Name ideas for a Webb baby (girl & boy) – love nicknames!

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I’m brainstorming names for a future baby with the last name [name_m]Webb[/name_m] and would love some help for both girl and boy options.

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A bit about my style:

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    I love classic but not stuffy names – familiar, but not super overused.

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    I’m drawn to names that feel a little romantic/elegant for girls and tailored / slightly surname-ish for boys.

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    I like names that look visually balanced with short, punchy [name_m]Webb[/name_m].

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    I prefer traditional spellings over creative ones.

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    Big thing for me: I love a good built-in nickname – I usually like having a formal name with easy, intuitive short forms (e.g., [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] → Evie/Vivi, [name_m]Quentin[/name_m] → [name_m]Quin[/name_m], etc.).

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[name_f]Girl[/name_f] names I love:

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Some current/previous loves to give you a feel for my style:

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    *Juliette (we fell in love with but can’t use because a family member named their daughter this)

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    [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] (love the full name and all the nickname options but afraid it’s too long/chance for misspellings)

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    [name_f]Sienna[/name_f] (I personally love but not sure if the mini- van connection is too weird)

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    [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] / [name_f]Sophia[/name_f]

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    [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] (love the nickname Elle)

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    [name_f]Audrey[/name_f]

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    [name_f]Gemma[/name_f]

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    [name_f]Isla[/name_f]

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    [name_f]Lila[/name_f]

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Open to middle name ideas too – I like combos that feel timeless but not overly formal.

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[name_m]Boy[/name_m] names I love:

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For boys, I like a mix of tailored, slightly vintage, and surname-style, ideally with nickname potential:

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    [name_m]James[/name_m]

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    [name_m]Elliot[/name_m]

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    [name_m]Ellis[/name_m]

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    [name_m]Theo[/name_m] (not in love with Theodore)

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    [name_m]Quentin[/name_m] (I like this more than my husband does)

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    [name_m]Wes[/name_m] (I prefer just [name_m]Wes[/name_m] vs. Wesley)

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    Asher/Archer

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    [name_m]Dawson[/name_m]

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    I generally like surname-style names as firsts, especially if they can shorten naturally.

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We’re considering using [name_m]Radcliffe[/name_m] (a family name) as a middle name for a boy, so ideas that work with something like ____ [name_m]Radcliffe[/name_m] [name_m]Webb[/name_m] would be amazing.

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What I’m looking for:

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    [name_m]New[/name_m] girl and boy first name ideas that fit this style and sound good with [name_m]Webb[/name_m]

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    Names with easy, intuitive nicknames

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Thank you so much in advance – I know this group has the best taste and I’m excited to see what you come up with! :dizzy:

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You have some great names on your list!

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[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] is lovely [name_f][/name_f]- I’ve met a few Genevieves so I don’t think it’s too unfamilar
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Sienna[/name_f] is charming [name_f][/name_f]- warm and lovely
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] is sleek and pretty
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Audrey[/name_f] is cosy and stylish
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Gemma[/name_f] is cool but gentle

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Some combos:
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Isabella[/name_f] [name_f]Gemma[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Gemma[/name_f] [name_f]Sophia[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Sienna[/name_f] [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] [name_f]Lucy[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Sienna[/name_f] [name_f]Madeline[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] [name_f]Clara[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Audrey[/name_f] [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Gemma[/name_f] [name_f]Celine[/name_f]

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[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] (Evie, Evi)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Evelina[/name_f] (Evie, Evi)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Estella[/name_f] (Stella)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Tallulah[/name_f] (Tally, Lula)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Luella[/name_f] (Elle, Lula)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Edith[/name_f] (Edie)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Annabelle[/name_f] (Annie, Elle)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Elodie[/name_f] (Elle, [name_f]Edie[/name_f], Lola)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Iris[/name_f] (Issy, Isa)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Georgina[/name_f] (Gigi, Georgie)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Francesca[/name_f] (Frankie, [name_f]Chessie[/name_f], Essie)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Colette[/name_f] (Coco, Lettie)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Juniper[/name_f] (Junie, [name_f]June[/name_f], Pippa)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Felicity[/name_f] (Fee, Lissy)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] (Dotty, Dora)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Penelope[/name_f] (Penny, Nelly)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Mirabel[/name_f] (Elle, [name_f]Mira[/name_f], Miri)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Cecily[/name_f] (Cece)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Amelie[/name_f] (Millie)

