My husband loves the name [name_f]Tessa[/name_f], he thinks it’s unique without being too “out there“ and is a simple and pretty name. The problem is [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] is my sister’s name (where he first heard it) and after talking with her, she would be more honored if we used her name as a middle as opposed to a first, which I agree with.
I would love to find a name similar to [name_f]Tessa[/name_f], that shares all the qualities my husband loves about it. We may not necessarily use [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] as a middle name so I’m not too worried if they don’t sound good together.
Some names that I like that he has vetoed include: [name_f]Esme[/name_f], [name_f]Edith[/name_f], [name_f]Marjorie[/name_f], [name_f]Marcella[/name_f], [name_f]Ramona[/name_f], [name_f]Helena[/name_f], [name_f]Mabel[/name_f], [name_f]Diana[/name_f], [name_f]Paige[/name_f], and in general any name that makes him think of a location, actor, or movie.
Off the top of my head [name_f]Tilda[/name_f], [name_u]Desi[/name_u], [name_f]Tara[/name_f], or [name_u]Tully[/name_u] have that same [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] quality
My first thought was [name_f]Louisa[/name_f]. Also, stealing inspiration from your own username, what about [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]? Different from [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] indeed, but also pretty, simple, not common yet familiar.
Other names that come into my mind:
[name_f]Leona[/name_f]
[name_f]Marina[/name_f]
[name_f]Emilia[/name_f]
[name_f]Tanya[/name_f]
[name_f]Anya[/name_f]
[name_f]Evelina[/name_f]
[name_f]Fiona[/name_f]
[name_f]Celia[/name_f]
[name_f]Cassia[/name_f]
[name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_f]Julia[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucia[/name_f]
[name_f]Elsa[/name_f]
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[name_f]Lucille[/name_f]
[name_f]Eliana[/name_f]
I think that [name_m]Etienne[/name_m] is a really nice name which could have [name_f]Ettie[/name_f], [name_f]Etta[/name_f] or [name_m]Ti[/name_m] as nicknames. I think they sound cute, but that could just be me.
If you like ‘M’ names them [name_f]Maeve[/name_f] or [name_f]Mavis[/name_f] might be a nice choice.
Have a lovely day and I hope you find a name you like. xx
Two of my favorite under used names that come to mind are [name_f]Antonia[/name_f] and Rowenna. I also like [name_f]Gwendolyn[/name_f] or [name_f]Gwyneth[/name_f] and [name_f]Bronwen[/name_f].