I’ve fallen in love with the name [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f]. I love the meaning (brave as a bear) and it’s association with the cute and spunky character from The Big Bang [name_m]Theory[/name_m]. It’s [name_m]German[/name_m], but it has a chic [name_m]French[/name_m] feel to me and I could imagine it on a young, fashion type as well as an eccentric older woman (think [name_f]Iris[/name_f] Apfel or [name_f]Vivienne[/name_f] Westwood). I don’t like the nickname [name_u]Bernie[/name_u], so I would use [name_f]Birdie[/name_f], [name_f]Betty[/name_f] or [name_f]Betsy[/name_f].
I’m struggling to come up with a middle name that complements [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] though and would love some suggestions!
Obviously, at a whopping 10 letters, it seems obvious to pair her with a short, one-syllable middle name. It just feels so predictable and boring though. Am I crazy? Here are the ones I do like:
[name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] (don’t mind the alliteration)
[name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Faye[/name_f]
[name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] (I hate myself for even considering [name_f]Rose[/name_f], although it is a family name)
What’s your favourite one-syllable middle name for [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f]? Are there any longer middle names you would recommend?
Names I can’t use:
[name_f]Anne[/name_f]
[name_f]Beth[/name_f]
[name_f]Grace[/name_f]
[name_f]Kate[/name_f]
[name_f]Leah[/name_f]/[name_u]Lee[/name_u]/[name_u]Leigh[/name_u]
[name_f]Isabelle[/name_f]/[name_f]Isabella[/name_f]
Any middle names starting with J (would prefer to avoid the initials BJ for obvious reasons)
I love [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f]! Well [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] is 6 letters, and there are plenty of 2 syllable names that are 4 letters… even 3. So I wouldn’t rule out 2 syllables. I like all three of your combos though, I think especially [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Blythe[/name_f] and [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f].
[name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f]
[name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Lark[/name_f]
[name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Snow[/name_f]
[name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u]
[name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]May[/name_f]/[name_f]Mae[/name_f]
[name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] (2 syllables and 6 letters might be too much for you, but I have [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] on my list, so had to throw it out)
[name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Ivy[/name_f]
[name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Opal[/name_f]
[name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Lucy[/name_f]
@emsky - thank you! I love [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f], [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Snow[/name_f], [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]May[/name_f], [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Ivy[/name_f] and [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Lucy[/name_f] from your suggestions. I do like the name [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f], but I think I prefer your combo of [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] with her in the front, rather than in the middle. Beautiful combo, I hope you keep her on your list.
@whiteteaandginger - thank you! I love [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Audrey[/name_f], [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Elise[/name_f], [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Fleur[/name_f], [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f], [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Iris[/name_f], [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Lily[/name_f], [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_u]Ruby[/name_u], [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Violet[/name_f]. Looking at the names I’m attracted to, I think I like something feminine and vintage in the middle to soften [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f]. So some great suggestions in your list, thank you.
@emsky - omg, love love love [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_u]Rue[/name_u]!! Great suggestion. x
@boyandgirl - thanks, I think [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Faye[/name_f] and [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_u]Rue[/name_u] are my top two at the moment.
I love the character from The Big Band [name_m]Theory[/name_m] too! Though I dont mind [name_u]Bernie[/name_u], [name_f]Birdie[/name_f] is just adorable!
@bellerose – thanks! I love [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Olive[/name_f], [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Rosa[/name_f] (much more interesting than [name_f]Rose[/name_f]), [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Twila[/name_f] and [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f].
My absolute favourite suggestion is [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Nell[/name_f] though. She has gone straight to the top of my list. She’s perfection!
Oh man I really love [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f]! I know a teenaged [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] who goes by [name_u]Bernie[/name_u] - I know you said you don’t like it but she wears it so well! I like [name_f]Birdie[/name_f] a lot, too! Of your options I really like [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f] [name_f]Faye[/name_f]. It’s so pretty and I love how the simple sounds of [name_f]Faye[/name_f] flow well with the intricate [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f]. I don’t think you’re stuck with a one syllable middle, though. I think a shorter 2 syllable name would be fine. Here are some other ideas: