We’re excitedly awaiting the birth of our second daughter in [name_f]December[/name_f], possibly [name_f]January[/name_f]. I think we’ve settled on the first name [name_f]Iris[/name_f] as it matches well with her sister as it’s a bit vintage and same amount of syllables. Also like the meaning behind it as she is a rainbow baby. Our dilemma is a middle name. Should say the last name will be double barrelled and 3 syllables. [name_f]My[/name_f] choices so far are:
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Ffion[/name_f] (pronounced fee-on) for those not from the UK. It is Welsh but we’re in England). It means foxglove in Welsh, so I love the imagery of the two flowers. But don’t know if two, two syllable names together work?
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f]. [name_f]Love[/name_f] the name [name_f]Joy[/name_f] in general and the connection to [name_f]Christmas[/name_f] time and all the joy the baby will bring to our family.
Opinions please and any other middle name suggestions very welcome. Thank you!! X
They’re both lovely ideas, but I just think [name_f]Ffion[/name_f] is such a gorgeous name! Unexpected, with a beautiful nature meaning. I have to go for that one! I don’t think the syllable number make it sound bad, especially since your hyphenated last name is longer.
Some random ideas:
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Amalia[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Callista[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Cleo[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Colette[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Calluna[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Elodie[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Estella[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Ferelith[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] Graihagh
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Georgina[/name_f] (mostly because it makes me think of the [name_f]Christmas[/name_f] movie It’s a [name_m]Wonderful[/name_m] Life!)
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Helena[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Lilouenn[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Louella[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Maude[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Melusine[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Nell[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Nimue[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Odette[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Paloma[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Winter[/name_f]
I like [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f] for sure. It may be a bit wordy, but still lovely. I would suggest [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] and [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f] as alternatives that would be beautiful as well. I prefer [name_f]Fiona[/name_f] to [name_f]Ffion[/name_f], or maybe [name_m]Fox[/name_m], but that is just me.
Also suggesting
[name_f]Vanessa[/name_f]
[name_f]Harmony[/name_f]
[name_f]Holly[/name_f]
[name_f]Everly[/name_f]
[name_f]Aurelie[/name_f]
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f]
[name_f]Rae[/name_f]
[name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
I love [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Ffion[/name_f] so much! [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f] is gorgeous too but [name_f]Ffion[/name_f] wins out for me
Other suggestions:
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Eve[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Robyn[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Noelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Aoife[/name_f]
I think a two-syllable middle name can absolutely flow well with a two-syllable first name as the sounds don’t match too much (but that’s the same with any first and middle name)
Congratulations! Iris is a gorgeous name. I think Iris Ffion flows nicely with the pronunciation you described. Iris Joy sounds beautiful though, like the two compliment each other in sounds — so personally I’d pick that one. Both are good, though! Some others if you want them:
Summary
Christmasy:
Iris Noelle or Iris Noella
Iris Eve
Iris Snow (Iris Snow sounds nice, but it does drag the S)
Iris Eira (Welsh for snow, in case you preferred Welsh names)
Iris Eirwen
Iris Christina / Christine
Iris Holly (keeps two flowers thing you mentioned, I personally love Iris Holly)
Also Iris Jane if she’s born in January? Or something like it
Iris Crystal / Christal (shorter Christmas name)
Iris Clara (nutcracker association) / Iris Claire
I second Iris Winter
Iris Primrose (Primroses grow on winter if I’m not mistaken?)
Iris Nicole / Nikky / Nikola / Nicoline etc (St Nicolaus is the original name of Santa Claus)
Randomly sounds nice or has a nice meaning:
Iris Katherine
Iris Caitlyn
Iris Hannah
Iris Lily / Iris Lilly / Iris Lili
Iris Jane
Iris Violet
Iris Daisy
Iris Arce
Iris Lilah
Iris Hazel
Iris Bridget
Iris Lilian
Iris Elizabeth / Iris Beth
Iris Diana / Iris Diane
Iris Rain
Iris Lindsay
Iris Charlotte
I’ll probably think of others and add them but now I have to go!
Absolutely love [name_f]Iris[/name_f] such a beautiful name one of my favourites and my heart immediately swooned at [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f]
[name_f]Joy[/name_f] is such a gorgeous name she’s bright, has a pretty vintage feel with a melodic sound. I think [name_f]Joy[/name_f] is gorgeous with [name_f]Iris[/name_f] such a sweet name paying homage to her Christmastime birth. I really love this name.
[name_f]My[/name_f] first thought was [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Ffion[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f] - absolutely stunning but I understand if you wouldn’t want two middles given the double-barrelled LN. I love [name_f]Joy[/name_f] but something about [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Ffion[/name_f] is magical. I imagine the most brilliant rainbow shining over deep green valleys and broad landscapes. It’s beautiful!
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f] is magical! [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f] is lively, colorful, happy, elegant and sweet. I love it for a [name_f]December[/name_f] baby.
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Ffion[/name_f] is lovely! I adore Ffion’s uniqueness and delicacy. It sounds beautiful and literary.
Both options are gorgeous! I’m leaning towards [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f], but you can’t go wrong.
