Help us narrow down our list? Girl's edition

Girl Names
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Hello, berries!

I recently posted in the boy’s name section of the forums and your opinions and feedback definitely helped us narrow down our list of boy names and even helped us consider some points we hadn’t thought of, so for that I am very grateful! I thought maybe you’d be willing to help us with the girl side of things, as well. =] Middle names are far less solid on the girl side as I struggle significantly with pairing some of my favorite names with middles, so this list is a bit less…refined than our boys list. That being said, feel free to suggest middle names you think would go particularly well with any of the following names. And if you haven’t seen the other post, sister is [name_u]Adley[/name_u].

[name_u]Greer[/name_u] [name_f]Elaine[/name_f] - I realize reactions to [name_u]Greer[/name_u] are pretty polarized, you like it or you hate it. I fell in love with it while watching a show a while back and hubby likes it, as well. I just know a lot of people default to “boy” when they hear it and we haven’t gotten the best reactions when we’ve mentioned it in the past.

[name_u]Delaney[/name_u] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] - We love the fun, spunky feel [name_u]Delaney[/name_u] has and, though I don’t really like nicknames, I don’t mind [name_u]Laney[/name_u]. I know [name_f]Grace[/name_f] is considered a filler name, but it is one of my very favorite names, so it shows up as a potential with a lot of our names. It’s also very classic and timeless like our daughter’s middle name.

[name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] ([name_f]Grace[/name_f]/Arden/?) - [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] is a recent edition. I love how soft it is and I do like that it’s known, but not super popular. I’m slightly concerned [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] is a bit too religious (we’re Christians, but no need to go over the top lol) and that [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] [name_u]Arden[/name_u] is too unisex. Open to middle suggestions on this one for sure.

[name_u]Arden[/name_u] ([name_f]Grace[/name_f]/Shiloh/?) - [name_u]Arden[/name_u] was on my list for our first daughter. I love the [name_m]Shakespeare[/name_m] connection and I just enjoy the sound. I don’t mind that it calls the word ‘Ardent’ to mind. It means “enthusiastic or passionate; burning, glowing” so there are far worse words to be associated with. haha Makes me think of Pride and Prejudice. Finding a middle name I love with it has been a major struggle, though, which is frustrating.

[name_f]Molly[/name_f] [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] - [name_f]My[/name_f] husband loves this name a lot. Honestly, so do I, but I worry about 1) it being too similar in sounds to [name_u]Adley[/name_u] and 2) how common it is compared to [name_u]Adley[/name_u]. Our last name starts with an M and has two syllables, which gets a little sing-songy with [name_f]Molly[/name_f], but I honestly don’t mind that much. [name_f]Molly[/name_f] is sweet and I think it’s one of the -ee ending names that age really well.

[name_f]Bree[/name_f] [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] - We love how simple, spunky, but also lovely [name_f]Bree[/name_f] is. It’s straightforward, not frilly, but still has charm. [name_u]Christmas[/name_u] is also our favorite time of year, so [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] is special for that.

[name_f]Felicity[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u] - [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] is another gem we both love. I just think it sparkles. Our worries with this are 1) we don’t want [name_u]Adley[/name_u] to pale in comparison to [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] (does it?), which has a lot of personality and 2) it doesn’t sound the best with our last name (spelled phonetically it’s MUHN-see). The repeated s and -ee sounds don’t jive the best to my ear.

I know this is a long post, so if you’ve stuck with me this far, thank you! So what names do you think we should keep? Which ones are just okay? Any you think should definitely be out?

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Arden and [name_f]Molly[/name_f] are my favorites

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In my opinion you should keep [name_f]Molly[/name_f] [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f], [name_f]Bree[/name_f] [name_f]Noelle[/name_f], and [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u]. Not a huge fan of [name_u]Greer[/name_u], but love [name_f]Elaine[/name_f]. [name_u]Delaney[/name_u] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] is cute, but in my area, it’s a pretty popular fn and mn. [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] is cute, but not my favorite from your list. [name_u]Arden[/name_u] is also cute, but yes I did think of the word Ardently aha.

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Arden [name_f]Grace[/name_f] (or another middle), [name_f]Molly[/name_f] [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f], and [name_f]Bree[/name_f] [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] would be my picks. I adore [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u], but it [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] feels a little off next to [name_u]Adley[/name_u].

