Hi! Ok, been posting a bunch this pregnancy, but it’s because I really appreciate the advice
I’m due in a month with a second girl (first daughter is Claire Kate). Pretty much sure second daughter will be Chloe. I like them together despite some having said too matchy, as both are my style and perfectly compliment my French last name.
So, latest thing I’m pondering is what to do for middle name!
I’d really like to honor my recently passed grandmother, Marceline (Chloe Marceline) which to me is beautiful and unexpected.
Dilemma: while I love the idea of a honor name, I don’t want to leave out my other grandmother who also passed a couple years ago (Marion).
My husband likes Chloe Marceline, as we’ve already discussed and he was on board!
Does my suggestion of Chloe Marceline Marion seem like “too much” or too long? We’re American, and typically I’d say just one middle name would be to my liking. But again, the whole honoring family changes this notion for me. Im just hesitant as both middle names are 3 syllables, making it quite lengthy. Also, first daughter (Claire Kate) I purposefully wanted two, single syllable names. Im thinking maybe little sister having a more ornate name could be what makes them different, (still matchy in vibe/style, but also opposite sides of same coin, so to speak?)
what are your thoughts, either way?
anyone foresee any annoying issues she may face in life with things like legal documents, how name appears on a credit card or form, etc.?
both honor names DO at least start with ‘M’ and have meaning related to “bitter drop of the sea” I also thought maybe first name could be the simple, cutesy diminutive name, Mimi (which I do like, but then it’s less of an obvious/direct honor name…and I don’t necessarily want to scrap Chloe (the ONLY name we’ve agreed on this entire past 8 mos!)…plus my husband may not even like it. I also hear some say it’s more of a cat/dog name? though it fits my personal taste and style). Maybe Chloe Mimi? Or Chloe Marielle? But again…maybe this “moves away” from the honor names which I think I’d like to keep as their actual name(s) in middle slot…
Ok, long post but appreciate any advice or opinions for consideration!
[name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_f]Marceline[/name_f] [name_u]Marion[/name_u] sounds pleasing and I like that idea of the sisters having matchy, but different names.
Several of the students I work with have multiple middles (some up to four) and they work where I am, but I’d check in terms of character limits, forms and birth certificates in your state. Often middles just appear as initials too so C M M [surname] or [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] M M [Surname] seem okay?
I prefer [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] to [name_f]Mimi[/name_f], personally, and [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_f]Marceline[/name_f] [name_u]Marion[/name_u] works best out of those other options.
[name_f]Marceline[/name_f] can also be linked to [name_m]Marcel[/name_m] and have the meaning ‘little warrior’ or linked to the god of war, [name_u]Mars[/name_u].
So, if you did want some shorter options:
Still, [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_f]Marceline[/name_f] [name_u]Marion[/name_u] does work if your husband likes it too and it fits with character limits where you are
I think [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_f]Marceline[/name_f] is a beautiful name, and usually I’d vote for just that middle, but with the significance of both middle names and the fact that [name_f]Marceline[/name_f] and [name_u]Marion[/name_u] go well with each other, you could definitely go for all three!
[name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_f]Marceline[/name_f] [name_u]Marion[/name_u] is meaningful and stylish!
We chose two middle names, one traditional/honor - grandmother’s middle name, and one Korean (my daughter’s heritage on her paternal grabdmother’s side). Our last name is fairly long. All told, it’s a 30 letter name… but the number of times I’ve had to write out my middle name that I can remember is probably under 5, so I’m not worried. I think the name you’ve chosen is beautiful! She will love the connections to family legacy 🩷
I think Claire and Chloe work great when said aloud together, and giving baby #2 a longer middle combo would be a great way of separating the two! Best wishes on your pregnancy
I think [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] with both honor middle names is your best option! [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_u]Marion[/name_u] [name_f]Marceline[/name_f] flows slightly better to me, but it’s beautiful either way.
so I actually see the difference in length between the names as a cause for concern? the longer, ornate name feels frilly, over-the-top, whimsical, almost royal, and then there’s the short, simple, common classics combo. I would feel like my parents put way more thought and concern into my sister’s name if I had the two-syllable combo! like giving one daughter a simple t-shirt and the other an expensive ball gown? I hope it doesn’t seem like im speaking out of turn since I do completely believe that you are putting the same amount of care in both of your daughters’ names!
I love the idea of [name_f]Mara[/name_f] as a way to combine both grandmothers’ names.
