Our first born is [name_f]Elsie[/name_f], and we both liked that name from the start. However, I like rarer names and he likes more in the Top 10 it seems. I have a few I really like, and am drawn mostly to British influenced names. I’m looking for any suggestions!
Criteria:
- Our last name is with “L” and is long so shorter names (unless it can be shortened)
- No names in the top 50 (he won’t go for anything too rare, but I like it!)
- No names with “C” or “M” as we have a bunch of those in the family
Possibilities:
These are the names I really like… [name_f]Lyra[/name_f] (but not sure with an “L” last name), [name_f]Elowen[/name_f] (not sure if it goes with [name_f]Elsie[/name_f], too similar?), [name_f]Faye[/name_f], [name_f]Hattie[/name_f], [name_f]Poppy[/name_f], [name_f]Lilah[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] ([name_f]Tilly[/name_f]) and [name_f]Flora[/name_f]
I hope someone has some ideas and I gave enough of an idea to get my style of name. Thanks in advance!
Natara you could shorten it to [name_f]Tara[/name_f] or [name_u]Ara[/name_u]
Names closer to the top 50:
[name_f]Gina[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Alma[/name_f]
[name_u]Remi[/name_u]
[name_f]Sadie[/name_f]
[name_f]Molly[/name_f]
[name_f]Gemma[/name_f]
[name_f]Vera[/name_f]
Names further from the top but still recognizable:
[name_f]Freya[/name_f]
[name_f]Thalia[/name_f]
[name_f]Renee[/name_f]
[name_f]Ingrid[/name_f]
[name_f]Paula[/name_f]
[name_f]Celia[/name_f]
[name_f]Ellen[/name_f]
[name_f]Mina[/name_f]
[name_f]Bonnie[/name_f]
[name_u]Rory[/name_u]
I really like [name_f]Lyra[/name_f], I think it could be fine if your last name does not repeat the -ly- sound.
I really like [name_f]Flora[/name_f], [name_f]Hattie[/name_f], [name_f]Faye[/name_f] and [name_f]Poppy[/name_f] for you
Some other ideas:
[name_f]Elsie[/name_f] and…
[name_f]Kaia[/name_f]
[name_f]Zara[/name_f]
[name_f]Heidi[/name_f]
[name_f]Holly[/name_f]
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u]
[name_f]Freya[/name_f]
[name_f]Clara[/name_f]
[name_f]Nola[/name_f]
[name_f]Anna[/name_f]
[name_u]Jodie[/name_u]
[name_f]Ivy[/name_f]
[name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_u]June[/name_u]
From you list I like [name_f]Lyra[/name_f], [name_f]Hattie[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], and [name_f]Flora[/name_f].
I also like the suggestions of [name_f]Freya[/name_f], [name_f]Thalia[/name_f], [name_f]Clara[/name_f], [name_f]Heidi[/name_f], and [name_u]Ruby[/name_u].
Other ideas:
[name_f]Lottie[/name_f]
[name_f]Winnie[/name_f]
[name_f]Audrey[/name_f]
[name_u]Hadley[/name_u]
[name_f]Arwen[/name_f]
[name_f]Posey[/name_f]
[name_f]Astrid[/name_f]
[name_f]Daphne[/name_f]
[name_f]Nora[/name_f]
[name_f]Willa[/name_f]
Half of these are on my list 
[name_f]Lottie[/name_f], [name_u]Hadley[/name_u], [name_f]Arwen[/name_f] & [name_f]Willa[/name_f]
Faye is lovely with the sister name. Other names I especially like with the sister name:
Kay
Nina
Vera
Willa
Audrey
Ada
Maisie
Marnie
Mae
Bridie
Hello, and congrats! [name_f]Elsie[/name_f] is such a wonderful name.
[name_f]Lyra[/name_f]: YES! One of my all-time favorite names. Dynamic yet melodic, and positively magical. I love alliteration between first and last names, as well. Quick suggestion: If your husband prefers something mainstream, [name_f]Lydia[/name_f] is an equally lovely option at #85.
[name_f]Elowen[/name_f]: Strong, and with a fierce yet flowy feel, but unfortunately I do think it’s too close to [name_f]Elsie[/name_f].
[name_f]Faye[/name_f]: I’m in love with this classic, vintage charmer!
[name_f]Hattie[/name_f]: I adore the spunk and style here, and I think it works beautifully on its own or as a nickname for [name_f]Harriet[/name_f].
[name_f]Poppy[/name_f]: Positively precious, and perfect with [name_f]Elsie[/name_f]. This is my top option for you. It’s familiar without being overused, vibrant, and happy.
