[name_f]My[/name_f] fiancé and I are in the early stages of trying to conceive and he really likes the name [name_m]August[/name_m] for a girl (in general his tastes trend gender neutral). I’d never thought of it before but it’s really growing on me [name_f][/name_f]- it feels very cool girl/ effortless in a way. We’re having a hard time thinking through middle names. His last name is one syllable; so we’re thinking something multi-syllabic and feminine. [name_f]So[/name_f] far we like:
I really like [name_m]August[/name_m] for a girl (and I don’t always like boys’ names for girls [name_f][/name_f]- eg [name_f]Stevie[/name_f] or [name_f]Bailey[/name_f] not my cup of tea).
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[name_f]So[/name_f], with [name_m]August[/name_m], I would say the challenge is to not make an unpleasant sound in between [name_m]St[/name_m] of [name_m]August[/name_m] and the first syllable of middle.
[name_m]August[/name_m] [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f] & [name_m]August[/name_m] [name_f]Rebecca[/name_f] the best. I like [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] too and it would be my third choice and it’s so visually pretty, but maybe a little swallowed. Hmm, it’s tricky as it is the nicest to look at, [name_m]August[/name_m] [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f], and more contemporary than [name_f]Rebecca[/name_f]. Definitely keep on list!
[name_m]August[/name_m] [name_f]Madeline[/name_f], [name_m]August[/name_m] [name_f]Elena[/name_f] and [name_m]August[/name_m] [name_f]Emmeline[/name_f] are wonderful!
[name_m]August[/name_m] has massively grown on me as a gender neutral option she’s warm, summery and has an effortless ‘it’ girl energy.
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Looking at your girl name options I love [name_m]August[/name_m] [name_f]Emmeline[/name_f] I think the elegance of [name_f]Emmeline[/name_f] paired with [name_m]August[/name_m] feels so effortless. She’s my favourite! [name_f][/name_f]I love [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] as well she’s beautiful but maybe a bit wordy paired with [name_m]August[/name_m]. [name_m]The[/name_m] other option that I think work well within your list are [name_f]Rebecca[/name_f] she’s just a classic choice.
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You’ve had lots of lovely suggestions so count any repeats as me being in agreement with the berries
[name_m]August[/name_m] for a girl absolutely has that cool, effortless, quietly confident vibe you’re describing [name_f][/name_f]- very “walks into a room and doesn’t try.” And I think [name_m]Auggie[/name_m] or [name_f]Aggie[/name_f] would be such cute nicknames. With a one-syllable last name, your instinct to go longer and more traditionally feminine in the middle is spot-on. [name_m]The[/name_m] contrast really works.
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[name_m]August[/name_m] [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f][name_f][/name_f]: This is my top pick. It’s elegant, timeless, and anchors [name_m]August[/name_m] beautifully. [name_m]The[/name_m] rhythm is great, and [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f] adds warmth and softness without feeling frilly.
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[name_m]August[/name_m] [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f][name_f][/name_f]: Also excellent. [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f] feels romantic and lyrical, and the ending vowel sound pairs really nicely with August’s crispness.