Last post you rated my list and [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f] (or we will use the [name_m]French[/name_m], It. or Spanish form whichever sounds best.) -rated okay.
I love the name mainly because its as big a part of my family as our childrens’ surname M… is.
Seemingly imposible though is: that we keep coming back to [name_f]Nerida[/name_f] for the first name (before that [name_f]Geneva[/name_f].)- same dilemma.This time I am reaching out to you for expert input.
[name_f]Nerida[/name_f] [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f] is an ‘a’ end, ‘A’ beginning combo, + ‘d’ sounds which means together they do not flow.
I wish they just did flow as they are the 2 names we love. I have looked at smallest names like [name_f]Eve[/name_f], which might barely register, or names I like -and love all three names. I have not found a good flow so your input would be most welcome. Thanks again in anticipation of your replies.
Honestly how often do you say the two names together? [name_m]Even[/name_m] that being said I think they sound fine. Use your favorite name [name_f]Nerida[/name_f] as the first name and if [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f] has family meaning then use it 
I think it’s fine. To me the names ending and starting with the same letter isn’t an issue if the sounds are different. With the “uh” ending on [name_f]Nerida[/name_f] and the short A in [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f], I think it flows just fine.
You could use all three? [name_f]Nerida[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f] sounds nice
If you’re anything like me the middle names will get used quite often so best to have something you don’t mind hearing together. Try saying the names out loud in a variety of tones: happy, sing songy, angry, sad, etc. because it’ll get used on all of those contexts. I visually like [name_f]Nerida[/name_f] [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f] but its kind of a mouth full when said out loud (IMHO). Especially if you’re in a rush to correct a behavior. My daughters know when they get the full name they need to listen for instructions (ie [name_u]Piper[/name_u] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] you need to get your shoes now. Or [name_u]Piper[/name_u] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] you better stop bothering the dog).
[name_f]Nerida[/name_f] Zelle
[name_f]Nerida[/name_f] [name_f]Arrielle[/name_f]
[name_f]Nerida[/name_f] [name_f]Ellette[/name_f]
[name_f]Nerida[/name_f] [name_f]Alette[/name_f]
[name_f]Neve[/name_f] [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f]
Honestly saying them out loud together, the “a” beginning and ending doesn’t sound that off to me. I also like the suggestion of [name_f]Eve[/name_f] separating the two. This would help with the issue of it being a mouthful to correct the kids, [name_f]Nerida[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f] could be the name used when correcting behavior since [name_f]Eve[/name_f] would be a middle name.
To me the last A in [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f] doesn’t sound bad the first A does.
What about [name_f]Nerida[/name_f] [name_f]Lexandra[/name_f]
Or Neridi [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f]
Or [name_f]Nerida[/name_f] lexandri
The A-to-A transition isn’t ideal in general, but it isn’t terrible in this combo. I don’t see the problem with the D’s – I rather like that there are D’s in both names.
In the end, it’s most important to choose the best and most meaningful names, even if they don’t come out to a combo that’s quite as “designer” as you might have liked. That said, I also thought of [name_f]Nerida[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f] as a possibility to breaking up the A’s and I think it’s really outstanding. Unless your surname is extremely long, I don’t think that the name will end up being too long (disclaimer: one of my children has 9 total syllables in his name so long names don’t shock me).
Alternatively, I’m going to go all controversial on you and throw out the idea of naming her [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f] [name_f]Nerida[/name_f], and calling her by the middle name. People are pretty sharply divided over this concept so you’ll have to make your own call. Yes, it will cause some amount of clerical headache, but on the other hand, plenty of [name_m]John[/name_m] [name_m]Andrew[/name_m] Juniors go by their middle names and get along just fine, even sharing an exact name with their dad.
[name_f]Hope[/name_f] you find a solution you can love!
I am so pleased I posted as usual your replies have all been helpful. Thanks very much.