please critique my name list!

General Name Discussion
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Hello, everyone! I really need help with my boys names with middles and with some of my girl names. I also would really love opinions on the names I have and any suggestions.

Girls:

[name]Hermione[/name] [name]Mable[/name]
[name]Lavinia[/name] [name]Elowen[/name]
[name]Jemima[/name] [name]Poet[/name]
[name]Aurora[/name] [name]Elsbeth[/name]
[name]Claire[/name] [name]Marilla[/name]/[name]Viviana[/name] (which one is better?)
Winnet [name]Mairead[/name]
[name]Rowena[/name]
[name]Primrose[/name] [name]Eliette[/name] (middle is ok, do you have a suggestion?)
[name]Bernadette[/name]
[name]Beatrice[/name]/[name]Beatrix[/name] [name]Ruth[/name] (which one?)

Boys:

[name]Ellis[/name] [name]Hadrian[/name]
[name]Brooks[/name]
[name]Cato[/name]
[name]Jonas[/name]
[name]Arthur[/name] [name]Ellery[/name]
[name]Wallace[/name]
[name]Thomas[/name]
[name]Sterling[/name]
[name]Felix[/name]
[name]Theodore[/name]

Thanks in advance

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[name]Hermione[/name] [name]Mable[/name] - I prefer Mabel Hermione. I like the flow better, and while [name]Hermione[/name] would be an amazing literary middle name, I think it’s still too tied to [name]Harry[/name] [name]Potter[/name] to be up front.
[name]Lavinia[/name] [name]Elowen[/name] - again, I’d prefer it reversed, [name]Elowen[/name] [name]Lavinia[/name]!
[name]Jemima[/name] [name]Poet[/name] - this is neat! I love mn [name]Poet[/name].
[name]Aurora[/name] [name]Elsbeth[/name] - beautiful
[name]Claire[/name] [name]Marilla[/name]/[name]Viviana[/name] (which one is better?) - I love this (though I’m biased). I prefer the name [name]Marilla[/name], but I think [name]Viviana[/name] flows best with [name]Claire[/name].
Winnet [name]Mairead[/name] - I like both names, but not together (see [name]Rowena[/name]).
[name]Rowena[/name] - I think [name]Rowena[/name] [name]Mairead[/name] or [name]Rowena[/name] Winnet would be gorgeous!
[name]Primrose[/name] [name]Eliette[/name] - again, I think Winnet would work in the middle here. I love [name]Primrose[/name]!
[name]Bernadette[/name] - cute, but I just think of the Big Bang [name]Theory[/name] (not that that’s a bad thing!)
[name]Beatrice[/name]/[name]Beatrix[/name] [name]Ruth[/name] (which one?) - I prefer [name]Beatrice[/name] [name]Ruth[/name], but both are lovely.

My favourites: [name]Aurora[/name] [name]Elsbeth[/name], [name]Rowena[/name] [name]Mairead[/name], [name]Claire[/name] [name]Viviana[/name] and [name]Beatrice[/name] [name]Ruth[/name].

Suggestions: [name]Eleanora[/name], [name]Celeste[/name], [name]Camilla[/name], [name]Seraphina[/name], [name]Cordelia[/name], [name]Wilhelmina[/name], [name]Rosalie[/name], [name]Winifred[/name], [name]Fable[/name]…

Boys:
[name]Ellis[/name] [name]Hadrian[/name] - I adore this combination
[name]Brooks[/name]
[name]Cato[/name]
[name]Jonas[/name]
[name]Arthur[/name] [name]Ellery[/name]
[name]Wallace[/name]
[name]Thomas[/name]
[name]Sterling[/name]
[name]Felix[/name]
[name]Theodore[/name]
…I [name]LOVE[/name] all your boys’ names!! The only one I don’t care for is [name]Wallace[/name], actually. I can’t even choose favourites, they are all such handsome choices.

