Help naming a third girl

My husband and I just found out that our fourth child will be another girl. We are thrilled to have another daughter, just not so thrilled by the prospect of agreeing on another girls name! She joins older siblings:

[name_f]Halina[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f], nickname [name_f]Holly[/name_f]
[name_u]Rowan[/name_u] [name_u]James[/name_u] [name_m]Kendrick[/name_m]
[name_f]Silvia[/name_f] [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] [name_u]Clare[/name_u], called [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] or sometimes [name_u]Silver[/name_u] or Sylph

Thoughts? I like nature names (nature in just the meaning or nickname are fine). We picked [name_f]Holly[/name_f] and [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]’s name by choosing the nicknames first, so we might try something similar here. [name_f]Faye[/name_f], [name_f]Fia[/name_f], and [name_f]Fern[/name_f] are favorites, and [name_f]May[/name_f] is nice too.

It gets tricky because I’m pretty picky about not wanting something too similar in sound. Yet I really like the -l and -ina sounds, so a lot of my favorites feel too matchy. [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] for [name_f]Faye[/name_f] seems like it might fall into that category, and the husband doesn’t really like it anyway.

[name_f]Francesca[/name_f] might be a contender - [name_f]Francesca[/name_f] [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f] is a combo we’ve considered. I think middles will be pretty flexible since we have already honored our important people. Is [name_f]Faye[/name_f] from [name_f]Francesca[/name_f] too much of a stretch?

[name_m]Feel[/name_m] free to offer fresh suggestions with other nicknames too. A refresh might be just what we need. Thank you. :slight_smile:

H0lly, R0wan, Sylv!e, and

[name_f]Josephine[/name_f] nn [name_f]Fia[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] nn [name_f]May[/name_f]
[name_f]Marigold[/name_f] nn [name_f]May[/name_f]
[name_f]Penelope[/name_f] nn [name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
[name_f]Calpurnia[/name_f] nn [name_f]Fern[/name_f]
[name_f]Oriana[/name_f] nn [name_f]Ria[/name_f]
[name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] nn [name_f]Faye[/name_f]
[name_f]Valencia[/name_f] nn [name_u]Vale[/name_u]
[name_f]Faustina[/name_f] nn [name_f]Faye[/name_f]
[name_f]Florence[/name_f] nn [name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] nn [name_f]Rose[/name_f]

Congrats!! Your children’s names are positively lovely! I adore [name_f]Francesca[/name_f] [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f], and I think [name_f]Faye[/name_f] is a perfect nickname. If you aren’t sold on [name_f]Francesca[/name_f] as a first, I think that [name_f]Frances[/name_f] could make a great second middle. From what I’ve seen, you tend to like vintage beauties, not too common, but easily pronounceable. Some suggestions:

