We are close to a reaching a naming decision for our third, due imminently—probably [name_u]Florence[/name_u] or [name_f]Flora[/name_f] (but likely to be called [name_f]Flora[/name_f] a lot, either way!).
Now, we are working on middles, and feel a bit stuck. The forerunner is [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] as it honours family members ([name_f]Anna[/name_f], [name_f]Ann[/name_f], and [name_u]Anne[/name_u]) on both sides but is also just a name we love. [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] and [name_f]Jane[/name_f] are both contenders, but I just don’t love them as much—even though they arguably flow a little better.
[name_f]Flora[/name_f] [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] also has good continuity with our other children’s middle names, which are both three syllables too. Not an essential factor, but I kind of enjoy the matching rhythm that comes of saying the three names out loud
Anyway, we would welcome some fresh suggestions/other ideas for middles that you think might work well with [name_f]Flora[/name_f]. Thank you!
Florence [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] is a really nice name! If you want just [name_f]Flora[/name_f], I like [name_f]Flora[/name_f] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f].
I think [name_u]Florence[/name_u] [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] and [name_f]Flora[/name_f] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] are both lovely, [name_f]Flora[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] is also very sweet. If you want an [name_u]Anne[/name_u] honour name, maybe [name_f]Flora[/name_f] [name_f]Anouk[/name_f]?
@OpheliaFlora ooo, [name_f]Anouk[/name_f] is intriguing! I had to look it up to understand the [name_u]Anne[/name_u] connection—so fun to find a new name! Thank you for the suggestion!
I love [name_u]Florence[/name_u] [name_f]Annabel[/name_f], and I think it flows a little better than [name_f]Flora[/name_f] [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] does. I do love [name_f]Flora[/name_f]/Florence [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f], and I think the nickname [name_f]Flora[/name_f] [name_f]Beth[/name_f] would be so sweet!
I really [name_u]Florence[/name_u] [name_f]Annabel[/name_f]. If you are after a [name_f]Anna[/name_f] MN honour. Have you considered Anabeth or any other [name_f]Anna[/name_f] Smoosh name?
[name_u]Florence[/name_u] Anabeth is so pretty too.
I have [name_u]Florence[/name_u] [name_f]Amelie[/name_f] on my list (nn [name_f]Flora[/name_f]) and [name_f]Amelie[/name_f] could maybe me an alternative to [name_f]Annelise/name_f
[name_f]Flora[/name_f] [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] also sounds great
I’d probably stick with [name_f]Flora[/name_f] if that’s the one you’ll mostly call her! It’s a gorgeous name! I love [name_f]Flora[/name_f] [name_f]Annabel[/name_f]
Florence [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] nn [name_f]Flora[/name_f] is absolutely gorgeous! Although my favourite middle name for [name_u]Florence[/name_u] has always been [name_f]Amelia[/name_f], I just think it flows perfectly. Some other [name_u]Anne[/name_u]-related names you might not have considered:
[name_f]Bethan[/name_f] (combines aspects of both [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] and [name_u]Anne[/name_u])
[name_f]Hannah[/name_f]
[name_f]Nancy[/name_f]
[name_f]Arabella[/name_f]
[name_f]Anya[/name_f]
[name_f]Savannah[/name_f]
[name_f]Susannah[/name_f]
[name_f]Anais[/name_f]
[name_f]Annaliese[/name_f]
[name_f]Marianne[/name_f]
[name_f]Anastasia[/name_f]
[name_u]Antonia[/name_u]
[name_f]Joanna[/name_f]
Good luck with whichever name you choose, although I definitely think you’re on to a winner with [name_f]Annabel[/name_f]!
I think the name [name_u]Angel[/name_u] as a middle name (over even a first name if you’re brave!) would be the cutest thing. It’s the perfect honor name and goes well with almost anything.
Those were just the same 3 names switching around but they sound so lovely together! Also, [name_u]Angel[/name_u]-[name_f]Jane[/name_f] could be a first name and she could go by AJ if you’re into that.
I love your name ideas and if I have any more I’ll add them to my list
Thank you so much for these wonderful suggestions, and for the reassurances about the names we are leaning towards! I’m so glad most people approve!
@Ellory I love [name_f]Isabeau[/name_f] and [name_f]Elspeth[/name_f] as middle name options!
@eleanore3 I hadn’t thought about [name_u]Angel[/name_u]! I’m not sure it’s really our style, but I can really see the appeal!
@hickabodi and @ethelmary and @Greyblue thank you both so much for the reassurance. Naming real people is so hard, and sometimes it makes a world of difference to hear somebody outside of the family/without stakes in the decision lend their support!
@Mar [name_f]Amelie[/name_f] is so lovely, but it’s already taken in our family I’m afraid!