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Girls:

[name]Hermione[/name] [name]Mable[/name]- cute! I think the flow is good but I’ve never seen the appeal of [name]Hermione[/name]. I feel like it is unusable with the [name]Harry[/name] [name]Potter[/name] character to live up to.
[name]Lavinia[/name] [name]Elowen[/name]- Interesting! I love [name]Elowen[/name]!
[name]Jemima[/name] [name]Poet[/name]- I can’t get past the aunt [name]Jemima[/name] reference, sorry!
[name]Aurora[/name] [name]Elsbeth[/name]- I love [name]Aurora[/name]!
[name]Claire[/name] [name]Marilla[/name]/[name]Viviana[/name] (which one is better?)- [name]Claire[/name] [name]Marilla[/name] is better [name]IMO[/name], would you pronounce the “ll” or use a more spanish pronunciation “[name]Mari/name”
Winnet [name]Mairead[/name]- I’m not a fan of this one, sorry.
[name]Rowena[/name]- Too [name]Harry[/name] potter again!
[name]Primrose[/name] [name]Eliette[/name] (middle is ok, do you have a suggestion?)- I actually really like this combo!
[name]Bernadette[/name]- not a fan
[name]Beatrice[/name]/[name]Beatrix[/name] [name]Ruth[/name] (which one?)- [name]Beatrix[/name] is better [name]IMO[/name], but I really like “x’s”

Boys:

[name]Ellis[/name] [name]Hadrian[/name]- Nice! personally, I prefer [name]Ellis[/name] on a girl but either way it is a great name!
[name]Brooks[/name] [name]Fitzwilliam[/name]
[name]Cato[/name] [name]Ambrose[/name]
[name]Jonas[/name] [name]North[/name]
[name]Arthur[/name] [name]Ellery[/name]
[name]Wallace[/name] [name]Osborne[/name]
[name]Thomas[/name] [name]Winslow[/name]
[name]Sterling[/name] [name]Otis[/name]
[name]Felix[/name] [name]Prescott[/name]
[name]Theodore[/name] [name]Fergus[/name]

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[name]Hermione[/name] [name]Mable[/name] - wowsers! [name]Hermione[/name] [name]Mabel[/name] (prefer this spelling) is too cute! :slight_smile:
[name]Lavinia[/name] [name]Elowen[/name] - this is a mouthful
[name]Jemima[/name] [name]Poet[/name] - very neat. the names suit eachother well
[name]Aurora[/name] [name]Elsbeth[/name] - I would prefer [name]Aurora[/name] [name]Elspeth[/name] for the reason that I find [name]Aurora[/name] to be a very ‘strong’ name, and I the the p softens it more than a harsh [name]Beth[/name] sound.
[name]Claire[/name] [name]Marilla[/name]/[name]Viviana[/name] (which one is better?) [name]Marilla[/name].
Winnet [name]Mairead[/name] - not a fan of Winnet.
[name]Rowena[/name] - nms
[name]Primrose[/name] [name]Eliette[/name] (middle is ok, do you have a suggestion?) - [name]Primrose[/name] [name]Harriet[/name], Arriety, [name]Arielle[/name], [name]Eliana[/name],
[name]Bernadette[/name] - oh wayyyy too dated [name]IMO[/name]
[name]Beatrice[/name]/[name]Beatrix[/name] [name]Ruth[/name] (which one?) - [name]Beatrice[/name] [name]Ruth[/name] is a FAB combo

Boys:

[name]Ellis[/name] [name]Hadrian[/name] - very, very cool
[name]Brooks[/name] - nms, is a sports brand anyway
[name]Cato[/name] - cool, maybe for a middle
[name]Jonas[/name] - nah, nms
[name]Arthur[/name] [name]Ellery[/name] - very, very cool.
[name]Wallace[/name] - nms, [name]Wilson[/name]?
[name]Thomas[/name] - very classic
[name]Sterling[/name] - one of my faves!
[name]Felix[/name] - nah, and I think its actually growing in popularity
[name]Theodore[/name] - also a fave

[name]Hollis[/name], [name]Albert[/name], [name]Emmett[/name]

[name]Theodore[/name] [name]August[/name]
[name]Sterling[/name] [name]Thomas[/name]
[name]Cato[/name] [name]Hollis[/name]
[name]Theodore[/name] [name]Sage[/name]