[name_f]Lilah[/name_f]: While this name is very sweet, I think that it gets lost in the crowd of [name_f]Leah[/name_f], [name_f]Layla[/name_f], and other similar names.
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f]: Upbeat, vintage, and slightly quirky. I think it works really well!
[name_f]Flora[/name_f]: My co-favorite, along with [name_f]Poppy[/name_f]. There’s something so sweet and upbeat about this. It matches [name_f]Elsie[/name_f] so well.
[name_f]Tessa[/name_f]
[name_f]Nell[/name_f]/[name_f]Nellie[/name_f]
[name_f]Talia[/name_f]/[name_f]Thalia[/name_f]
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]
[name_f]Margot[/name_f] nn [name_f]Maisie[/name_f] ([name_f]Maisie[/name_f] could work as a stand-alone as well!)
[name_f]Fiona[/name_f]
[name_u]Piper[/name_u]
[name_f]Veronica[/name_f] nn [name_f]Vera[/name_f], [name_f]Nica[/name_f]
[name_f]Briar[/name_f]
[name_u]Eden[/name_u]/[name_f]Edie[/name_f]
[name_f]Celia[/name_f]
[name_f]Coralie[/name_f]
[name_f]Molly[/name_f]
[name_f]Aggie[/name_f]
[name_f]Indie[/name_f]
[name_f]Freya[/name_f]
[name_f]Rhea[/name_f]
Beatrix
[name_f]Posy[/name_f]/[name_f]Posie[/name_f]
[name_f]Maeve[/name_f]
[name_f]Astrid[/name_f]
[name_u]Arden[/name_u]
[name_f]Dahlia[/name_f]
[name_f]Effie[/name_f]
[name_f]Ayla[/name_f]
[name_f]Juno[/name_f]
[name_f]Esme[/name_f]
I think [name_f]Lyra[/name_f] could work!
Suggestions:
[name_f]Myra[/name_f]
[name_f]Ayla[/name_f]
[name_f]Della[/name_f]
[name_f]Anya[/name_f]
[name_f]Claudia[/name_f]
[name_f]Stella[/name_f]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f]
[name_f]Lana[/name_f]
[name_f]Sylvia[/name_f]
[name_f]Phaedra[/name_f] nn [name_f]Faye[/name_f]?
[name_f]Faye[/name_f] is perfect! Its highly underrated and fits nicely with [name_f]Elsie[/name_f].
[name_f]Flora[/name_f] would be my second choice
I like [name_f]Faye[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] and [name_f]Flora[/name_f] from your list. I’d use [name_f]Tilda[/name_f] instead of [name_f]Tilly[/name_f]. It goes better with [name_f]Elsie[/name_f] and is grander. [name_f]Faye[/name_f] is my fave!
I would take off [name_f]Lilah[/name_f], [name_f]Lyra[/name_f], [name_f]Elowen[/name_f] and any “ie” names after [name_f]Elsie[/name_f] unless they also have a long name -for me, makes them both too cutesy.
Other names:
[name_f]Harriet[/name_f] nn [name_f]Hattie[/name_f]
[name_f]Lydia[/name_f]
[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]
[name_f]Fleur[/name_f]
[name_u]Piper[/name_u]
[name_f]Gemma[/name_f]
[name_f]Odessa[/name_f]
[name_f]Clara[/name_f]
[name_f]Vera[/name_f]
[name_f]Zara[/name_f]
[name_f]Keira[/name_f]
[name_f]Rose[/name_f]
Thanks for your suggestions, my partner’s only like so far has been [name_f]Faye[/name_f] so it’s nice to see all the support for it! I like the combo of the names.
[name_f]Kady[/name_f] (can also be spelt [name_f]Kadie[/name_f] or [name_f]Kadi[/name_f])
It’s short and sweet, has a similar vibe to your 1st born and doesn’t contain c or m.
It might not be very trendy or overused but it sounds classic enough and similar enough to [name_f]Katie[/name_f] that I don’t think your hubby would hate it.
Hello:D
Some names that might fit both of your styles could be flower-influenced names that are less popular such as:
[name_f]Willow[/name_f]
[name_f]Hazel[/name_f]
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] ([name_f]Maggie[/name_f])
[name_f]Marigold[/name_f] ([name_f]Mary[/name_f])
[name_f]Daisy[/name_f]
[name_f]Poppy[/name_f]
[name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Holly[/name_f]
[name_f]Camellia[/name_f]
[name_f]Hyacinth[/name_f]
[name_f]Peony[/name_f]
[name_f]Happy[/name_f] naming and good luck! Have a great day:)