[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]/[name_f]Adela[/name_f] nn [name_f]Addy[/name_f], [name_f]Della[/name_f]: Both of these names are vintage and on-trend, but not trendy, particularly the former, and are very elegant without being frilly. They go very nicely with the names of your other children, as well.
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f] nn [name_f]Della[/name_f] or [name_f]Dahlia[/name_f] nn [name_f]Della[/name_f], [name_f]Lia[/name_f], [name_f]Dolly[/name_f]: I used your strategy of working backwards from the nickname, and [name_f]Della[/name_f] was the one I used because it’s my favorite ever: Vintage, sweet, and lovely. [name_f]Delilah[/name_f] and [name_f]Dahlia[/name_f] seem to be just about ideal for your sibset: Nature-related, vintage, very feminine, lots of history but not overly popular.
[name_f]Daphne[/name_f] nn [name_u]Day[/name_u], [name_u]Dani[/name_u]: Speaking of great “D” names, what about [name_f]Daphne[/name_f]? It’s classic but vastly underused, and reminds me of [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f].
[name_f]Elodie[/name_f] nn [name_f]Ellie[/name_f], [name_f]Lily[/name_f]: [name_f]Elodie[/name_f] maintains the “l” sounds from [name_f]Halina[/name_f] and [name_f]Sylvia[/name_f], and is every bit as stylish and intriguing.
[name_f]Martha[/name_f] nn [name_f]Mara[/name_f], [name_f]Mary[/name_f]: [name_f]Martha[/name_f] is such a sweet, vintage name, but it can also stand up with the very substantial [name_f]Sylvia[/name_f] and [name_f]Halina[/name_f]. [name_f]Martha[/name_f] has a style that reminds me of [name_u]James[/name_u], but all the flair of [name_m]Kendrick[/name_m].
[name_f]Cecily[/name_f]/[name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] nn [name_f]Cece[/name_f], [name_f]Lily[/name_f]/[name_f]Celia[/name_f], [name_f]Lia[/name_f], [name_f]Cilla[/name_f], [name_f]Cece[/name_f], etc,: Two fabulous, feminine classics with an amazing array of nickname options. Once again, I love the “l” sound, the flow, and the sophistication. [name_f]Claudia[/name_f] nn [name_f]Audi[/name_f], [name_f]Clio[/name_f], or [name_f]Lia[/name_f] and [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] nn [name_f]Delia[/name_f], [name_f]Della[/name_f], [name_u]Cory[/name_u], or [name_f]Lia[/name_f] are equally wonderful.
[name_f]Eleanor[/name_f] nn [name_f]Ellie[/name_f], [name_f]Nora[/name_f]: This name is a bit more popular than your daughter’s names, and while I like it for you as a first due to its elegance, I prefer it as a middle reminiscent of [name_f]Jane[/name_f] and [name_f]Claire[/name_f].
[name_f]Florence[/name_f]/[name_f]Florentina[/name_f] nn [name_f]Flo[/name_f], [name_f]Flora[/name_f], [name_f]Tina[/name_f]: I think of these two botanical, beautiful classics whenever I see the lovely [name_f]Francesca[/name_f], and I particularly like that they share the “l.”
[name_f]Agnes[/name_f] nn [name_f]Aggie[/name_f], Ness, [name_f]Nessie[/name_f], [name_f]Annie[/name_f] : A very weighty, old-fashioned name, but one that is primed for a revival. The tailored [name_f]Agnes[/name_f] seems a particularly fantastic match with [name_u]Rowan[/name_u]. [name_f]Agnes[/name_f] also comes with some sweet, charming nicknames.
[name_f]Irina[/name_f]: [name_m]Just[/name_m] as classic and evocative as [name_f]Irene[/name_f], which I like as a middle, [name_f]Irina[/name_f] has an extra bit of flair while maintaining its streamlined elegance. The catch: Is it too close to [name_f]Halina[/name_f]?
[name_f]Ingrid[/name_f]: I love a name with style and quirk, and to me each of your children’s names epitomize that. So does [name_f]Ingrid[/name_f], sweet, different, and lovely.
[name_f]Rosalind[/name_f]/[name_f]Rosalinda[/name_f]/[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] nn [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Rosie[/name_f]: I love the botanical ties, and that each of these names is traditional without being overused. Again, the “l” sound that I love. The catch: Is it too close to [name_u]Rowan[/name_u]?

Other ideas: [name_f]Valentina[/name_f], [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] (a favorite of mine for you!), [name_f]Ruth[/name_f], [name_f]Isobel[/name_f].
Combos:
[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] [name_f]Frances[/name_f] [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f]
[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] [name_f]Martha[/name_f] [name_f]Cecily[/name_f]
[name_f]Adela[/name_f] [name_f]Daphne[/name_f] [name_f]Ingrid[/name_f]
[name_f]Adela[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalind[/name_f] [name_f]Florence[/name_f]
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f] [name_f]Cecily[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalind[/name_f]
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f] [name_f]Cecily[/name_f] [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f]
[name_f]Dahlia[/name_f] [name_f]Agnes[/name_f] [name_f]Martha[/name_f]
[name_f]Dahlia[/name_f] [name_f]Ingrid[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Daphne[/name_f] [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] [name_f]Florence[/name_f]
[name_f]Daphne[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f] [name_f]Irene[/name_f]
[name_f]Elodie[/name_f] [name_f]Irina[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Elodie[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalind[/name_f] [name_f]Cecelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Elodie[/name_f] [name_f]Agnes[/name_f] [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Martha[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f] [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecily[/name_f] [name_f]Ingrid[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalind[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecily[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f] [name_f]Irene[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecily[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f] [name_f]Ruth[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecelia[/name_f] [name_f]Florence[/name_f] [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecelia[/name_f] [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Ruth[/name_f]
[name_f]Eleanor[/name_f] [name_f]Agnes[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Eleanor[/name_f] [name_f]Agnes[/name_f] [name_f]Mary[/name_f]
[name_f]Florence[/name_f] [name_f]Isobel[/name_f] [name_f]Ruth[/name_f]
[name_f]Florence[/name_f] [name_f]Daphne[/name_f] [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]
[name_f]Agnes[/name_f] [name_f]Martha[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Agnes[/name_f] [name_f]Mary[/name_f] [name_f]Irene[/name_f]
[name_f]Irina[/name_f] [name_f]Daphne[/name_f] [name_f]Claudia[/name_f]
[name_f]Irina[/name_f] [name_f]Cecily[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Ingrid[/name_f] [name_f]Daphne[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Ingrid[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalinda[/name_f] [name_f]Mary[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalind[/name_f] [name_f]Frances[/name_f] [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalind[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f] [name_f]Isobel[/name_f]
[name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] [name_f]Valentina[/name_f] [name_f]Ruth[/name_f]
[name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f] [name_f]Cecily[/name_f]
[name_f]Valentina[/name_f] [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f] [name_f]Ruth[/name_f]