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[name]Hermione[/name] [name]Mable[/name] - love [name]Hermione[/name] but not [name]Mable[/name], I’d go [name]Hermione[/name] with a one syllable middle name like [name]Hope[/name], [name]Kate[/name], [name]Elle[/name], [name]Kay[/name], [name]Jade[/name], [name]June[/name]
etc.
[name]Lavinia[/name] [name]Elowen[/name] -[name]LOVE[/name] [name]Lavinia[/name] but not with [name]Elowen[/name] which I think would work better as a first name. [name]How[/name] about: [name]Lavinia[/name] [name]Bronwen[/name], [name]Lavinia[/name]
[name]Arwen[/name] or something
[name]Jemima[/name] [name]Poet[/name] - Adorable
[name]Aurora[/name] [name]Elsbeth[/name] - not loving [name]Elsbeth[/name], I’s use [name]Elsa[/name], or [name]Elizabeth[/name]
[name]Claire[/name] [name]Marilla[/name]/[name]Viviana[/name] -I think [name]Claire[/name] [name]Marilla[/name] is more unique and prettier
Winnet [name]Mairead[/name] - winnet, strange, makes me think of whiny and mired poses pronunciation problems
[name]Rowena[/name] - [name]Rowena[/name] [name]Juliet[/name], [name]Rowena[/name] [name]Salma[/name], [name]Rowena[/name] [name]Alicia[/name], [name]Rowena[/name] [name]Romilly[/name], [name]Rowena[/name] [name]Elidi[/name]
[name]Primrose[/name] [name]Eliette[/name] - [name]Primrose[/name] [name]Eloise[/name], [name]Mila[/name], [name]Amelia[/name],
[name]Bernadette[/name] - pretty
[name]Beatrice[/name]/[name]Beatrix[/name] [name]Ruth[/name] - I prefer [name]Beatrix[/name] with [name]Ruth[/name]

Boys:

[name]Ellis[/name] [name]Hadrian[/name] - don’t like ellis but love [name]Hadrian[/name]
[name]Brooks[/name] - to stuffy and preppy
[name]Cato[/name] - meh
[name]Jonas[/name] - too linked to the [name]Jonas[/name] brothers. [name]Jonah[/name]?
[name]Arthur[/name] [name]Ellery[/name] - [name]Ellery[/name] sounds too girly to me
[name]Wallace[/name] - I’d never think of using this but it’s so cute, old-fashioned and distinctive
[name]Thomas[/name] - classic and a bit boring for me
[name]Sterling[/name] - I love this
[name]Felix[/name] - cute
[name]Theodore[/name] - not a fan

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Girls:

[name]Hermione[/name] [name]Mable[/name] - I’m not a fan of how tied to [name]Harry[/name] [name]Potter[/name] [name]Hermione[/name] is. I think it’s a nice name but I’d assume someone with this name has parents who are huge fans. I prefer [name]Mabel[/name], and that name is just ok for me.
[name]Lavinia[/name] [name]Elowen[/name] - Not sure about [name]Lavinia[/name]. [name]Elowen[/name] is nice.
[name]Jemima[/name] [name]Poet[/name] - [name]Don[/name]'t like it at all, sorry.
[name]Aurora[/name] [name]Elsbeth[/name] - [name]Aurora[/name] is nice. Not really a fan of [name]Elsbeth[/name] but it’s ok.
[name]Claire[/name] [name]Marilla[/name]/[name]Viviana[/name] - [name]Love[/name] [name]Claire[/name]! It’s short and sweet. I like [name]Viviana[/name] better, though I prefer [name]Vivian[/name]/[name]Vivienne[/name].
Winnet [name]Mairead[/name] - [name]Don[/name]'t really like it.
[name]Rowena[/name] - It’s ok.
[name]Primrose[/name] [name]Eliette[/name] - Not a fan of most flower names (though there are some I like a lot, this just isn’t one). [name]Eliette[/name] is ok and although I have heard it’s a “legit” girl name, I still find it a boy’s name ([name]Elliott[/name]). Couldn’t find it on Behind the Name so I’m not sure of the origin.
[name]Bernadette[/name] - Meh.
[name]Beatrice[/name]/[name]Beatrix[/name] [name]Ruth[/name] - NMS but I prefer [name]Beatrice[/name].

Boys:

[name]Ellis[/name] [name]Hadrian[/name] - [name]Ellis[/name] is ok. I would prefer [name]Adrian[/name] over [name]Hadrian[/name].
[name]Brooks[/name] - NMS.
[name]Cato[/name] - [name]Don[/name]'t like, but mostly because there is a city we call “kato”.
[name]Jonas[/name] - Reminds me of the [name]Jonas[/name] brothers.
[name]Arthur[/name] [name]Ellery[/name] - [name]Arthur[/name] is nice. NMS but it’s refreshing. [name]Ellery[/name] is ok.
[name]Wallace[/name] - Not bad. What about [name]Walter[/name]?
[name]Thomas[/name] - Like.
[name]Sterling[/name] - [name]Don[/name]'t really like it.
[name]Felix[/name] - More of a pet name for me.
[name]Theodore[/name] - [name]Love[/name]!!

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Girls:

[name]Hermione[/name] [name]Mable[/name]: Agree with pp that the [name]Harry[/name] [name]Potter[/name] association is too strong for this name to be taken seriously. [name]Mable[/name] is different and somewhat refreshing I think.
[name]Lavinia[/name] [name]Elowen[/name]: A little too much going on, here. I like [name]Elowen[/name], that could be a neat first name, with maybe something a little less tongue-tying for a middle.
[name]Jemima[/name] [name]Poet[/name]: Aunt [name]Jemima[/name] syrup on your pancakes. I cannot see this name without envisioning a grandma-shaped plastic bottle to squirt out the nasty stuff. No.
[name]Aurora[/name] [name]Elsbeth[/name]: [name]Love[/name] [name]Aurora[/name], but not too wild about this ethnic version of [name]Elizabeth[/name]. Does it match your heritage? If not, swap it for the classic version.
[name]Claire[/name] [name]Marilla[/name]/[name]Viviana[/name] (which one is better?): I could get behind [name]Claire[/name] [name]Viviana[/name]. I’d prefer [name]Claire[/name] [name]Vivienne[/name]. Or [name]Vivienne[/name] [name]Claire[/name]. [name]Marilla[/name] is awkward sounding to me. Like armadillo.
Winnet [name]Mairead[/name]. Never heard of Winnet before. It has an interesting sound, does it have any meaning? Never heard of [name]Mairead[/name], either. I’m not feeling the combo of the two.
[name]Rowena[/name]: Cool name. I like it.
[name]Primrose[/name] [name]Eliette[/name] (middle is ok, do you have a suggestion?): No on [name]Primrose[/name]. Too associated with Hunger Games. No one wants to be named after a hugely popular movie/book character until it’s old enough to be a classic.
[name]Bernadette[/name]: Eh… not a fan. [name]Bernie[/name] is the only nn that arises from this for me, and I don’t like that for a girl.
[name]Beatrice[/name]/[name]Beatrix[/name] [name]Ruth[/name] (which one?): Well, as you can see in my sig, I adore [name]Beatrix[/name]. I’m a little irritated at how popular it’s getting. [name]Beatrice[/name] is a more classic choice that would probably be more easily well-received as it’s not at all “out there” like [name]Beatrix[/name] is.

Boys:

[name]Ellis[/name] [name]Hadrian[/name]: Cool! [name]Love[/name] [name]Ellis[/name].
[name]Brooks[/name]: A little cowboyish to me. Which, if that’s your family’s lifestyle, is awesome.
[name]Cato[/name]: It’s… different. But I have a tough time with names that can’t be shortened to an appropriate nickname. He could easily end up being called “[name]Cate[/name],” which, is too feminine.
[name]Jonas[/name]: Good name.
[name]Arthur[/name] [name]Ellery[/name]: Not so big on [name]Arthur[/name]. A little too stuffy, a little too trying-too-hard-to-be-hipster.
[name]Wallace[/name]: Same thing.
[name]Thomas[/name]: Solid classic. Not my absolute favorite classic name, but it works.
[name]Sterling[/name]: Again, this is a little cowboy-ish for me. Could be cool if it fits your family.
[name]Felix[/name]: Surprisingly becoming somewhat trendy. It’s cool, but, I dislike that it doesn’t have a useable nickname. Not everyone is into nicknames, though, so it could work.
[name]Theodore[/name]: I like it. [name]Theo[/name] is cute. It does remind me a little too much of [name]Alvin[/name] and the Chipmunks, but, it’s not like they invented the name.

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I like [name]Elowen[/name] much more as a first name. [name]Aurora[/name] [name]Elsbeth[/name] is nice. I like [name]Claire[/name] [name]Vivianna[/name] a lot. [name]Primrose[/name] [name]Eliette[/name] is so gorgeous! [name]How[/name] about [name]Primrose[/name] [name]Eliana[/name]? [name]Primrose[/name] [name]Juliet[/name]?

From the boys, [name]Ellis[/name] is so cute. I also really like [name]Brooks[/name], [name]Cato[/name], & [name]Jonas[/name]. [name]Arthur[/name] [name]Ellery[/name] is perfect! oh my, I love the sound of a little [name]Arthur[/name] [name]Ellery[/name] running around. I also like [name]Sterling[/name] & [name]Theodore[/name]!

