Need new middle name for Eve

Edited to add updated list***** (in bold)

[b]We’ve narrowed it down to the following from all of your beautiful suggestions! Husband was not loving the super [name_m]French[/name_m] names that I preferred, so here’s what we’ve got:

[name_f]Holly[/name_f] [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f] & [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Holly[/name_f] [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f] & [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] (pronounced so-[name_u]FEE[/name_u])
[name_f]Holly[/name_f] [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f] & [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Sophia[/name_f] (we can’t tell if maybe the three-syllable works better)
[name_f]Holly[/name_f] [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f] & [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] (not loving this, it sounds a bit too much like “Invisible”)
[name_f]Holly[/name_f] [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f] & [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Melina[/name_f]
[name_f]Holly[/name_f] [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f] & [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Adeline[/name_f]

Would love all of your help narrowing it down![/b]

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I’m hoping this will be my last post for this pregnancy!!

The husband and I decided on [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f] with excitement, with [name_f]Eleni[/name_f] being an honour name. We’ve now realized, after saying it out loud a number of times, that it actually sounds like “Evil Any” and find ourselves unhappy with the choice.

We still love [name_f]Eve[/name_f], so the hubs told me to “ask my name friends” AKA you lovely berries :slight_smile:

I prefer for the middle to still have meaning/purpose, even though it won’t be an honour name. We obviously don’t want anything starting with [name_f]El[/name_f]- . I tend to like classic, feminine names. I also adore the name [name_f]Jane[/name_f] but it sounds awful paired with [name_f]Eve[/name_f].

Big sister is [name_f]Holly[/name_f] [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f], with [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f] being a family name, and I thought about continuing the [name_m]French[/name_m] city idea… I like the sound of [name_f]Eve[/name_f] Annecy but think it’s too uncommon for us.

Would appreciate all the suggestions and feedback shared!

[name_u]Love[/name_u] [name_f]Eve[/name_f].

Middle suggestions:
[name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]
[name_f]Noelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Helena[/name_f] - Variant of [name_f]Eleni[/name_f].
[name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]
[name_f]Felicity[/name_f]
[name_f]Rochelle[/name_f] - Continuing the [name_m]French[/name_m] city idea - from La [name_f]Rochelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Calais[/name_f] - same as above
[name_f]Nancy[/name_f] - same again
[name_f]Rosalind[/name_f]
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucille[/name_f]
[name_f]Juliet[/name_f]

Aww, too bad, because [name_f]Eve[/name_f] and [name_f]Eleni[/name_f] are both lovely names! But I understand that noone wants their daughter’s name to sound like evil!
My first thought was [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Amara[/name_f]. No idea why! It is so beautiful, but maybe a bit more random and extravagant for your taste :). Second thought, [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Annora[/name_f].

[name_m]French[/name_m] cities/regions-
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_u]Paris[/name_u]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] Lille
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] Normandy
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Corsica[/name_f]

[name_m]French[/name_m] names-
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Adele[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Amelie[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Corinne[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Desiree[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Esme[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Jolie[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Madeleine[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_u]Simone[/name_u]

One cool thing I read on nameberry about the name [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f], another name for [name_u]Joan[/name_u] of [name_m]Arc[/name_m] was [name_m]Saint[/name_m] [name_u]Joan[/name_u] of [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f]. So I thought [name_u]Joan[/name_u] would be a cool middle name for you, with a connection to [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f]! But then I realized it has the same problem as [name_f]Jane[/name_f]. [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_u]Joan[/name_u] is very abrupt.

And just a few names with lovely meanings-
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Cerys[/name_f]- [name_f]Cerys[/name_f] is Welsh for love
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Melina[/name_f]- love/warmth/grace in Czech
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Letitia[/name_f]- joy/gladness in Latin
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Cosima[/name_f]- order/beauty in Greek
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Indira[/name_f]- Sanskrit for beautiful

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] Alsace
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Loire[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] Rouen
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] Céline
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Lucia[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Selene[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Esme[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Coraline[/name_f]

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Felicity[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Marcelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Noemi[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_u]Simone[/name_u]

Would a variation of [name_f]Eleni[/name_f] work for you? @katyi mentioned [name_f]Helena[/name_f], and there are plenty of other forms of [name_f]Helen[/name_f] that don’t start with ‘[name_f]El[/name_f]’. [name_f]Leni[/name_f] might work, or this page might give some ideas: Meaning, origin and history of the name Helen - Behind the Name

Otherwise, would you consider a longer name that has [name_f]Eve[/name_f] as a nickname? We don’t tend to use nicknames when we’re mentioning middles, so the “[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]El[/name_f]” sound wouldn’t be such a problem if you avoid full names ending in “eve”. Some thoughts:
[name_f]Geneva[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f] / [name_f]Genevra[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f]/ [name_f]Genoveva[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f] might continue the city names themes ([name_f]Geneva[/name_f]'s not in [name_f]France[/name_f] but they do speak [name_m]French[/name_m] there).
Otherwise maybe something like [name_u]Evelyn[/name_u] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f], [name_f]Eva[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f], [name_f]Aoife[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f], [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f], [name_f]Evanthe[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f], [name_f]Evadne[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f], [name_f]Evelina[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f], [name_f]Yvonne[/name_f]/[name_f]Evonne[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f], [name_f]Yvette[/name_f] Eveni etc ([name_f]Evening[/name_f], [name_f]Evathia[/name_f], [name_u]Everly[/name_u], [name_f]Guinevere[/name_f]/[name_f]Ginevra[/name_f], [name_f]Niamh[/name_f]/[name_f]Nieve[/name_f]/[name_f]Neve[/name_f], [name_u]Keeva[/name_u]/[name_f]Caoimhe[/name_f], [name_f]Siobhann[/name_f], [name_u]Stevie[/name_u], etc).

Good luck, and congratulations!

Is [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f] an option?

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Marguerite[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Marianne[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Guinevere[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Melody[/name_f]

I really love [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Katherine[/name_f] :slight_smile:

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Joanna[/name_f] (touches on what a pp said about the [name_u]Joan[/name_u] of [name_m]Arc[/name_m]/[name_f]Lorraine[/name_f] connection, but doesn’t sound choppy)
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Lenore[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Juliette[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Margaret[/name_f]/[name_f]Margot[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Lucille[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Analise[/name_f]

Thanks for the suggestions so far, berries! Lots of great names to sift through… I will mention that any middles starting with L are automatically a firm no because of the “evil” [name_f]Eve[/name_f] L. _____(last name) on formal documents.

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] will definitely be the first name, and while we normally prefer names with more nickname potential we’ve agreed that this one just feels right and are set on it. We thought about shortening a formal first name but have ruled it out. I did used to live in [name_f]Geneva[/name_f], Switzerland though so that would have been a nice suggestion!

My husband speaks [name_m]French[/name_m] (and I attempt to) so some [name_m]French[/name_m] names are very appealing while others just seem wrong. I love the idea of “[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Soleil[/name_f]” but find myself cautious… also don’t think SO would go for it.

I love love love the way [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Annaliese[/name_f]/[name_f]Analise[/name_f] rolls off the tongue, and it’s similarity to Annecy, but husband isn’t on board with it. It’s actually the name that brought me back to you guys searching for help!
I like the idea of [name_f]Joanna[/name_f] as well but it’s my midwife’s name so it feels strange to use…

I love [name_f]Eve[/name_f] & [name_f]Holly[/name_f]! They really sound suited as sisters, some of my suggestions are;

([name_m]French[/name_m] connections)

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Amelie[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Annalise[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Noelle[/name_f]/Noellie
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Maelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_u]Roux[/name_u]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Camilla[/name_f]/[name_f]Camille[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Soleil[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Emmee[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] Émelie
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Avril[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Frances[/name_f]/[name_f]Francine[/name_f]/Francoise
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Jolie[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Roselle[/name_f]/[name_f]Rosette[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalee[/name_f]/[name_f]Rosine[/name_f]

Some more suggestions
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] Alora
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_u]Avery[/name_u]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_u]Aubrey[/name_u]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Annabelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Arabella[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] Cecille
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f]

Some of my favourite middle name ideas for inspiration

[name_f]Mae[/name_f]
[name_f]Alice[/name_f]
[name_f]Aurla[/name_f]
[name_f]Grace[/name_f]
[name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_f]Evie[/name_f]
[name_f]Ava[/name_f]
[name_f]Calla[/name_f]
[name_f]Clara[/name_f]
[name_f]Cyndie[/name_f]
[name_f]Darla[/name_f]
[name_u]Dara[/name_u]
[name_f]Auria[/name_f]
[name_f]Belle[/name_f]
[name_f]Ffion[/name_f]
[name_f]Isla[/name_f]
[name_f]Harlow[/name_f]
[name_u]Harper[/name_u]
[name_u]Piper[/name_u]
[name_u]Josie[/name_u]
[name_f]Luna[/name_f]
[name_f]Lara[/name_f]
[name_f]Myla[/name_f]
[name_f]Mylie[/name_f]
[name_f]Nyla[/name_f]
[name_f]Nancy[/name_f]
[name_f]Nellie[/name_f]
[name_u]Paisley[/name_u]
[name_f]Posey[/name_f]
[name_u]Payton[/name_u]
[name_u]Rue[/name_u]
[name_u]Blue[/name_u]
[name_f]Tilly[/name_f]

Also have you considered giving [name_f]Eve[/name_f] two middle names to incorporate [name_f]Eleni[/name_f] or [name_f]Jane[/name_f]. I know you are avoiding using the el sound but I do think [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] flows lovely. You could also have [name_f]Eve[/name_f]-[name_f]Eleni[/name_f] as her first name with [name_f]Jane[/name_f] as a middle.

xxx

@abigailvictoria, Those are all wonderful suggestions! I appreciate the thought that went into them & the fact that you included your own middles names list for inspiration. I have definitely been feeling burnt out on coming up with names because I already thought we were done with the process. Thanks for the support on my name choices as well! Always great to know we didn’t pick something awful for our daughter :wink:

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f] doesn’t remotely suggest the word evil to me, as the stresses are completely different to “evil any”. I do like the suggestion of [name_f]Eve[/name_f]-[name_f]Eleni[/name_f]/[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] - it’s magical.

I also love [name_f]Eve[/name_f] Annecy. [name_f]Noelle[/name_f], [name_f]Joanna[/name_f], [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f], [name_f]Amara[/name_f], [name_f]Marianne[/name_f], [name_f]Katherine[/name_f], [name_f]Margaret[/name_f]/[name_f]Margot[/name_f], and [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f] are good suggestions too.

If you don’t want to use [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] or [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f] (despite my forceful and of course perfectly convincing comments!), what about . . .

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Theresa[/name_f]*

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Melusine[/name_f] (too unusual?)
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Melisande[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Moselle[/name_f] ([name_m]French[/name_m] connection, like [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f])

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Annabeth[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_u]Abilene[/name_u]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Abigail[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] Annique*
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Anastasia[/name_f]*

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Penelope[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Marielle[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Ophelie[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Michelle[/name_f]

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Christina[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]*
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Columbine[/name_f]

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Gabrielle[/name_f]*
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]*

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Winifred[/name_f]*
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Constance[/name_f]

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Magdalena[/name_f]*
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_u]Marian[/name_u]/[name_f]Mariana[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Miriam[/name_f]

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Diana[/name_f]*
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Celestia[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Paloma[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Tabitha[/name_f]*

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Susannah[/name_f]*

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Corinne[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Colette[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Cecile[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Claudia[/name_f]*

I know you said [name_f]Eve[/name_f] is set but after reading through three pages I keep thinking… what about [name_u]Evelyn[/name_u] [name_f]Jane[/name_f]? (nn [name_f]Eve[/name_f])
Also how about [name_f]Eva[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f] (nn [name_f]Eve[/name_f]) or [name_f]Eva[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f]?

But suggestions that are on track with your ask (sorry for repeats):
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Magdalena[/name_f] (Still has the [name_f]Eleni[/name_f] name hidden in it but not in a way it becomes “Evil”)
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] (this would be nice because like [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f] it has a double consonant that drives it’s sound) or [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Pauline[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Ninette[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Magali[/name_f] (if you like the -i ending)

I saw this name a while ago and was struck by it and intrigued. It is the name given to a beautiful blue colour ([name_f]Mazarine[/name_f] blue) and a butterfly (of that colour).

[name_f]Holly[/name_f] [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f] and
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Mazarine[/name_f]

:thinking:

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Anastasia[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Seraphine[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Marguerite[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Antoinette[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Milena[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Ophelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Aurelie[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Felicity[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Adeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Caroline[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]France[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_u]Fran[/name_u]çoise
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Marceline[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Suzanne[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Solange[/name_f]

Sad that [name_f]Eleni[/name_f] won’t work out! But I like the suggestions of [name_f]Amelie[/name_f], [name_f]Amara[/name_f], [name_f]Annelise[/name_f], [name_f]Apolline[/name_f], and [name_f]Margot[/name_f]. The [name_f]Margaux[/name_f] spelling is a [name_m]French[/name_m] geography name. I like that [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] has a [name_m]French[/name_m] and Greek association.

Most of these don’t fit your criteria but sound pretty…

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Adelpha[/name_f] (nameberry says it means beloved sister)
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Celestine[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Emiliana[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Estella[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Eugenie[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Eulalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Ianthe[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Isadora[/name_f]

So many wonderful suggestions again! I can’t wait to go through these with SO and narrow down a list. Thank you all! We already ruled out [name_f]Eva[/name_f] (husband thinks it sounds like “[name_f]Eve[/name_f]… uhhhh?” - he’s picky.) We also find [name_u]Evelyn[/name_u] to be too popular these days in our social circle.

Some suggestions that I’m really loving -
[name_f]Adelpha[/name_f] (the idea, but not keen on the sound)
[name_f]Amara[/name_f]/[name_f]Amaya[/name_f]
[name_f]Milena[/name_f]/[name_f]Melina[/name_f] (both pronunciations are beautiful)
[name_f]Moselle[/name_f] *gorgeous!
[name_f]Noelle[/name_f] (but this seems like a go-to for most [name_f]Eve[/name_f]'s, so I’d like to be a little more original if we can)
[name_f]Selene[/name_f]/[name_f]Celine[/name_f]
[name_u]Simone[/name_u]
[name_f]Melody[/name_f] (although really I love [name_f]Elodie[/name_f], but can’t do the [name_f]El[/name_f]- beginning)

I also like [name_f]Amelie[/name_f] and [name_f]Rosine[/name_f] (or [name_f]Roisin[/name_f], but we’re not the least bit Irish) yet find I’m drawn to other names more.

[name_f]Mazarine[/name_f] is also very intriguing, and I had never heard it before! It has a lovely meaning, and I did some research on the butterfly that bears it’s name out of curiosity.

These have all been very inspiring and I’m glad to see there’s more out there than I originally thought! Thank you!!

You know, out of all the times I said [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f] in my head, I never made the “evil” connection, but now I totally understand! What a pity–[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f] is so gorgeous! I guess you’re not terribly keen on something like [name_f]Eve[/name_f] ____ [name_f]Eleni[/name_f]? I think something like [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Susanna[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f] would be gorgeous!

Some other ideas:

[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Susanna[/name_f] :slight_smile:
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Georgina[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Estelle[/name_f] (sort of “feels” like [name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Eleni[/name_f], too, without the “evil” bit)
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f] (omgoodness, love!)
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Tatiana[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Shoshana[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Maddalena[/name_f]/[name_f]Magdalena[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Zenobia[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Mireille[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Fiorella[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Delphine[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Coralie[/name_f] (love!)
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Katerina[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Theodora[/name_f]
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]

(I personally am massively fond of the combo [name_f]Eve[/name_f] Fiala [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f]–it’s currently on my own list, but I can’t see myself using [name_f]Eve[/name_f] over [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f], [name_f]Eva[/name_f], or [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f], so if you like it–or part of it!–feel free to steal it. I love that Fiala means “violet” in Czech.)

Good luck!

what about [name_f]Nadine[/name_f]? I feel it’s so underutilized and it’s such a lovely [name_m]French[/name_m] name! It means hope.
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] [name_f]Nadine[/name_f]