I think [name_f]Faye[/name_f] from [name_f]Francesca[/name_f] works. You could even get Fern from that “Fran” syllable, at a stretch.

Other ideas:

[name_f]Flora[/name_f] or [name_f]Florence[/name_f]
[name_f]Fenella[/name_f] (could be [name_f]Fern[/name_f] for short, maybe? Or [name_f]Fenna[/name_f]/Fen, [name_f]Nella[/name_f]/[name_f]Nell[/name_f])
[name_f]Cosima[/name_f] “Cosy” or “[name_f]Coco[/name_f]”
[name_u]Marian[/name_u] or [name_f]Mariam[/name_f] “[name_f]May[/name_f]”
[name_f]Lucinda[/name_f] “[name_f]Lucy[/name_f]” or “[name_f]Luna[/name_f]”
[name_f]Brigitte[/name_f] “[name_f]Birdie[/name_f]” or “[name_f]Bee[/name_f]”
[name_f]Marigold[/name_f] “[name_f]Goldie[/name_f]”
[name_f]Orla[/name_f] (could also be “[name_f]Goldie[/name_f]” due to meaning)
[name_f]Willa[/name_f]/[name_f]Willamine[/name_f] “[name_f]Willow[/name_f]”
[name_f]Viola[/name_f]
[name_f]Paloma[/name_f] “[name_f]Pearl[/name_f]”, “[name_f]Lola[/name_f]” or “[name_u]Dove[/name_u]”
[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] “[name_f]Daisy[/name_f]”
[name_f]Josephine[/name_f] “[name_f]Posy[/name_f]” or “Phin” (or [name_f]Fia[/name_f]/[name_u]Fee[/name_u] as suggested above)
[name_f]Coralie[/name_f]/[name_f]Coraline[/name_f] “[name_f]Coral[/name_f]”

I like your names thus far!

[name_f]Annika[/name_f] “[name_f]Anna[/name_f]” “[name_u]Niki[/name_u]”
[name_f]Arianell[/name_f] “[name_u]Ari[/name_u]” “[name_f]Nell[/name_f]”
[name_f]Azalea[/name_f] “Zay” “[name_f]Lea[/name_f]”
[name_f]Bianca[/name_f] “[name_f]Bee[/name_f]”
[name_f]Callista[/name_f] “[name_u]Cal[/name_u]”
[name_f]Elowen[/name_f] “[name_f]Ellie[/name_f]”
[name_f]Estella[/name_f] “[name_f]Estee[/name_f]” “[name_f]Ellie[/name_f]”
[name_f]Lorelei[/name_f] “[name_f]Laura[/name_f]” “[name_u]Rory[/name_u]”
[name_f]Lucienne[/name_f] “[name_f]Lulu[/name_f]”
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] “[name_f]Maggie[/name_f]” “[name_f]Nolie[/name_f]”
[name_f]Tabitha[/name_f] “[name_f]Tabby[/name_f]”

[name_f]Faye[/name_f] is a favorite of mine!

[name_f]Faye[/name_f] - [name_f]Faline[/name_f], [name_f]Phaedra[/name_f], Faya
[name_f]Fia[/name_f] - [name_f]Ophelia[/name_f], Fiametta
[name_f]May[/name_f] - [name_f]Mabel[/name_f], [name_f]Macy[/name_f]
[name_f]Fern[/name_f] I would have as the full name, you could spell [name_f]Fearne[/name_f]? I love it btw