In terms of worrying about similar sounds, I don’t think [name_f]Molly[/name_f] is any more similar to [name_u]Adley[/name_u] than [name_u]Arden[/name_u] is. I think for me it’s between [name_f]Molly[/name_f] and [name_u]Arden[/name_u]. I’d be inclined towards [name_u]Arden[/name_u] [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f], but I do really like [name_f]Molly[/name_f].

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[name_f]My[/name_f] favourite with [name_u]Adley[/name_u] is [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u]! They’re both modern unisex names with a sweet sound. I also adore [name_u]Delaney[/name_u] with big sister [name_u]Adley[/name_u].

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[name_f]My[/name_f] favorites are [name_u]Delaney[/name_u] [name_f]Grace[/name_f], [name_u]Arden[/name_u] [name_f]Grace[/name_f], [name_f]Molly[/name_f] [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] and [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u]. But [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] might be too feminine compared to [name_f]Adley[/name_f]. But all of these are lovely and you can’t go wrong.

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Greer Elaine -[name_u]Greer[/name_u] isn’t my favourite but it does have a distinct and interesting sound and the combo flows well

Delaney Grace - oh I love this - bright and cheerful - fun and sweet.

Shiloh (Grace - [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] is wonderful! I think [name_f]Grace[/name_f] is so well in use as a name that it doesn’t come across as too religious at all. I love the wonderful [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] - it has such a great meaning and sound. [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] [name_u]Wren[/name_u], [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] [name_f]Jade[/name_f] and [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] [name_f]Faye[/name_f]?

Arden (Grace - I do really like [name_u]Arden[/name_u] but [name_u]Arden[/name_u] and [name_u]Adley[/name_u] are a bit similar for me.

Molly Scarlett - [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f] brings a nice sharpness to [name_f]Molly[/name_f] :slight_smile: I don’t think [name_u]Adley[/name_u] and [name_f]Molly[/name_f] are too similar - the first syllables make them quite distinct. I’ve only ever met two Mollys and no little ones either

Bree Noelle - oh this is gorgeous - light and sweet

Felicity Wren - [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u] is beautiful! I don’t think [name_u]Adley[/name_u] pales besides it - [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] has joy and vibrance but [name_u]Adley[/name_u] has spark!

Overall, my favourites for you are [name_f]Bree[/name_f], [name_u]Delaney[/name_u] and [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u]

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Of these, I think [name_u]Greer[/name_u] & [name_f]Molly[/name_f] are my favorites for you. :slight_smile:

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Thanks for the feedback so far!

@abby_gail_t I’m used to a mixed/unfavorable reaction to [name_u]Greer[/name_u]. Definitely not everyone’s cup of tea. haha We don’t know any Delaneys where we are, but it’s definitely far more popular than [name_u]Adley[/name_u]. I don’t care about the popularity of [name_f]Grace[/name_f] at all. Wouldn’t use it as a first name, but love the name, so middle spot it fine for us. =]

@Maerad Yea, we kind of thought [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] felt off next to [name_u]Adley[/name_u], as well. Ultimately, that doesn’t matter I suppose, but it’s hard for me to get past, anyway. I hadn’t considered [name_u]Arden[/name_u] [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f]. Not 100% sure how I feel about the repeated ‘ar’ sound, but I’ll definitely think on it!

@tallemaja [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] was a very unexpected addition, but we loved it. I had heard it so many times, but had never considered it until the other day when I saw it and went, “Oh! Hmm…” lol

@Greyblue Thank you for the thoughtful responses! They’re always so helpful. That’s exactly what my husband said about pairing [name_f]Grace[/name_f] with [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u]. It is definitely established as a name outside of the religious connection, so that helps. I do quite like [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] [name_u]Wren[/name_u], but I immediately think of [name_m]Kylo[/name_m] [name_u]Ren[/name_u] from [name_f]Star[/name_f] Wars and it totally ruined it for me. lol

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I didn’t even think of [name_m]Kylo[/name_m] [name_u]Ren[/name_u] but now you mention it, it’s all I can hear - maybe not the best idea then :grin: [name_f]My[/name_f] vote stays with [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] [name_f]Grace[/name_f]

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I love all of your names! [name_u]Arden[/name_u] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] sticks out to me- at one time I had [name_f]Grace[/name_f] [name_u]Arden[/name_u] on my list. It makes me think of [name_f]Grace[/name_f] [name_u]Kelly[/name_u], [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] Hepburn, etc. But in your case, I think [name_u]Arden[/name_u] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] is a great fit! [name_u]Adley[/name_u] and [name_u]Arden[/name_u] sound perfect together. I’ve also had [name_f]Elodie[/name_f] [name_u]Arden[/name_u] on my list before. [name_u]Or[/name_u] you could consider [name_u]Arden[/name_u] [name_f]Elodie[/name_f]?