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From your boy list, I like:

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[name_m]Elliot[/name_m] (gentle and solid), [name_m]Ellis[/name_m] (sleek and soft), [name_m]Dawson[/name_m] (cool and charming), [name_m]Archer[/name_m] (contemporary but with vintage nn Archie).

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[name_m]Quentin[/name_m] and [name_m]Theo[/name_m] work too [name_f][/name_f]- though [name_m]Wes[/name_m] [name_m]Webb[/name_m] sounds/looks a bit awkward.

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[name_m]Jacoby[/name_m] [name_m]Radcliffe[/name_m] (Coby, [name_m]Jac[/name_m], Joby)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Edison[/name_m] [name_m]Radcliffe[/name_m] (Eddy, Sonny)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Bennett[/name_m] [name_m]Radcliffe[/name_m] (Ben, Benny)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Marlow[/name_f] [name_m]Radcliffe[/name_m] (Mo, Marley)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Ashton[/name_m] [name_m]Radcliffe[/name_m] (Ash)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Jasper[/name_m] [name_m]Radcliffe[/name_m] (Jaz)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Sullivan[/name_m] [name_m]Radcliffe[/name_m] (Sully, Van)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Orson[/name_m] [name_m]Radcliffe[/name_m] (Sonny, Bear)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Vincent[/name_m] [name_m]Radcliffe[/name_m] (Vinnie, Vin)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Franklin[/name_m] [name_m]Radcliffe[/name_m] (Frankie, [name_m]Flynn[/name_m], Finn)

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[name_m]Webb[/name_m] is my maiden name! :pink_heart:

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I love your taste in names, too. I love most of the ones on your list! Here are some other ideas:

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[name_f]Anna[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Annika[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Clara[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Emma[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Evelyn[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Grace[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Jean[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Lillian[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Olivia[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Violet[/name_f]

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[name_m]Cameron[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Christopher[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Jacob[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]John[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Nicholas[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Titus[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]William[/name_m]

I love your username BTW :hugs:
[name_f][/name_f]Here are some ideas you may like:
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] (so many cute nn options, e.g. [name_f]Coco[/name_f], [name_f]Della[/name_f], Deelie, Cora)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Susanna[/name_f] (Suzie, [name_f]Sukey[/name_f], [name_f]Anna[/name_f] and Annie)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Rosina[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Marsaili[/name_f] (probably not meeting your familiarity criteria, but I love it with your last name, so i couldn’t resist! Nn’s could be [name_f]Marcy[/name_f], [name_f]Mari[/name_f], [name_f]Sally[/name_f], [name_m]Mars[/name_m] for when she’s a cool teen)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Helena[/name_f] or [name_f]Elena[/name_f] (Elle, [name_f]Ellie[/name_f], [name_f]Ella[/name_f], Lena)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Eloise[/name_f] (Lola)
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Ophelia[/name_f] (Fifi)

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[name_f]Marlow[/name_f] (Marley, Low, [name_m]Arlo[/name_m], Lolo)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Alistair[/name_m] (Al, Ally)
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Finnian[/name_m] (Finn, Ian)

Welcome to NB!

Girls

With Webb, I like Sophia, Genevieve, and Isabelle (I usually prefer Isabel or Isobel but I don’t mind Isabelle if you’re considering Elle for a nickname), they’re all three syllables, have nice nicknames, and flow really well.

I don’t enjoy the others as much with Webb, either pronunciation/ flow or balance.

Other options:

Evelyn Webb
Tabitha Webb
Lorelei Webb
Tessa Webb
Arabella Webb
Frances Webb
Imogen Webb
Diana Webb
Penelope Webb
Cecilia Webb
Marianne Webb “Marnie”
Meredith Webb
Beatrix Webb
Lillian Webb
Ramona Webb
Adelaide Webb
Leonor(a) Webb
Elisabeth Webb (nn Elsie, Ella, Lily, Bibi etc)

Boys

I like Dawson, Elliot, Archer/ Asher, and I don’t mind Quentin (it does have the heft you need against Webb). Elliot seems more gender neutral these days. And maybe Ashton sounds more grounded and solid against Webb.

I don’t want as much as much to a short S ending name with Webb, it drags a little - so not Wes, James or Ellis; Wes Webb is a very stark and sounds like “where’s Webb?”. James sounds best if the three, imo.

Other options: (including with Radcliffe)

Benedict
Timothy
Quinlan
Ronan
Patrick
Sullivan
Lucien
Cyrus
Walter
Orson
Julian
Griffin
Oliver /Tolliver
Morgan
Simeon
Vincent
Jackson
Callahan
Harrison
Jennings
Sebastian

So many gorgeous names!

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I love [name_f]Juliette[/name_f] shame it’s been taken. I also think [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f], [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] and [name_f]Sophia[/name_f]. [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] is beautiful a clear favourite of mine she’s beautiful, romantic, has gorgeous nicknames and feels effortless. [name_f]Truly[/name_f] stunning. However appreciate that this name could result in spelling mistakes as that’s what deterred me off the name. [name_f]Audrey[/name_f] is stunning with this old school Hollywood glamour feel she’s striking and graceful. Finally [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] has been a long time favourite of mine she’s chic, reliable, romantic and has the beautiful meaning ‘wisdom’ such a lovely classic choice.

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Suggestions:
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Evangeline[/name_f], [name_f]Angelica[/name_f], [name_f]Dorothea[/name_f], [name_f]Isadora[/name_f], [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f], [name_f]Delphine[/name_f], [name_f]Florence[/name_f], [name_f]Christabel[/name_f], [name_f]Colette[/name_f], [name_f]Constance[/name_f], [name_f]Francesca[/name_f], [name_f]Vivienne[/name_f], [name_f]Seraphina[/name_f], [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f], [name_f]Leonora[/name_f], [name_f]Evelina[/name_f], [name_f]Marianne[/name_f], [name_f]Harriet[/name_f], [name_f]Annabel[/name_f] & [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f].

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Looking at your boys I love [name_m]James[/name_m], [name_m]Ellis[/name_m], [name_m]Quentin[/name_m] & [name_m]Dawson[/name_m]. [name_m]James[/name_m] is a handsome reliable classic very much an evergreen choice. [name_m]Ellis[/name_m] feels fashionable, soft and sweet. Huge fan of [name_m]Ellis[/name_m] really lovely name. [name_m]Quentin[/name_m] feels stylish with a dark academia flair whilst [name_m]Dawson[/name_m] feels fun with a country gentlemanly vibe.

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Suggestions:
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Marlow[/name_f], [name_m]Ambrose[/name_m], [name_m]Nathanael[/name_m], [name_m]Samson[/name_m], [name_m]Solomon[/name_m], [name_m]William[/name_m], [name_m]Abraham[/name_m], [name_m]Isaiah[/name_m], [name_m]Jonah[/name_m], [name_m]Finnegan[/name_m], [name_m]Oscar[/name_m], [name_m]Henry[/name_m], [name_m]Sebastian[/name_m], [name_m]Elwood[/name_m], [name_m]Oliver[/name_m], [name_m]Dorian[/name_m], [name_m]Gideon[/name_m], [name_m]Tobias[/name_m], [name_f]Lennon[/name_f], [name_m]Frederick[/name_m], [name_m]Caspian[/name_m], [name_m]Evander[/name_m] & [name_m]Josiah[/name_m].

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[name_f]Love[/name_f] [name_f]Audrey[/name_f], [name_f]Sienna[/name_f], [name_m]Archer[/name_m] and [name_m]Ellis[/name_m] from your lists!

