I’m trying to come up with a middle name for [name_f]Eve[/name_f]. Having a hard time because it’s so short and one syllable, so I need something that flows. [name_f]Do[/name_f] any of these work? Any other suggestions? I’m also not opposed to two middle names (e.g. [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]) as [name_f]Eve[/name_f] is so short. Thanks!
I like [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Daphne[/name_f], [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Ingrid[/name_f], [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Emmeline[/name_f], [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f] (although this is probably because I love Ma- names with [name_f]Eva[/name_f], so the pattern just transitions. Before I settled on [name_f]Eva[/name_f] Madelief, I seriously considered [name_f]Eva[/name_f] [name_f]Margaret[/name_f], [name_f]Eva[/name_f] [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f], [name_f]Eva[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f], [name_f]Eva[/name_f] [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], and I adore [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Maddalena[/name_f]!), and [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Camille[/name_f] (although I like [name_f]Eva[/name_f] [name_f]Camille[/name_f] more).
When I had just [name_f]Eve[/name_f] on my list (as opposed to [name_f]Eva[/name_f]), I think my combo was [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Caroline[/name_f], which I still like a lot. I have since fallen for [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Catalina[/name_f] (or even [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Carolina[/name_f]?) and [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Maddalena[/name_f] (which I find swoonworthy! I wish someone would use it, haha, since I’m stuck on [name_f]Eva[/name_f] Madelief). Some ideas:
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Sofia[/name_f] (I think [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Sofia[/name_f] [name_f]Anneliese[/name_f] would be breathtakingly gorgeous! It might be too long for someone preferring one MN, though)
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Serena[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Theodora[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Zenobia[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] (love!)
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Cosima[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Juliet[/name_f] (Oops! Somehow I missed this in your original post. Obviously, I like it, too. :))
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Natalie[/name_f]/[name_f]Natalia[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Emilia[/name_f]
I think something that’s long and flowy with the emphasis not on the first syllable (like [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f], [name_f]Emilia[/name_f], [name_f]Sofia[/name_f], [name_f]Natalia[/name_f], etc.) works really well with one-syllable names, but that’s just something I noticed. One of the one-syllable names on my list ([name_m]Jack[/name_m] [name_u]August[/name_u] Kuiper) doesn’t follow this at all.
From your list I like:
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Juliet[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
Great suggestions! I love these! Definitely feel free to suggest double middle names/ two middle names as well. Normally I’m a one middle name type of gal, but I think with [name_f]Eve[/name_f] since it is so short, it can benefit from some frilly middle names. [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Sofia[/name_f] [name_f]Anneliese[/name_f] is gorgeous!
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] is a lovely name and I like your list. I think a name with the emphasis on the first syllable flows best with [name_f]Eve[/name_f]. e.g. [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]DaphNE[/name_f] doesn’t flow as nicely as [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]JULiet[/name_f]. The ones [name_f]IMO[/name_f] from your list that sound best are -
I think @ashthedreamer’s suggestions of [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Sofia[/name_f] [name_f]Anneliese[/name_f] and [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] are gorgeous.
I like the flow best with 3 or more syllable middle names. I also prefer softer sounds with [name_f]Eve[/name_f]. My favorites from your list are:
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Emmeline[/name_f], [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f], and [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Juliet[/name_f].
[name_f]Do[/name_f] you like [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Sophia[/name_f], [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f], [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Alyssa[/name_f].
From your list I like:
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Juliet[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Emmeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Anastasia[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] was on our short list for our daughter. Still love it and happy to it getting some love! I tend to like [name_m]French[/name_m]-influenced two or three syllable middles with the -enne or -ine endings.
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f] and [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] are the best sounding but maybe not the most classic. If you were looking for a more traditional middle name choice I’d plump for [name_f]Margaret[/name_f] which is simple, refined and not overused while also flowing beautifully. [name_f]Eve[/name_f] is a fantastic choice by the way, timeless yet stylish and special and despite what many say I think its history makes it a really layered, interesting choice and not too simple yet remaining unfussy and elegant.
Of your list I love [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f] best! I’m not big on double middle names (I know, I know- I must be the minority on NB!). Other suggestions:
Eve Juliette
Eve Juliana
Eve Arabella
Eve Ariana
Eve Arielle
Eve Ariella
Eve Noelani
Eve Alessandra
Eve Carolina
Eve Liliana
Eve Christabel
Eve Christiana
Eve Magnolia
Eve Arabella Mireille
Eve Gloriana
Eve Gloriana Celeste