Sweet name for a baby girl

A few months back I asked for help naming a book character for a piece I was working on, I have since found out I am pregnant with a baby girl.

[name_f]My[/name_f] partner is very relaxed about names and as long as its not “too outlandish” and “actually a name” hes unfussed.

I am tempted to use a name from the book characters i asked about recently, i love unique names that are still feminine and pretty.

Our surname is Belrose

Would either of the following be too much? Which do you prefer?

[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] Belrose “Effie”

I worry about the slightly negative connotation of [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] but is that widely known? I’m also open to other names and middle names if anyone has any suggestions!

Many thanks in advance :slight_smile:

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[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose is beautiful :heart_eyes: I love it!

[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Leia[/name_f]
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Elowen[/name_f]
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Alice[/name_f]
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Harriet[/name_f]
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Imogen[/name_f]
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Clarissa[/name_f]

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[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] is beautiful :star_struck:!!
I love it with your surname too!

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I slightly prefer [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] (no negative connotation) but [name_f]Effie[/name_f] is so darn cute it’s a draw. And with Belrose is super sweet. I think those are great options

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I love [name_f]Elowen[/name_f] as a middle name, may have to look at the similar welsh names as I’m half welsh.

I was a bit worried [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] was “too cutesy” especially with our surname :joy: I’m glad people really like it

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Congratulations :bouquet:

Firstly I absolutely love your surname! Belrose is beyond adorable.

[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] is gorgeous she’s a fun quirky floral name that feels fun and vibrant. [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose has this cool bohemian flair that I find appealing. I’m aware the association with the [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] flower and that during the Victorian era the flower took a sinister turn with the representation of hatred and resistance towards someone sometimes can be seen as a declaration of war which isn’t the best. However Tansies can also symbolism protection, health and hope for good health. Still I wouldn’t overthink this as most folk will not know the symbolism behind tansy flower.

Middle names for [name_f]Tansy[/name_f]

[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Octavia[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Amalia[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Mathilde[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Wilhelmina[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Ophelia[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Cordelia[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Delfina[/name_f] Belrose

Looking at [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] now I’m a massive fan of this name! [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] is beautiful, strong, brave, striking and visually interesting. She’s a family name for me so this makes [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] even more appealing. I think [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] would be such a refreshing choice and I absolutely love the nickname [name_f]Effie[/name_f]. [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] Belrose feels straight from a storybook completely gorgeous.

Middle names for [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f]

[name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] [name_f]Leonie[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] [name_f]Verity[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] [name_f]Cosette[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] [name_u]Seren[/name_u] Belrose
[name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] [name_f]Cherith[/name_f] Belrose

I think I would go with [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] ‘Effie’ but I would be tempted to have [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose.

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[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] is a plant, part of the daisy family I think?

I’m sorry I don’t like [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f]. [name_f]Effie[/name_f] is cute though, if you only want it as a nickname some names that start with Ef for girls are: Efa/Efah (which is also the phonetic spelling of Aiofe), Efiah, Efimia.

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I love [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose! Definitely so sweet

[name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] is lovely, it’s exactly that connotation I was partly worried about but I’ve always had an interest in gardening/plantlife so maybe I’m overthinking it!

I do love [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Delfina[/name_f] and [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] [name_f]Cosette[/name_f].

I think my main worry for [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] is it not aging well with her and sounding a bit young, at least [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] gives her a longer name to fall back on if she wants it, but I am still in love with the name so I’m torn :joy:

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Honestly I wouldn’t worry to much about [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] connotation I think your probably more interested because of your love of plant life. Also I think darker girl names are very fashionable such as [name_f]Ivy[/name_f] (poison ivy) and [name_f]Lilith[/name_f] etc I do think [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] is cool. I love [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] especially as [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] gives a bit of strength to Tansy/Belrose. However [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] is lovely and I would go for it also I think she would age just fine similarly to [name_f]Lily[/name_f] she’s cutesy but ages well.

[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose is one of the cutest names I’ve ever heard. It stands out for all the right reasons.

[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_u]Scout[/name_u] Belrose
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Lorraine[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Alexandra[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Colette[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Kate[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] [name_f]Elaine[/name_f] Belrose

[name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] [name_f]Blossom[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] [name_f]Meadow[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] [name_u]Scout[/name_u] Belrose
[name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] [name_u]Rain[/name_u] Belrose
[name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] [name_f]Thessaly[/name_f] Belrose

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[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose gets my vote! Absolutely stunning

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[name_f]Tansy[/name_f] is an interesting choice that I’ve actially never heard before. I like it and with your last name ( Belrose is very pretty and distinguished sounding) I could see it functioning as a middle name. One low point is it does remind me of [name_f]Pansy[/name_f] but again, if it’s placed in the middle spot I don’t view it as a big issue.
[name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] though I LOVE. And [name_f]Effie[/name_f] is so in style, I even see it as being chic, I think [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] + [name_f]Effie[/name_f] is a great choice.
[name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose

Some other thoughts given the 2 names you like (I’m keeping [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] as a middle for most of them but even am trying [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] as the middle for some):

[name_f]Penelope[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose (could go by [name_u]Pennie[/name_u] or [name_u]Penny[/name_u] )
[name_f]Vira[/name_f] or [name_f]Veira[/name_f] or [name_f]Vera[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Melanie[/name_f] [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Melody[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose
[name_u]Banks[/name_u] [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] Belrose
[name_u]Shirley[/name_u] [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Heather[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Liora[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Gisela[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose
[name_u]Demeter[/name_u] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose
[name_u]Meredith[/name_u] [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] Belrose ’ [name_f]Meri[/name_f] ’
[name_f]Serenity[/name_f] [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Opal[/name_f] [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Evia[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Carina[/name_f] [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Hilda[/name_f] [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Olive[/name_f] [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] Belrose
Olenya [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Alcina[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose ’ [name_f]Alcie[/name_f] ’
[name_f]Peridot[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose
[name_u]Piper[/name_u] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose
[name_m]Lorcan[/name_m] [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] Belrose (i know this is typically male but I think it is charming and that it can work)
[name_f]Lana[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Bethany[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose
[name_u]Sierra[/name_u] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Blais[/name_f] [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Juna[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Cecelia[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Ethel[/name_f] [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Neva[/name_f] [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] Belrose
[name_u]Cadence[/name_u] [name_f]Euphemia[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Christina[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose
[name_f]Nerina[/name_f] [name_f]Tansy[/name_f] Belrose

I love Tansy! So cute yet not lightweight; it has substance and it’s just fun to say.

It’s very botanical with your last name, but if you’re a plant person, that’s probably fitting!

I far prefer Tansy to Euphemia. The “phem” syllable has always reminds me of phlegm.

Tansy Letitia Belrose
Tansy Eugenia Belrose
Tansy Cornelia Belrose
Tansy Leonora Belrose
Tansy Sabrina Belrose
Tansy Zenobia Belrose
Tansy Damaris Belrose

How lovely to have such a beautiful surname and a flexible naming partner! Have fun. :relaxed: