[name_m]Hi[/name_m] all
We’re finally pregnant with our first and trying to decide on a girl name. We like older names that can have cute nicknames. I also wanted to use [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] as a middle name after my mom . What do you all think of [name_f]Olive[/name_f] [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f]. Is it too much like [name_f]Olivia[/name_f]? Any other suggestions?
Are you worried about [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] because it is popular? [name_f]Olive[/name_f] is quite similar to [name_f]Olivia[/name_f], but it is definitely less popular, plus when said aloud it can’t really be mistaken for [name_f]Olivia[/name_f]. [name_f]Olive[/name_f] sounds like [name_f]Olive[/name_f] and it’s a really pretty name [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] isn’t usually my style but flows well with [name_f]Olive[/name_f]! Congratulations by the way.
Btw, [name_f]Olive[/name_f] [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] together reminded me of the name [name_f]Odette[/name_f]. Of course, you would likely choose a different middle, because [name_f]Odette[/name_f] [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] is a bit much. Lol
I much prefer [name_f]Olive[/name_f] to [name_f]Olivia[/name_f]! It has a more hipster/interesting vibe than the common [name_f]Olivia[/name_f]. [name_f]Olive[/name_f] [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] is sweet.
I strongly prefer [name_f]Olive[/name_f] to [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] and I think [name_f]Olive[/name_f] [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] works well. Congratulations on your first!
[name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] is such a fun name. With [name_f]Olive[/name_f] as a first name it creates a very well balanced combo. I’d call it a winner, personally.
As for [name_f]Olive[/name_f] and [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] they’re not too similar until it comes to spelling. I wouldn’t consider it an issue.
[name_f]Olive[/name_f] is quite popular where I live and I’ve never heard anyone say that the [name_f]Olive[/name_f]/[name_f]Olivia[/name_f] thing has been an issue.
[name_f]Olive[/name_f] [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] is wonderful! Here are some names with a similar vibe. Please forgive repeats:
[name_f]Hazel[/name_f] nn [name_f]Zelie[/name_f] or [name_m]Hayes[/name_m]
[name_f]Florence[/name_f] n [name_f]Flossie[/name_f] or [name_f]Florrie[/name_f] or [name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] nn [name_f]Mae[/name_f] or [name_f]Belle[/name_f]
[name_f]Sybil[/name_f] nn Sybbie
[name_u]Carmel[/name_u] nn [name_f]Mellie[/name_f]
[name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] nn [name_f]Dot[/name_f]
[name_f]Miriam[/name_f] nn [name_f]Mimi[/name_f]
[name_f]Frances[/name_f] nn [name_u]Frankie[/name_u] or [name_f]Francie[/name_f]
[name_f]Stella[/name_f]
[name_f]Estelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Adele[/name_f] nn [name_f]Addie[/name_f] or [name_f]Della[/name_f]
[name_f]Olive[/name_f] [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] is lovely and it is a perfect choice for you as it is both a meaningful honour name and also has cute nicknames! [name_f]Liv[/name_f]/[name_f]Livvy[/name_f]/[name_f]Livie[/name_f] is such a cute nickname.
I agree with otri: “[name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] is such a fun name. With [name_f]Olive[/name_f] as a first name it creates a very well balanced combo. I’d call it a winner, personally.”
List of some “older names that can have cute nicknames”:
[name_f]Elspeth[/name_f] “[name_f]Eppie[/name_f]”
[name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] “[name_u]Romy[/name_u]”
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] “[name_f]Bee[/name_f]”
[name_f]Berenice[/name_f] “[name_f]Bunny[/name_f]”
[name_f]Gertrude[/name_f] “[name_f]Gertie[/name_f]”
[name_f]Winifred[/name_f] “[name_f]Winnie[/name_f]”
[name_f]Harriet[/name_f] “[name_f]Hattie[/name_f]”
[name_f]Estella[/name_f] “[name_f]Essie[/name_f]”
Euphrasia “[name_f]Effie[/name_f]”
[name_f]Susanna[/name_f] “[name_f]Sukie[/name_f]”
[name_f]Magdalena[/name_f] “[name_f]Maggie[/name_f]”
[name_f]Irene[/name_f] “Reenie”
[name_f]Philippa[/name_f] “[name_f]Pippa[/name_f]”
[name_f]Ursula[/name_f] “Uschi”
Gwenllian “[name_f]Gwen[/name_f]”
[name_f]Zipporah[/name_f] “Zippy”
[name_f]Olive[/name_f] [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] is quite pretty! I do think the extra syllables in [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] “carry” it better into [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f], but that really comes down to personal preference; you’re not going to be saying the names together too frequently, anyway!