Narrowing the list

Girl Names
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Not expecting but talking about future children. Lately, I’ve been trying to narrow down our name list and really focus on figuring what my style is.

Our daughter is [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f] [name_u]West[/name_u]. I love it but sometimes it feels a little too safe. Her nickname is [name_f]Ella[/name_f].

Anyway. Here’s what I have so far. Suggestions, comments, and feedback welcome.

[name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrice[/name_f]
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f]
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]
[name_f]Harriet[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Posey[/name_f]
[name_f]Freya[/name_f]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f]
[name_u]June[/name_u]
[name_u]Winter[/name_u]
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u]
[name_f]Ramona[/name_f]
[name_f]Margot[/name_f]
[name_f]Odette[/name_f]
[name_f]Maple[/name_f]
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f]
[name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_u]Dove[/name_u]
[name_f]Alma[/name_f]
[name_f]Veda[/name_f]

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I think [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f] [name_u]West[/name_u] is a lovely mix of classic and quirky!

If you want to remain in the classic category, any of the names below would make fine choices. I have bolded my faves.

[name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrice[/name_f]
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] - fave with [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f]
[name_f]Harriet[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f]

If you want to stray outside the box and try something more quirky, I think these names would fit the bill.

[name_f]Clementine[/name_f]
[name_f]Freya[/name_f]
[name_f]Odette[/name_f]
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f]
[name_f]Margot[/name_f]
[name_f]Ramona[/name_f]
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u]
[name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_u]June[/name_u]

These names I would choose only for the middle spot.

[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]
[name_f]Posey[/name_f]
[name_u]Winter[/name_u]
[name_f]Maple[/name_f]
[name_u]Dove[/name_u]
[name_f]Alma[/name_f]
[name_f]Veda[/name_f]

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[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] [name_u]Dove[/name_u] or [name_f]Harriet[/name_f] ([name_f]Hattie[/name_f]) [name_f]Pearl[/name_f] would be my picks. I think they sound GORGEOUS with [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f].

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first or middle name loves - [name_u]Winter[/name_u]

middle name only loves - [name_f]Clementine[/name_f], [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f], [name_f]Posey[/name_f], [name_f]Maple[/name_f], [name_u]Dove[/name_u]

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[name_f]My[/name_f] favorites from your list are:
[name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f]
[name_u]June[/name_u]
[name_u]Winter[/name_u]
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u]
[name_f]Margot[/name_f]
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f]
I think my favorite is [name_f]Mabel[/name_f].

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This is helpful! I love seeing the different perceptions.

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I agree!

[name_f]Eleanor[/name_f] [name_u]West[/name_u] {and} [name_f]Caroline[/name_f] [name_u]Dove[/name_u] would be absolutely perfect.

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Okay, so I don’t usually get excited about the name [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f] (just personal preference, I understand the attraction though) but [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f] [name_u]West[/name_u] is SO COOL. She sounds like an outlaw heroine in a storybook! That’s right up my alley. [name_u]Pat[/name_u] yourself on the back for coming up with that–it isn’t too safe, its [name_m]RAD[/name_m].

So, I think any girl you have next should have an equally cool name, one that compliments your little [name_f]Ellie[/name_f]'s:

[name_f]Beatrice[/name_f]- Very good first name to match with [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f]; [name_f]Ellie[/name_f] & [name_f]Bea[/name_f]! Very cute. If you go with a tamer middle, make her stand out by using [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] as the first instead.
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f]
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f]- Very good choice, looks especially great next to [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f] [name_u]West[/name_u]. Give her a catchy middle (I think a short one will sound the best) and you’ve got a great sib set. [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_u]June[/name_u], [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_u]Ruby[/name_u], [name_f]Clementine[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f], I honestly can’t think of something as cool as [name_u]West[/name_u] right now!
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]- [name_f]Ellie[/name_f] & [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] is very quaint and darling.
[name_f]Harriet[/name_f]- Again, if you give her a unique middle it’ll really make the name!
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f]
[name_u]June[/name_u]
[name_u]Winter[/name_u]
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u]
[name_f]Ramona[/name_f]
[name_f]Margot[/name_f]
[name_f]Odette[/name_f]
[name_f]Pearl[/name_f]

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I would rate this name, 1,00 - worst, 5,00- best

[name_f]Ada[/name_f] - 3,70
[name_f]Beatrice[/name_f] - 3,67
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f] - 2,34
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] - 2,99
[name_f]Clementine[/name_f] - 3,40
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] - 3,78
[name_f]Harriet[/name_f] - 2,31
[name_f]Cecelia[/name_f] - 2,41
[name_f]Posey[/name_f] - 4,10
[name_f]Freya[/name_f] - 5,00
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] - 4,99
[name_u]June[/name_u] - 3,38
[name_u]Winter[/name_u] - 4,78
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u] - 3,59
[name_f]Ramona[/name_f] - 4,29
[name_f]Margot[/name_f] - 4,58
[name_f]Odette[/name_f] - 4,89
[name_f]Maple[/name_f] - 3,99
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f] - 2,19
[name_f]Pearl[/name_f] - 1,66
[name_u]Dove[/name_u] - 3,48
[name_f]Alma[/name_f] - 4,34
[name_f]Veda[/name_f] - 2,29

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These are the only ones I like

[name_f]Ada[/name_f] - I like it.
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f] - [name_u]Love[/name_u] this. [name_u]Mattie[/name_u] or [name_f]Tilly[/name_f] make good nicknames
[name_f]Cecelia[/name_f] - adore [name_f]Cecelia[/name_f], I love Cecee/Ceci as a nickname
[name_u]Ruby[/name_u] - Its nice but a little safe
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f] - very pretty, [name_f]Lily[/name_f] makes a nice nickname

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I think [name_f]Ada[/name_f], [name_f]Matilda[/name_f], and [name_f]Harriet[/name_f] all sound great with [name_f]Eleanor[/name_f] :slight_smile: Beautiful names by the way!

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Thank you all for your sweet replies!