Pick apart my list

Girl Names
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So we’re half way with our second little petal and I’m feeling rather uninspired with names.

My daughters name is [name_f]Ayla[/name_f]. We plan on only havering 2 children (it’s the perfect number for us for many reasons) and I’m thrilled [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] will have a little sister to play with.

At the moment this is my list but I would love your opinions and suggestions ( feel free to be picky, please don’t be mean).

[name_f]Tamsin[/name_f] - (nn tansy) loving [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] but feel it needs a more formal name. The flaw with [name_f]Tamsin[/name_f] is it’s sort of similar sounding to our surname - Brisb@ne.

[name_f]Junie[/name_f]

[name_f]Izara[/name_f] - we had [name_f]Zara[/name_f] on our short list for [name_f]Ayla[/name_f], hubby still likes it but there’s something I don’t love about it. [name_f]Izara[/name_f] changes the syllable stress, and I prefer it considerably, but will she always be getting called [name_f]Zara[/name_f] anyway?

[name_f]Evie[/name_f]

[name_f]Anika[/name_f] - there’s the whole thing with both girls names starting and ending in a… Can’t decide if that’s a deal breaker or not.

[name_f]Pania[/name_f] (pa-nee-ah) (nn [name_f]Nia[/name_f] or [name_m]Pan[/name_m])

[name_f]Cleo[/name_f] - we eliminated C and K names because 5 out of 7 of our nieces and nephews have C/K names, plus me, my [name_m]SIL[/name_m] and [name_f]MIL[/name_f] have K names… Not sure if the rule still stands

[name_f]Lys[/name_f] - pronouciation issues?

Miette - this name comes and goes from my list, but so did [name_f]Ayla[/name_f], so at the moment it’s staying

[name_u]Seren[/name_u] - [name_u]Seren[/name_u] Brisb@ne? Not sure…

Any help will be much appreciated, as will any new suggestions.
Thanks in advance

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[name_f]Tamsin[/name_f] - this is easily my favourite on your list. [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_f]Tamsin[/name_f] are adorable together, [name_f]Tansy[/name_f]'s a sweet nickname and [name_f]Tamsin[/name_f] is such a beautiful little gem. It sounds so happy! I wouldn’t worry about the -n endings, they’re very different.
[name_f]Junie[/name_f] - Very cute, but maybe too cutesy? [name_f]Junia[/name_f] nn [name_f]Junie[/name_f]?
[name_f]Izara[/name_f] - Gorgeous, and it gives me the same exotic flower feel as [name_f]Ayla[/name_f]. I don’t think people would call her [name_f]Zara[/name_f] if her name’s [name_f]Izara[/name_f].
[name_f]Evie[/name_f] - Very pretty.
[name_f]Anika[/name_f] - If you’re only having two children I wouldn’t worry about a so called theme. [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_f]Anika[/name_f] are very different, and let’s face it, A names are amazing and there’s so many of them, and most girl names end in -a.
[name_f]Pania[/name_f] - Ooh, so cute! [name_f]Love[/name_f] this one. [name_m]Pan[/name_m] and [name_f]Nia[/name_f] are both darling nicknames. This is very close to [name_f]Tamsin[/name_f] for me.
[name_f]Cleo[/name_f] - It’s pretty, I personally prefer [name_f]Clio[/name_f] but that’s me. If the c/k thing will bother you I’d take it off.
[name_f]Lys[/name_f] - Beautiful. I love [name_f]Lys[/name_f], and I think the pronunciation comes easily, but I speak [name_m]French[/name_m] so that might be why. I love the double meaning of lily ([name_m]French[/name_m]) and light (Danish/Norwegian).
Miette - Very pretty and sweet, like very delicate lace. If it comes and goes you obviously love it enough for it to return again and again.
[name_u]Seren[/name_u] - The -n endings bother me a little bit more here than with [name_f]Tamsin[/name_f]. Might be because it’s dragging out a bit here. But [name_u]Seren[/name_u]'s lovely, and I love the heavenly theme.

Suggestions:
[name_f]Beata[/name_f]
[name_f]Betula[/name_f]
[name_f]Eira[/name_f]
Eirlys
Elska
[name_f]Holly[/name_f]
Ino
[name_f]Lyra[/name_f]
[name_f]Melita[/name_f]
[name_f]Mia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mira[/name_f]
[name_f]Oriel[/name_f]
[name_f]Peony[/name_f]
[name_f]Petra[/name_f]
Saille
[name_f]Selene[/name_f]
[name_f]Soleil[/name_f]
[name_f]Sonja[/name_f]
[name_f]Sora[/name_f]
[name_u]Sorrel[/name_u]
[name_f]Tullia[/name_f]
[name_f]Zorya[/name_f]