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Girls:

[name]Hermione[/name] [name]Mable[/name] - I’m not a fan of [name]Mable[/name], but I love [name]Hermione[/name]
[name]Lavinia[/name] [name]Elowen[/name] - gorgeous, gorgeous
[name]Jemima[/name] [name]Poet[/name] - are you in the UK? I wouldn’t use this in the US
[name]Aurora[/name] [name]Elsbeth[/name] - gorgeous
[name]Claire[/name] [name]Marilla[/name]/[name]Viviana[/name] - both are nice, [name]Marilla[/name] is a little more rare, but [name]Viviana[/name] seems perfect
Winnet [name]Mairead[/name] - nice, but not as good as your others
[name]Rowena[/name] - gorgeous…perhaps [name]Rowena[/name] [name]Hermione[/name]?
[name]Primrose[/name] [name]Eliette[/name] - not a fan of either…[name]Rowena[/name] [name]Primrose[/name]?
[name]Bernadette[/name] - it’s just ok
[name]Beatrice[/name]/[name]Beatrix[/name] [name]Ruth[/name] - [name]Beatrix[/name], but skip [name]Ruth[/name]…[name]Beatrix[/name] Elliette?

Boys:

[name]Ellis[/name] [name]Hadrian[/name] - I would love to see [name]Hadrian[/name] up front
[name]Brooks[/name] - pass
[name]Cato[/name] - better as a middle
[name]Jonas[/name] - dislike
[name]Arthur[/name] [name]Ellery[/name] - nice
[name]Wallace[/name] - pass
[name]Thomas[/name] - nice… [name]Thomas[/name] [name]Brooks[/name]?
[name]Sterling[/name] - nice, but prefer as a middle
[name]Felix[/name] - great name…[name]Felix[/name] [name]Theodore[/name]?
[name]Theodore[/name] - nice

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Girls:

[name]Hermione[/name] [name]Mable[/name] - I love this pairing! [name]Hermione[/name] is such a pretty name, and it sounds smart, while the [name]Mable[/name] adds such a cute girliness.
[name]Lavinia[/name] [name]Elowen[/name] - I don’t love the name [name]Lavinia[/name]. what about [name]Lavena[/name]? i think that flows a bit better.
[name]Jemima[/name] [name]Poet[/name] - I adore the middle name [name]Poet[/name]. [name]Jemima[/name] is cute, I prefer [name]Jemma[/name].
[name]Aurora[/name] [name]Elsbeth[/name] - This is really cute! I love the name [name]Elsbeth[/name], and [name]Aurora[/name] is such a versatile name.
[name]Claire[/name] [name]Marilla[/name]/[name]Viviana[/name] - [name]Claire[/name] [name]Marilla[/name] is a great name.
Winnet [name]Mairead[/name] - I’m sorry, but I just can’t get behind this name.
[name]Rowena[/name] - it’s an awesome name! I needs something less regal to ground it though. Maybe [name]Rowena[/name] [name]Claire[/name]?
[name]Primrose[/name] [name]Eliette[/name] - [name]Primrose[/name] is a cute, soft name. You’re not going to get a tomboy with [name]Primrose[/name]! [name]Eliette[/name] is alright, maybe [name]Elsie[/name]?
[name]Bernadette[/name] - I don’t like this name. Sorry.
[name]Beatrice[/name]/[name]Beatrix[/name] [name]Ruth[/name] - [name]Beatrice[/name] [name]Ruth[/name] is a very classic name, I’m a big fan.

Boys:

[name]Ellis[/name] [name]Hadrian[/name] - I like this flipped. [name]Hadrian[/name] [name]Ellis[/name] seems better in my mind.
[name]Brooks[/name] - cute, southern sounding name! I love it :slight_smile: Honestly, I think [name]Dmitri[/name] would work as a middle name.
[name]Cato[/name] - Awesome name! Definitely will grow with them. [name]Cato[/name] [name]Carlen[/name] would be a fun mix.
[name]Jonas[/name] - [name]Jonas[/name] is such a fantastic name, it makes me think of the character in The Giver. I like [name]Jonas[/name] [name]Gifford[/name].
[name]Arthur[/name] [name]Ellery[/name] - don’t love this combo. [name]Ellery[/name] seems to girly to be matched with a name like [name]Arthur[/name]. maybe [name]Arthur[/name] [name]Ellis[/name]?
[name]Wallace[/name] - don’t love it.
[name]Thomas[/name] - [name]Thomas[/name] [name]Bernt[/name] is a nice combo. I like that.
[name]Sterling[/name] - I am in [name]LOVE[/name] with this name. It’s fantastic. I like [name]Sterling[/name] [name]Rufus[/name].
[name]Felix[/name] - It’s cute. I think it would work relaly nicely with [name]Keaton[/name].
[name]Theodore[/name] - So sweet! I love the name [name]Theodore[/name]. Match it with something fun, like [name]Darcy[/name].