I think I would take off any names that have too many cons with your last name or other reasons:

Molly and [name_f]Felicity[/name_f]

The ones you seem enthusiastic about, I would say, you should keep!

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Arden [name_f]Grace[/name_f] is lovely! It also reminds me of P&P. [name_u]Adley[/name_u] and [name_u]Arden[/name_u] are sweet sister names. I also like [name_f]Felicity[/name_f]!

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Omg [name_u]Adley[/name_u] & [name_u]Greer[/name_u] is a dreamy sibset!!!

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Aw, it makes me happy to see at least a little love for [name_u]Greer[/name_u]! haha It is generally not liked much around here, which is ok. I get it. Not everyone’s cup of tea.

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Bree and [name_u]Greer[/name_u] sound like sisters to [name_u]Adley[/name_u], in my opinion and I like how they sound individually too.

I can tell you I, as a [name_f]Molly[/name_f], would not inadvertently respond to someone calling for [name_u]Adley[/name_u] the way I have [name_u]Holly[/name_u] or [name_f]Colleen[/name_f]. I think it’s all in that first vowel sound, and that’s not a problem for me, if that makes you feel a little better about it

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As a [name_f]Molly[/name_f], I appreciate your insight! Thank you. I can definitely see how the first vowel sound would make a difference. I think the ly/ley similarity was what was tripping me up, but it does help to hear that they’re probably not as similar as I think they are.

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Felicity [name_u]Wren[/name_u] is gorgeous!

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Thanks for the response! [name_f]My[/name_f] first experience with [name_u]Greer[/name_u] was a female character on a TV show, so I’ve always thought of [name_u]Greer[/name_u] as feminine, as well. A few people we know assumed it was masculine because it was a last name of someone they knew. I do love [name_u]Arden[/name_u] [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] and that was originally on my list, actually. [name_m]Just[/name_m] couldn’t decide if the two Ns ran together. haha I also love [name_u]Arden[/name_u] [name_u]Greer[/name_u]. Definitely a combo to consider!

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Honestly, I love [name_u]Greer[/name_u] [name_f]Elaine[/name_f]. I also love [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] [name_u]Wren[/name_u].

I’m not a fan of [name_f]Bree[/name_f] [name_f]Noelle[/name_f] or [name_f]Molly[/name_f] [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f].

I like [name_u]Delaney[/name_u], [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] and [name_u]Arden[/name_u] but don’t really like [name_f]Grace[/name_f] - because it does feel like filler name. It does flow well with all 3 names though. Some other middle name ideas:

Shiloh [name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_u]Arden[/name_u] [name_f]Elaine[/name_f]
[name_u]Arden[/name_u] [name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_u]Delaney[/name_u] [name_f]Arabella[/name_f]
[name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_u]Arden[/name_u] [name_f]Juliet[/name_f]
[name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] [name_f]Rose[/name_f]
[name_u]Delaney[/name_u] [name_f]Victoire[/name_f]
[name_u]Arden[/name_u] [name_f]Scarlett[/name_f]
[name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] [name_f]Noelle[/name_f]

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Wow! I am so impressed with your combos!

My favorite by far is Shiloh Grace. I wouldn’t think of it as “too religious” because Grace as you said is very much seen as a filler name. I would put it up there with Marie, Lynn and Rose. I guess Marie ornRise could also work but if you love Grace I wouldn’t be tripped up by it it sounds great!

My other favorites
Greer Elaine

  • Greer and Adley definitely sound like sisters in my ear. Probably the most out of all your combos. I’ve known one Greer and that was a female.’Great choices!

Molly Scarlett

  • I do love this combo but Indonsee what you mean about it’s comparison to Adley. The vowel sounds are a bit different so I wouldn’t consider it a deal breaker necessarily.

Bree Noelle

  • another great combo but I do feel - if you’re hesitant on Molly I’d be equally hesitant on Bree. As they both have the heavy EE sound in my ear. I kind of feel I should feel this way about felicity as well but I don’t - maybe because if all the syllables :woman_shrugging:t2:

Felicity Wren

  • I will say it’s hard to know how Felicity Wren could hypothetically compare to Adley w/o knowing Adleys middle. They do seem slightly like a differing style but I wouldn’t say that necessarily equates to one over shadowing another. Great combo!
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