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[name_f]Tamsin[/name_f] nn [name_f]Tansy[/name_f]: I adore [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] (I’m swooning here), but I’m not sure about [name_f]Tamsin[/name_f]: it feels a little '80s to me.
[name_f]Junie[/name_f]: I feel that [name_f]Junie[/name_f] is a little nicknamey: [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_u]June[/name_u]/[name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_u]Juniper[/name_u]/[name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_f]Juno[/name_f] would all be absolutely gorgeous, and all three [name_m]Jun[/name_m]- names can have [name_f]Junie[/name_f] as a nickname.
[name_f]Izara[/name_f]: ahh, I love [name_f]Zara[/name_f] too! Not sure about [name_f]Izara[/name_f] for some reason - it almost looks boyish to me (?) - maybe a little too similar to [name_m]Isaac[/name_m] or something?
[name_f]Evie[/name_f]: I love the Ev- names. As above with [name_f]Junie[/name_f], I worry that [name_f]Evie[/name_f] alone may be too nicknamey and difficult for a grown woman to pull off. However, I love [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_f]Eve[/name_f]/[name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_f]Eva[/name_f]/[name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_u]Evelyn[/name_u]/[name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_u]Everly[/name_u]/[name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]/[name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] - all of which could potentially have the nickname [name_f]Evie[/name_f] :slight_smile:
[name_f]Anika[/name_f]: I absolutely love this name (although I prefer the spelling [name_f]Annika[/name_f]). It may be slightly annoying at times having two girls with A names (A. Brisb@ne all around!) but I don’t think it’s too much of an issue if you love the name!
[name_f]Pania[/name_f]: hmm, I’ve never come across this one before! I really quite like it. The -ia ending is very stylish.
[name_f]Cleo[/name_f]: oh, but I do love [name_f]Cleo[/name_f]! I prefer the spelling [name_f]Clio[/name_f] - [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and [name_f]Clio[/name_f] are just perfect together!
[name_f]Lys[/name_f]: you’re probably right about the pronunciation issues - you’ll probably get a lot of people saying ‘lice’ :frowning:
Miette: gorgeous! [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] and Miette sound beautiful together. Miette is just lovely.
[name_u]Seren[/name_u]: I’ve never been sure about [name_u]Seren[/name_u]: I’ve always thought it sounded like ‘siren’. However, I love [name_f]Serena[/name_f] and [name_f]Selene[/name_f]/[name_f]Selena[/name_f]. Perhaps you like those?
Best of luck!

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[name_f]Tamsin[/name_f] - I would go with [name_f]Tansy[/name_f]. It sounds better with the last name, and with sisters name.

[name_f]Junie[/name_f]- SO cute! I love this name and goes well with [name_f]Ayla[/name_f].

[name_f]Izara[/name_f] - [name_f]Lovely[/name_f] name and I don’t think [name_f]Zara[/name_f] would be a typical nn. I think [name_u]Izzy[/name_u] would probably happen though.

[name_f]Evie[/name_f]- not a fan with [name_f]Ayla[/name_f]

[name_f]Anika[/name_f] - I don’t think it should be a deal breaker if you really like it, but your other names give daughter #2 a more unique sound for herself, you know?

[name_f]Pania[/name_f]- I don’t like this name but I can see why its cute.

[name_f]Cleo[/name_f] - If you like it, use it. But I personally like your other names a lot better and you won’t run into the c/k problem.

[name_f]Lys[/name_f] - pronouciation issues? – yeah I’m not sure how to pronounce this. I’d guess [name_f]Liz[/name_f]? or Liss?

Miette - this name comes and goes from my list, but so did [name_f]Ayla[/name_f], so at the moment it’s staying

[name_u]Seren[/name_u] - [name_u]Seren[/name_u] Brisb@ne? Not sure… - I agree I don’t really like the combo but its such a beautiful name and goes well with [name_f]Ayla[/name_f]. What if [name_u]Seren[/name_u] had a double name like [name_u]Seren[/name_u] [name_f]Marie[/name_f], [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Lys[/name_f], [name_f]Louise[/name_f]. Might not be your style but I think [name_u]Seren[/name_u] [name_f]Louise[/name_f] is cute.

My top picks are [name_f]Junie[/name_f], [name_u]Seren[/name_u], [name_f]Izara[/name_f] and [name_f]Tansy[/name_f]

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[name_f]Tamsin[/name_f] (nn tansy) - not my favorite but it goes well with [name_f]Ayla[/name_f]
[name_f]Junie[/name_f] - cute but very nicknamy to me. But if thats not a problem to you use it! it’s adorable
[name_f]Izara[/name_f] - favorite love it. I agree I think she’s be an [name_u]Izzy[/name_u]
[name_f]Evie[/name_f] - see [name_f]Junie[/name_f]
[name_f]Anika[/name_f] - I personally wouldn’t use two A names but I do think it goes great with [name_f]Ayla[/name_f]
[name_f]Pania[/name_f] (pa-nee-ah) (nn [name_f]Nia[/name_f] or [name_m]Pan[/name_m]) - not my favorite but I can see the appeal for sure.
[name_f]Cleo[/name_f] - [name_f]Love[/name_f] with [name_f]Ayla[/name_f] the best
[name_f]Lys[/name_f] - I’m not really sure how to pronounce it. Lees? Liss?
Miette - very cute and feminine
[name_u]Seren[/name_u] - cute

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Otillie, [name_u]Jem[/name_u], names123, aplemarie - thank you so much for your input… Defiantly giving me more to think about.
Otillie we considered [name_f]Lyra[/name_f], [name_f]Oriel[/name_f], Eirlys, [name_f]Mia[/name_f] and [name_f]Zorya[/name_f] (well actually not [name_f]Zorya[/name_f] but the similar [name_u]Zola[/name_u] and [name_f]Zora[/name_f]) with with but A, but discarded them for various reasons.
I love [name_f]Eira[/name_f] but not sure it works with [name_f]Ayla[/name_f].
[name_m]Will[/name_m] run [name_f]Melita[/name_f] (and [name_f]Melida[/name_f] for that matter) and [name_f]Peony[/name_f] passed DH tonight.
Thanks.