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[name]Hermione[/name] is a new favourite of mine but not keen on it with [name]Mabel[/name].
I love [name]Elowen[/name] but not [name]Lavinia[/name].
[name]Jemima[/name] [name]Poet[/name] is absolutely gorgeous and my favourite on your girls list.
[name]Aurora[/name] [name]Elspeth[/name] is lovely too.
[name]Claire[/name] [name]Viviana[/name] is better but [name]Claire[/name] is still dull. [name]Viviana[/name] [name]Claire[/name] would be lovely.
Dislike Winnet [name]Mairead[/name] a lot, sorry.
[name]Rowena[/name] isn’t my style, I ever prefer [name]Rowen[/name] on a girl to [name]Rowena[/name].
[name]Primrose[/name] is gorgeous, but not keen on [name]Eliette[/name] at all. [name]Primrose[/name] [name]Orla[/name], [name]Primrose[/name] [name]Ava[/name], [name]Primrose[/name] [name]Amelia[/name], [name]Primrose[/name] [name]Olivia[/name], [name]Primrose[/name] [name]Esther[/name]?
[name]Beatrix[/name] [name]Ruth[/name] is beautiful.

[name]Brooks[/name], [name]Cato[/name], [name]Jonas[/name] and [name]Theodore[/name] are the stand outs from your boy’s list. [name]Cato[/name] is just so cool. [name]Theodore[/name] [name]Cato[/name] and [name]Jonas[/name] [name]Brooks[/name] would be awesome.

[name]Cato[/name] [name]Augustine[/name]?
[name]Sterling[/name] [name]Oscar[/name], [name]Sterling[/name] [name]William[/name]?
[name]Felix[/name] [name]Jameson[/name], [name]Felix[/name] [name]Samuel[/name], [name]Felix[/name] [name]Nathaniel[/name]?
[name]Jonas[/name] [name]Oliver[/name]?

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Girls -
[name]Hermione[/name] [name]Mabel[/name] - I love [name]Hermione[/name]! I don’t watch [name]Harry[/name] [name]Potter[/name], so it doesn’t have that association for me. I think it’s a great greek name. [name]Mabel[/name] is OK, but it seems pretty dated to me.

[name]Lavinia[/name] [name]Elowen[/name] - I love both names, but I don’t care for them together. They just seem so different stylistically.

[name]Jemima[/name] [name]Poet[/name] - It’s very pretty, but I don’t think it’s usable (in the US at least) because of Aunt [name]Jemima[/name] maple syrup. I used to know a [name]Jemima[/name] who was tortured in High School because of this.

[name]Aurora[/name] [name]Elsbeth[/name] - Not my style. [name]Aurora[/name]'s becoming very trendy lately.

[name]Claire[/name] [name]Marilla[/name] is lovely. [name]Viviana[/name] is a bit over the top.

Winnet [name]Mairead[/name] - I prefer [name]Linnet[/name] to Winnet. I do love the possible nickname of [name]Winnie[/name], but over all it sounds odd. [name]Mairead[/name] is pretty, but a little difficult to pronounce.

[name]Rowena[/name] - [name]LOVE[/name] this.

[name]Primrose[/name] [name]Eliette[/name] - By far my favorite. I love both names and they sound natural together. I wouldn’t change a thing, but I also like [name]Primrose[/name] [name]Elise[/name], [name]Primrose[/name] [name]Francine[/name], [name]Primrose[/name] [name]Cordelia[/name] and [name]Primrose[/name] [name]Augusta[/name].

[name]Bernadette[/name] - Beautiful, I’ve always liked this.

[name]Beatrix[/name] [name]Ruth[/name] flows better.

Boys -
[name]Ellis[/name] [name]Hadrian[/name] - [name]Love[/name] [name]Ellis[/name]! [name]Hadrian[/name] isn’t my style, but it isn’s bad or anything.

[name]Brooks[/name] - Too surnamey for me to take seriously and it reminds me of the country singers [name]Brooks[/name] & [name]Dunn[/name]. I don’t like it at all.

