So, I’ll be finding out in just over a week if I’m having a boy or a girl. I am pretty set on a boy’s name ([name_u]Rory[/name_u] [name_u]Jude[/name_u]), but I’m finding girl’s s names difficult this time around.
[name_f]My[/name_f] 5 year old daughter is [name_f]Myka[/name_f] [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f]. [name_f]My[/name_f] name is [name_u]Lisa[/name_u] so I love that her middle name has my name in it. This bub will have a different surname, though, so I was thinking of using the same middle name if I have another girl as a way to connect their names. Would this be an odd choice, or would I be better off choosing a new middle name?
For example, I’m currently crushing on [name_u]Frankie[/name_u] [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] (or [name_u]Frankie[/name_u] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] as an alternative choice), and [name_u]Romy[/name_u] [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f].
Edit : I was also considering shortening it to Beth so it’s similar but not exactly the same.
It is perfectly fine imo. [name_f]My[/name_f] brothers share a middle name (I was supposed to as well) and a cousin gave her three sons the same middle name. I’ve also seen a brother and sister share the male/female version of the same name. I don’t see why it can’t be done for two girls.
i dont find it odd, but if you are having doubts there are other names with [name_u]Lisa[/name_u] or variations of [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] or [name_f]Beth[/name_f] that would still connect them:
I’m normally not a fan, but I think it makes sense in this situation and would be a sweet connection for the girls. [name_f]Myka[/name_f] [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] and [name_u]Romy[/name_u] [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] are particularly cute together.
I think it’s a sweet connection, especially since surnames will be different [name_u]Frankie[/name_u] [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] / [name_u]Frankie[/name_u] [name_f]Beth[/name_f] is gorgeous! Would you be open to [name_f]Elise[/name_f] as an alternative?
Normally I’d be opposed to this because I think kids are unique individuals who deserve their own unique name. Siblings have to share so much in their life, they shouldn’t have to share something that’s literally part of their identity. However, in this scenario, when the girls aren’t going to share a surname, I think it could be cute.
In this situation, I actually really like the idea of shared middle names! I love [name_u]Frankie[/name_u] [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f], and [name_u]Romy[/name_u] [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] is wonderful too. [name_u]Romy[/name_u] seems to fit particularly well with [name_f]Myka[/name_f], so that combo would get my vote!
If you give this daughter the middle name [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f], all your other kids need to have it too — You will also have to find a masculine for any potential boys.
I believe some may think it odd, but when you explain it, your reasoning makes sense! People would understand, and it isn’t super weird because I have heard of other sibling who share middles. It is a sweet connection. I do think that if you were to have a third daughter, her middle name should also incorporate [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] so there is no one left out.
That’s exactly right. And I won’t be having any more babies after this one, so it could be nice for them to have that in common. I’m definitely getting boy vibes though, but you never know!
Perfectly fine in my opinion. I know a set of four sisters who all share the same middle, and their mom has it too. Though it wouldn’t be my personal choice, I see nothing wrong with it!
I think it’s fine, but I personally wouldn’t do it. If you had a 3rd daughter then you would feel like you had to use it again.
[name_f]My[/name_f] name is also [name_u]Lisa[/name_u] and I gave my daughter the middle name [name_f]Elise[/name_f]! I would personally find another [name_u]Lisa[/name_u] variant if you have a second daughter or use your middle name instead of a variant of it!
[name_u]Frankie[/name_u] [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] / [name_u]Frankie[/name_u] [name_f]Beth[/name_f] is gorgeous! Would you be open to [name_f]Elise[/name_f] as an alternative?