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maybe…

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[name_f]Lucia[/name_f] “Lucy, Sisi’
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Athena[/name_f] “Thea”
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Felicity[/name_f] “Lissy, [name_f]Fifi[/name_f], Cici”
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Marcella[/name_f] “Marcy, [name_f]Marley[/name_f], Ellie”
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Emilia[/name_f] “Mila, [name_f]Mia[/name_f], Emmy”

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[name_m]Declan[/name_m] “Dex”
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Barrett[/name_m] “Bear”
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Beckett[/name_m] “Beck”
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Jackson[/name_m] “Jack, Sonny”
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Everett[/name_m] “Rett, Ever”
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Calvin[/name_m] “Cal, Vinny”
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Nicholas[/name_m] “Nico, Nick”
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Jordan[/name_m] “Jordie”
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Gordon[/name_m] “Gordie”
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Malachi[/name_m] “Kai, Mac”
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Macauley[/name_m] “Mac, Ollie”

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bonus…Julian “Jules”? or too close to [name_f]Juliette[/name_f]?

Selected additions:

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[name_f]Elodie[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] [name_m]Webb[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Elara[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] [name_m]Webb[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Fiona[/name_f] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] [name_m]Webb[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Lilah[/name_f] [name_f]Ellen[/name_f] [name_m]Webb[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Lillian[/name_f] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f] [name_m]Webb[/name_m] “Lily”
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Romy[/name_f] [name_f]Catherine[/name_f] [name_m]Webb[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Madalyn[/name_f] [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] [name_m]Webb[/name_m] “Maddie”
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Daphne[/name_f] [name_m]Hayden[/name_m] [name_m]Webb[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Tristan[/name_m] [name_m]Adrian[/name_m] [name_m]Webb[/name_m]

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[name_m]Rhodes[/name_m] [name_m]Anthony[/name_m] [name_m]Webb[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Caleb[/name_m] [name_m]Henry[/name_m] [name_m]Webb[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Rory[/name_m] [name_m]James[/name_m] [name_m]Webb[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Graham[/name_m] [name_m]Patrick[/name_m] [name_m]Webb[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Harrison[/name_m] [name_m]Elias[/name_m] [name_m]Webb[/name_m] “Harris”
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Lawson[/name_m] [name_m]Michael[/name_m] [name_m]Webb[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Preston[/name_m] [name_m]David[/name_m] [name_m]Webb[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Callahan[/name_m] [name_m]Luke[/name_m] [name_m]Webb[/name_m] “Cal”
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Abbott[/name_m] [name_m]Thomas[/name_m] [name_m]Webb[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Everett[/name_m] [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] [name_m]Webb[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Jackson[/name_m] [name_m]Cole[/name_m] [name_m]Webb[/name_m] “Jack”

[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] [name_f]Juliette[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f], [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f], and [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] give me that [name_f]French[/name_f] flair feel for girls [name_f][/name_f]. Going off of that I think you might like [name_f][/name_f]:

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[name_f]Giselle[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]- combined [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f], [name_f][/name_f] [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] but less commonly used [name_f][/name_f], [name_f]Giselle[/name_f] [name_m]Webb[/name_m]

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[name_f]Celine[/name_f] / [name_f]Selene[/name_f]- going off of Sienna… but less van association

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Margot/ [name_f]Margaux[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]- I’m inlove with the flow of this with a last name

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[name_f]Camille[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]- [name_f]Cami[/name_f], [name_f]Millie[/name_f], [name_f]Amy[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f], [name_f]Elli[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]- the nicknames are endless

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[name_f]Elise[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]- I just love this one. It’s elegant and so pretty

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For boys I think you might like
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Montgomery[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Walker[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Shepherd[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Renaud[/name_m]

I love [name_f]Audrey[/name_f]! Here’s a few suggestions that came to mind:

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[name_f]Victoria[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Heather[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Anneliese[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Cadence[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Henrietta[/name_f]

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[name_m]Nolan[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Emerson[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Carson[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Peter[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Nathaniel[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Daniel[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Oscar[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Thayer[/name_m]