[name]Cato[/name] - It reminds me of the feminine name [name]Cate[/name]/[name]Kate[/name], but once I get past that, it’s okay.

[name]Jonas[/name] - Can’t get past the [name]Jonas[/name] Brothers association. I also knew a [name]Jonas[/name] in school who was a bully, so I guess I’m biased to not liking it.

[name]Arthur[/name] [name]Ellery[/name] - Not bad at all. I’m typically not a big fan of [name]Arthur[/name] but it sounds nice here.

[name]Wallace[/name] - Same category as [name]Mabel[/name]. I think it sounds dated.

[name]Thomas[/name] - Classic, but a bit bland in my opinion.

[name]Sterling[/name] - [name]One[/name] of my favorites too. I love it.

[name]Felix[/name] - Cute. I know a 4 year old [name]Felix[/name] [name]John[/name].

[name]Theodore[/name] - I like the nn [name]Teddy[/name], but don’t like [name]Theodore[/name] on it’s own.

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My thoughts…

Girls:

[name]Hermione[/name] [name]Mable[/name] - I don’t like these at all.
[name]Lavinia[/name] [name]Elowen[/name] - It’s ok, but I think it sounds Gothic a bit
[name]Jemima[/name] [name]Poet[/name] - I like [name]Poet[/name] as a MN. [name]Don[/name]'t like [name]Jemima[/name] at all.
[name]Aurora[/name] [name]Elsbeth[/name] - I really like this one. Very pretty.
[name]Claire[/name] [name]Marilla[/name]/[name]Viviana[/name] - [name]Claire[/name] [name]Viviana[/name] - This sounds very classy
Winnet [name]Mairead[/name] - No, don’t like it.
[name]Rowena[/name] - Sorry, don’t like this one either.
[name]Primrose[/name] [name]Eliette[/name] (middle is ok, do you have a suggestion?) - This is pretty together!
[name]Bernadette[/name] - Yes, this name is beautiful. Very classic, feminine, and will age well. I also like the nn [name]Bernie[/name] for a girl.
[name]Beatrice[/name]/[name]Beatrix[/name] [name]Ruth[/name] (which one?) - [name]Beatrice[/name]…I do not like [name]Beatrix[/name]. I knew a [name]Trixie[/name] in school and the boys started that nn, but not for a very nice meaning. I felt sorry for her always being teased.

Boys:

[name]Ellis[/name] [name]Hadrian[/name] - Reminds me of [name]Ellis[/name] Island
[name]Brooks[/name] - I like [name]Brooks[/name]. It is a handsome name
[name]Cato[/name] - This reminds me of a murder case.
[name]Jonas[/name] - I like [name]Jonas[/name] it sounds musical.
[name]Arthur[/name] [name]Ellery[/name] - Very classic name here, it’s ok.
[name]Wallace[/name] - Nope… [name]Wally[/name] the wallrus
[name]Thomas[/name] - Yes, you can’t go wrong with [name]Thomas[/name] or [name]Tomas[/name]
[name]Sterling[/name] - [name]Sterling[/name] is a strong name for a boy
[name]Felix[/name] - This reminds me of a cat.
[name]Theodore[/name] - I love this one. Also, like [name]Ted[/name] or [name]Teddy[/name] for nn’s.

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Girls:

[name]Hermione[/name] [name]Mable[/name]- [name]Hermione[/name] is a lovely name and the character was really cool so I don’t see anything wrong with using it. Of course people may think you are a big fan, but if you are okay with that I say use it. [name]Mable[/name] as a middle name with it seems off though. I don’t know what type of middle can work with [name]Hermione[/name].
[name]Lavinia[/name] [name]Elowen[/name]- I like [name]Lavinia[/name] and [name]Elowen[/name] is pretty.
[name]Jemima[/name] [name]Poet[/name]- Depending on where you live this could be a hard name.
[name]Aurora[/name] [name]Elsbeth[/name]- Pretty, but I like [name]Elspeth[/name] more for some reason. [name]Both[/name] are lovely though.
[name]Claire[/name] [name]Marilla[/name]/[name]Viviana[/name] (which one is better?)
Winnet [name]Mairead[/name]- I like [name]Mairead[/name], but not really Winnet.
[name]Rowena[/name]- Pretty and very mystical. Pronounciation may be a problem with some people though.
[name]Primrose[/name] [name]Eliette[/name] (middle is ok, do you have a suggestion?)- [name]Primrose[/name] is cute, but I don’t know about [name]Eliette[/name]. I like [name]Primrose[/name] [name]Eleanor[/name]? I am not always good at coming up with good middles.
[name]Bernadette[/name]- Pretty name, I like it but I got horrible responses when I told someone. I guess it isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.
[name]Beatrice[/name]/[name]Beatrix[/name] [name]Ruth[/name] (which one?)- I like both, but [name]Beatrice[/name] has more softer simplicity in my opinion. It depends on what you are going for.