I think stick with one middle name Marceline. You don’t have to feel responsible for people being ‘left out’ and it’s reasonable to want to honour the recently deceased relative with this pregnancy if that is meaningful for you and you particularly like the name.
I just wanted to quickly jump in and say that choosing two middles after kiddo with just one isn’t strange/too much/too long! I have three siblings and only one of us has two middles (pretty similar to your situation - they’re both honour names). [name_f]My[/name_f] brother with two middles has never had an issue, whether it be legal documents/paperwork or just other’s opinions/commentary on his name.
I think [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_f]Marceline[/name_f] [name_u]Marion[/name_u] is just stunning. I can see why you might be thrown off by the one syllable name of your first daughter preceding such an ornate combo, but I think the [name_f]Claire[/name_f] + [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] sister-set totally balances it out. Middle names aren’t generally shared with the wider public (at least where I live), and I imagine close family and friends would think it’s a very sweet honour.
I honestly think using [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_f]Marceline[/name_f] [name_u]Marion[/name_u] is the best option in this scenario, as it’s clearly your preference. However, if you’re really concerned about the practicality of having two middles, perhaps combining them? Something like Marcion, [name_f]Marcie[/name_f], [name_f]Maraline[/name_f], Marcelion? [name_u]Or[/name_u], if you’re open to it, using just your grandmothers’ names, or variations of your grandmothers’ names - e.g. [name_f]Marcie[/name_f] [name_u]Marion[/name_u]. I like the previous suggestion of [name_f]Mara[/name_f] as well. I don’t know if you’re still considering it, but I wanted to reassure you that using just [name_f]Marceline[/name_f] is okay as well; I know it might be difficult and feel wrong, but don’t worry too much about one grandmother “missing out”. Best of luck!
I think I’m going to have to respectfully disagree with that. [name_f]My[/name_f] brother has a much longer name than me, and it sounds so much better with our last name. [name_f]My[/name_f] name is short and to the point, and it runs into our short last name very much. I feel left out a lot because a lot of people in my family have wonderful, long, refined names, and while I love my name, it doesn’t exactly flow nor fit in with my family’s names.
That being said, [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_f]Marceline[/name_f] [name_u]Marion[/name_u] is a beautiful name, and I think you should use it if you want! It’s just that as someone with a shorter name with a sibling who has a longer name, [name_f]Claire[/name_f] might feel left out or jealous.
Interesting. I do think the simplicity of [name_f]Claire[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] is (for me) very classy and regal sounding. To me the length (short vs long) doesn’t indicate the thought or meaning, in fact I typically prefer streamlined…I’d have used one of the grandmothers names for her middle, however both were “around” when she was born, so didn’t at that time have the urge to honor either. It is an interesting. point/consideration, to hear that POV! For me, a short, simple name does not equate to less thought or less regal, though, perhaps your parents felt that way as well
Interesting point. To me, [name_f]Claire[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] is so regal and princessy in its elegance and simplicity I may streamline it to “Chloe Mara” as I did consider that option, but more so because I prefer streamlined names (less so for it to match sisters shorter name. Definitely something to think on!
[name_f]My[/name_f] daughter has a short first name with two long honor names for middles. We haven’t had a problem with it. She’s only two so it’s still too soon to know if she likes it.
[name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_f]Marceline[/name_f] [name_u]Marion[/name_u] is beautiful. I would go for it.
[name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_u]Marion[/name_u] is almost an anagram of [name_f]Marceline[/name_f] - would that be an option? (In fact, it would be an anagram of “ooh Marceline” which is charmingly French).
Also - [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_f]Marine[/name_f] would combine the sounds of [name_u]Marion[/name_u] and [name_f]Marceline[/name_f] (and [name_f]Marine[/name_f] is also a [name_u]French[/name_u] name).
Yes, I agree that the length of the name has nothing to do with how it sounds or what vibes it gives. [name_f]My[/name_f] parents evidently thought that too, and I do know from their stories that they did put a ton of thought into my name.
Now, [name_f]Claire[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] is a lovely name! I love [name_f]Claire[/name_f], and [name_f]Kate[/name_f] goes wonderfully with it. [name_f]My[/name_f] point is simply that the length and style of [name_f]Claire[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] & [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_f]Marceline[/name_f] [name_u]Marion[/name_u] are very different. Of course this does not equate to the loveliness of either name, it just means they are very different stylistically.
I’m sorry if my earlier comments were easily misinterpreted as rude or blunt. I never mean to do that to anyone.
Anyways, thank you for your feedback, and good luck choosing a middle name for little [name_f]Chloe[/name_f]!