Still can’t choose! Evelina or Georgiana

So I’ve posted a couple of times and I thought we had decided on [name_f]Evelina[/name_f], but I can’t seem to let go of [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f]! If only I was having two!

What/who do you picture when you hear each of these names?

Feeling very flustered as I’m due in under 3 weeks and I just can’t make a decision on which name we should use as I love them both :see_no_evil:

[name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] makes me think of Mr. [name_u]Darcy[/name_u]’s sweet and beautiful younger sister (and [name_f]Jane[/name_f] [name_u]Austen[/name_u] in general). It’s elegant, fun, and a bit intellectual.

[name_f]Evelina[/name_f] sounds whimsical to me, like a fairy. I’m sure it’s the -ina ending, like Thumbelina. For some reason, I like this name best on a little girl but not as much on anyone older. I prefer the more grounded [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] and its tomboyish nickname options.

They definitely would make a great sibling set though! What does your SO think?

It may depend on where you live but both names, especially [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f], are quite long and are likely to eventually get shortened so maybe it would be helpful to decide which name you prefer as a shortened version? Maybe [name_f]Evie[/name_f] or [name_u]Georgie[/name_u]? Both are lovely and if you are still undecided, take both to the hospital with you and hopefully she just looks like one or the other.

I also associate [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] with Mr [name_u]Darcy[/name_u]'s sister and I love it. I find it beautiful and I particularly adore the nn options it has.

[name_f]Evelina[/name_f] is pretty but I prefer [name_u]Evelyn[/name_u]. I know an [name_f]Evelina[/name_f] and she is a fiery red head woman in her early 40s.

Like PPs, I associate [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] with [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] [name_u]Darcy[/name_u] but also [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] [name_u]Reed[/name_u] in [name_f]Jane[/name_f] [name_f]Eyre[/name_f] -it feels very literary to me, a little grand, but also very wearable, frilly but not in a kind of fussy way.

[name_f]Evelina[/name_f] reminds me of literature too - it’s distinct and interesting!

I think if I had to pick between them, I’d go for [name_f]Evelina[/name_f] - I just prefer the sounds, the way it looks and flows

I agree with pretty much everything @cactusgram mentioned. I can imagine [name_f]Evelina[/name_f] on an adult, and it is a very pretty name, but I like the literary connection with [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f]. I only like it as [name_m]George[/name_m]-ee-[name_m]AH[/name_m]-nuh though, anything else I would personally go for [name_f]Evelina[/name_f].

[name_f]Evelina[/name_f] sounds sophisticated and strong to me! I could imagine [name_f]Evelina[/name_f] traveling the world and working in a big city! [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] sounds old fashioned - like others have said about pride and prejudice:) I love [name_f]Evelina[/name_f], but also love nickname [name_u]Georgie[/name_u]! [name_u]Georgie[/name_u] sounds like fun friendly person!

I love [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f]! It’s beautiful, charming, classy and has cute nicknames.
[name_f]Evelina[/name_f] is pretty as well, but I’d personally avoid it because I think she would get called [name_f]Evie[/name_f] and [name_u]Evelyn[/name_u]/[name_f]Eva[/name_f]/[name_f]Ava[/name_f] are all very popular names nowadays.

Both of these names are gorgeous, but my pick for you would be [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f]. It’s more vintage, like many of the names in your signature, and is long, elegant, and classic, with a twist. [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] makes me think of a strong, intelligent, spunky girl with drive and passion. [name_f]Evelina[/name_f] makes me think of someone equally spunky, but especially someone artistic and bold. I also think [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] [name_f]Evelina[/name_f] sounds nice as a full name, and that the names flow together well. One name jumped out at me: [name_f]Geneva[/name_f]. Struck me as a gorgeous balance of the best of both!

I have adored [name_f]Evelina[/name_f] for years. It’s not exactly my style anymore and there was something about her that made it so she was never at the very top of my list. It’s a gorgeous name but I’m actually preferring [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] right now. While it’s not something I’d personally use, I find it elegant with a bit of vintage charm.

Both are lovely, however. So whatever you’ll decide she will be a very lucky girl - good luck! :slight_smile:

I absolutely love the name [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] - it was a top choice for me for a long time!!

It also feels more unique than [name_f]Evelina[/name_f]. I know [name_f]Evelina[/name_f] is not a common name, but it feels close to [name_u]Evelyn[/name_u], which is beautiful but VERY popular right now.

I prefer [name_f]Evelina[/name_f] nn [name_f]Evie[/name_f]. Cute, sophisticated, sweet, adorable…a great name package!

[name_f]Evelina[/name_f] is so beautiful!! would be my pick from the two. Maybe keep both names in mind and decide when you meet her :slight_smile:

I prefer [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f].

That said, is it too late to go back to the drawing board to get the creative juices flowing again?

Wow thank you so much for all the replies!

My husband has a slight preference for [name_f]Evelina[/name_f], but still really loves them both and says I can choose as I’ve had such an awful pregnancy.

I love the literary reference to them both, although a lot of people don’t recognise [name_f]Evelina[/name_f] as an old literary name where I’m from (UK) and question where it’s from/do you not mean [name_u]Evelyn[/name_u]?

We have a son called [name_m]Alexander[/name_m] if that makes a difference.

With my accent (English RP) [name_m]Alexander[/name_m] sounds like [name_u]Alex[/name_u]-zahn-der so would [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] be too rhymey ([name_m]George[/name_m]-ee-ah-na)?

Alexanders name isn’t shortened and I don’t think we would shorten [name_f]Evelina[/name_f] (possibly to [name_f]Eve[/name_f]/[name_f]Lina[/name_f] if we did though) but would shorten [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] to [name_f]Gigi[/name_f] or [name_u]Georgie[/name_u]. I adore [name_f]Gigi[/name_f] which I think is why I struggle to commit fully to [name_f]Evelina[/name_f].

I won’t use them together as if we ever have another girl we would use the remaining name as I think they sound amazing as sisters.

Surname is [name_u]Bell[/name_u] and middle will most likely be [name_f]Alice[/name_f].

Thanks again!

I think [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] is gorgeous with [name_m]Alexander[/name_m], especially with your accent. :slight_smile:

Thank you. Still no closer to deciding ” hoping once we meet her we will be able to choose!

Let us know when you meet her. :slight_smile:

I prefer [name_f]Evelina[/name_f] over [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f].