Boys:

[name]Ellis[/name] [name]Hadrian[/name]- [name]Ellis[/name] is cute and [name]Hadrian[/name] is different.
[name]Brooks[/name]- This is cute, but reminds me of [name]Brooks[/name] Brothers. Not a horrible association though.
[name]Cato[/name]- Very hunger games and [name]Kato[/name] [name]Kaelin[/name] for me.
[name]Jonas[/name]- I like [name]Jonah[/name] better. Not too bad though.
[name]Arthur[/name] [name]Ellery[/name]- I like [name]Arthur[/name]. It has been a strong classic for so long and isn’t really hipster to me since it is a well known classic. [name]Ellery[/name] isn’t my preferred middle for [name]Arthur[/name].
[name]Wallace[/name]- Very surname to me, but I see it working.
[name]Thomas[/name]- Classic, you can’t go wrong with this.
[name]Sterling[/name]- I am so-so with this name. Sometimes I like it and sometimes I just remember a cocky guy that I knew in college and it gives me a bad association. It is a nice name though.
[name]Felix[/name]- I like this.
[name]Theodore[/name]- Cute and classic.

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Thanks so much for all the suggestions!

I love the character [name]Hermione[/name] and [name]Alice[/name] [name]Mabel[/name] was my great grandmothers name and I wanted to see if I could honor her. She had such a great name.

I love the name [name]Lavinia[/name] and I just didn’t know what to pair with it for a middle. I considered [name]Eowyn[/name] as well as [name]Elowen[/name]. The only problem I have with it is the horrid things that happen to her character in Shakespeares play [name]Titus[/name] Andronicus. [name]How[/name] well known is the play. [name]Do[/name] you think it would be a bad name due to the connotations.

I absolutely love the name [name]Jemima[/name], but I am in the U.S. I haven’t ever had aunt [name]Jemima[/name] syrup though, does that have anything with me being a teen berry?

[name]Aurora[/name] is a pretty name to me. I would most likely use this last as it’s most common. My guilty pleasure is [name]Briar[/name]/[name]Brier[/name] [name]Rose[/name], but I don’t know about it. [name]Do[/name] you think it’s ok to use?

I like [name]Claire[/name] because it’s a clean name that could lend itself to a tomboy or a girly girl. If you know of another name that has those qualities but is less common just let me know!

Winnet is an eh name for me. I saw it on a nameboard and the fact that it isnt associated with a famous actress appealed to me. I love the nickname [name]Winnie[/name]. [name]Do[/name] you know a good way to get to it. Ps I dont like [name]Wilhelmina[/name].

[name]Rowena[/name] is prettier than [name]Rowan[/name] to me. Can you think of a good middle?

[name]Primrose[/name] is one of my favorite names and I love the nn Prim. I still havent found the perfect middle though.

[name]Bernadette[/name] is pretty enough but has been replaced by [name]Fiona[/name] Alienore on my name list.

I’m still conflicted over beatrice/beatrix I guess if I still love the names by the time I have kids I’ll pick when I meet the baby

[name]Ellis[/name] is a family name and I really love it on a boy. [name]Adrian[/name] didn’t sound quite right in the middle and I like [name]Hadrian[/name].

[name]Brooks[/name] is a cute name for me but I have no cowboy linneage

[name]Cato[/name] I still like, but dont love, maybe for a middle

I prefer [name]Jonas[/name] to [name]Jonah[/name]

I really like [name]Arthur[/name] [name]Ellery[/name], if you have an alternative suggestion please let me know.

[name]Wallace[/name] is a name Thats ok to me after the reviews. I shall replace it with [name]Walter[/name]. I would love to have a little walter.

[name]Thomas[/name] is unlikely due to its popularity, but I know a sweet little boy with the name and it made it dear to me.

I really love [name]Sterling[/name] but I need a cool middle

[name]Felix[/name] is an awesome name to me, particularly for the meaning [name]Happy[/name].

and I just love theodore, despite the uber popularity. If I had a theodore, his nickname would be teddy