[name_f]Lila[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f] (similar to [name_f]Silvana[/name_f])
[name_f]Talia[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Zoe[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
Of these, my favorites are probably [name_f]Lily[/name_f] and [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]. They’re not too complex next to [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f], but work well as standalone names with class and character.
If it’s too hard to find names next to [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f], [name_f]Arabella[/name_f] or [name_f]Arianna[/name_f] could be more mainstream options.
Out of these, I think [name_f]Tamsin[/name_f] works best. I think the ending sounds of [name_f]Silvana[/name_f] and [name_f]Chiara[/name_f] blend into the beginning sound of [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]. I don’t really see it being THAT big of an issue, but it might help in deciding.
Some other ideas that might “blend” a bit:
[name_f]Flaviana[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Sabina[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Renata[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Aviva[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Allegra[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Paolina[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Antonina[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Petula[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
Other ideas:
[name_f]Cecily[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Maeve[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Ivy[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Bryony[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Romilly[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Tamsin[/name_f] works best
Thank you all for your feedback and suggestions! I love the suggestions of [name_f]Giselle[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f], [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f], [name_f]Maeve[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f], and [name_f]Ivy[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]. [name_f]Giselle[/name_f] and [name_f]Ivy[/name_f] especially have beautiful imagery with [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]!
[name_f]Arabesque[/name_f] would be such a beautiful, quirky name! I’d never thought of using it as a name before but it would make a memorable middle.
Of your combos, I love the glamorous, slightly exotic imagery of [name_f]Chiara[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f], but I’m tripping over all the A and R sounds together. [name_f]Silvana[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f] gives off the same kind of imagery, and flows a lot better, but I’m not a particular fan of [name_f]Silvana[/name_f] myself- it definitely works though, just not my personal preference! [name_f]Tamsin[/name_f] seems almost too down-to-earth to stand up to such a dramatic name, and I feel like something with more traditionally feminine sounds would be nice. From your second post, I love [name_f]Maeve[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f] (I picture a fiery-haired thespian with strong opinions and a daredevil streak who’s lots of fun to be around) and [name_f]Giselle[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f] (this is so [name_m]French[/name_m] ballerina to me).
Some more suggestions:
[name_f]Viviane[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Juliet/name_f [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Delphine[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Mireille[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Thessaly[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Leonie[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Penelope[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Lilou[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Sybil[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Lumi[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Suvi[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Roisin[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
Ygraine [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Allegra[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
[name_f]Odette[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]
Evora [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f] (ev-uh-ra)
Thank you both for your replies! I love [name_f]Delphine[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f], [name_f]Cosima[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f], [name_f]Cosette[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f], and [name_f]Noemi[/name_f] [name_f]Arabesque[/name_f]! Each has a distinct, but beautiful, imagery!