[name_m]How[/name_m] is [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] for a sister to [name_f]Susannah[/name_f]? I am a little concerned about both names starting with a consonant sound followed by an “oo” sound and both ending in “ah”. The backup would be [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] and [name_f]Frances[/name_f], but I don’t love [name_f]Frances[/name_f] or [name_u]Frankie[/name_u]/[name_u]Frannie[/name_u]. I like [name_f]Francie[/name_f] a little, but I prefer [name_f]Louisa[/name_f]. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] and [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] are good sisters? And looking ahead, how about [name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f], and [name_f]Frances[/name_f]? Is [name_f]Frances[/name_f] the odd one out? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you have any recommendations?
I love both [name_f]Frances[/name_f] and [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and think both work really well as [name_f]Susannah[/name_f]'s sister. I don’t have any issue with repeated sounds with [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] and [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] - they really are different enough to work well together. I prefer that with more than 2 kids the names aren’t too matchy, so would prefer not another ‘a’ ending after 2 ‘a’ endings. And [name_f]Frances[/name_f] is very much the same vibe in lots of other ways, so sounds fine to me.
Doesn’t sound like you really love [name_f]Frances[/name_f] though so it would make sense to use the name you love now, [name_f]Louisa[/name_f], and come up with something else you also love at a later date.
I actually think [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] go nicely as siblings, similar but not painfully match-y. Given you’re calling them by their names rather than “[name_u]Lou[/name_u] and [name_f]Sue[/name_f]”, though that may be quite at home. And the offbeat classic style is apparent in both.
I do see the issue with [name_f]Frances[/name_f] being the odd one out. [name_f]Do[/name_f] you like [name_f]Louise[/name_f]? It would share an S ending with [name_f]Frances[/name_f]. Or do you like [name_f]Francesca[/name_f]? It would femme up the name a little and at least they would all share A endings.
I don’t think [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] are too similar. They go well together!
Out of [name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f], and [name_f]Frances[/name_f], I actually think [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Frances[/name_f] go best together, while [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] is a little different stylistically.
Suggestions: [name_f]Clarice[/name_f], [name_f]Alice[/name_f], [name_f]Maeve[/name_f], [name_u]Eloise[/name_u], [name_f]Magdalene[/name_f], [name_f]Violet[/name_f].
Oh my goodness, I love [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] and [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] as siblings! I think that the sounds they share helps them sound like sisters, but also that they’re distinctive enough from each other. If you’re concerned, though, an option that jumps out at me immediately is [name_f]Laura[/name_f]. It shares many of the same sounds as [name_f]Louisa[/name_f], and is just as wonderfully classic, but sounds far less like [name_f]Susannah[/name_f]. However, I do share your concern about [name_f]Frances[/name_f] being the odd one out. It’s a wonderful name, but not as feminine or long as [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] and [name_f]Louisa[/name_f]. What about…
[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]: A sparkling, beautiful, long, and elegant vintage name that’s a bit southern, like [name_f]Susannah[/name_f].
[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]: Another sweet, gorgeous vintage choice.
[name_f]Georgia[/name_f]: This was one of the first names I thought of for you. Southern, but used worldwide, and very classic. It captures the vibe of [name_f]Louisa[/name_f], but doesn’t sound like [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] while still being a good fit.
[name_f]Flora[/name_f]/[name_f]Florence[/name_f]: These sweet, lush nature names might serve as more feminine alternatives to [name_f]Frances[/name_f]
[name_f]Scarlett[/name_f]: This is another one of the first names I thought of for you. It is bright and meaningful, like [name_f]Susannah[/name_f], and a little southern. Such a beauty.
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]: This name matches [name_f]Susannah[/name_f]'s style so perfectly in that it balances being long, elegant, and regal with a sweet sound. I love it for you, and in general.
[name_f]Ophelia[/name_f]: This name is quite unique and distinctive, but it is rising, southern, and beautiful.
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f]: [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] is one of the sweetest, loveliest names out there, just like [name_f]Susannah[/name_f]. I think it picks up the vibe of both [name_f]Frances[/name_f] and [name_f]Louisa[/name_f], in that it is elegant and gentle but also substantial.
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f]: This name is just as tailored and lovely as [name_f]Frances[/name_f], without the “a” ending, but it is also distinctively feminine.
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f]: My goodness, I love this name for you. It’s a Southern classic, but has appeal far and wide. [name_f]Delilah[/name_f] is vintage, but feels fashionable, picks up the “l” from [name_f]Louisa[/name_f], and is sweet and elegant like [name_f]Susannah[/name_f]. Another name I’m thinking of that doesn’t have an “a” or “-ah” ending is [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f].
[name_f]Josephine[/name_f]: This is a feminization, like [name_f]Louisa[/name_f], but is longer, like [name_f]Susannah[/name_f]. It doesn’t have the “a” ending like [name_f]Frances[/name_f], and is a timeless classic.
[name_f]Cordelia[/name_f], [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]: I thought of these names practically all at once. Each of them is vintage but extremely wearable, and has a bit of quirk and flair.
[name_f]Edith[/name_f]/[name_u]Eloise[/name_u]: The former is sweet and gentle, the latter is bright and spunky, and shares many sounds with [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and a vintage vibe but is less similar to [name_f]Susannah[/name_f]. Both are classic, tailored, and wonderful.
[name_f]Julia[/name_f]/[name_f]Celia[/name_f]: Both of these names combine some of the best characteristics of [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] (the great “l” and long “e” sound) plus the tailored feel of [name_f]Frances[/name_f] and create some of the loveliest feminine classics out there.
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f] {and} [name_f]Clementine[/name_f]
I never would have put the two together but I actually love the combo! I don’t think that [name_f]Frances[/name_f] seems to be the odd one out. [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] and [name_f]Frances[/name_f] doesn’t seem as nice of a pair to me but I like the 3 together and [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] seems to bridge the gap between [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] and [name_f]Frances[/name_f].
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f] and [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] is a wonderful sister set! You have excellent taste.
I love [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] and [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] together! I do think that [name_f]Frances[/name_f] does feel quite different unfortunately. Here’s a few ideas for a hypothetical third :):
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Abigail[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Clara[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Delilah[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Emmeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_u]Evelyn[/name_u]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Felicity[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Greta[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Janessa[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Juliette[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Kara[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Kathleen[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Lydia[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Mabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Naomi[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Philippa[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Sara[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Summer[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Teresa[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Willa[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Willow[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f], [name_f]Louisa[/name_f] and [name_f]Yasmin[/name_f]
I second this.