Revisiting [name_f]Circe[/name_f] with my sibset (see namecard). Too scant? Enough of you said to save some of the short ones from my chopping block, so I’m taking another detailed look and looking for combos.
I do LOVE [name_f]Circe[/name_f]. And my partner (who is obsessed with name length and generally thinks only 3+ syllable names go with our monosyllabic surname) truly loves it, too. Such a rarity to have him love a tidy two syllables.
I’m still not sure exactly how I feel about the Game of Thrones thing. [name_f]My[/name_f] partner says it isn’t a dealbreaker for him. Wearable now?
[name_f]My[/name_f] all time favorite combo has been [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] for some years, but I’m looking for more. DH isn’t a fan of [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] though I have slowly been working on him to see the light. He has yet to be totally converted, however.
I’m having fun with her to see what sticks and will have to worry about honor name/one or two middle conundrums later. What do you think of these? Ideas to add to this list?
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] has such a beautiful sound. People that aren’t aware of the mythological reference may only think of [name_f]Cersei[/name_f] when hearing it but I’d hate for that to stop anyone from using the name because it really is pretty.
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] is awesome. I also really like:
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Agatta[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Nightingale[/name_u] (gorgeous)
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Foxglove[/name_u]
I definitely know of the mythological figure [name_f]Circe[/name_f], but I do think that at least right now, it’s a bit too tied to Game of Thrones (and I would not want to be named after, or people thinking I was named after, [name_f]Cersei[/name_f] Lannister). That association may fade over the next 5+ years as your child would be entering school and everything though.
Thanks for the clarification @hyacinthbucket! [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Meridian[/name_u] really caught my eye!I also love [name_f]Circe[/name_f] Rosemerta, [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Tempest[/name_u], [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Octavia[/name_f] and [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Nightingale[/name_u]!
Not a massive fan, but I do see the appeal. I actually like [name_f]Cersei[/name_f] better, but that one is too Lannister indeed.
From your combos [name_f]Circe[/name_f] Héloïse stands out (imo). Followed by [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Helena[/name_f], [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Apolline[/name_f], [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Octavia[/name_f], [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Pomeline[/name_f], [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Madelief[/name_f] and [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Chamomile[/name_f] (never considered the last for a name somehow, but it’s stinkin cute!)
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] is bold enough that i think it works alongside your boys. That said, I’d probably choose a big middle to go with it. [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Apolline[/name_f], [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Isadora[/name_f] and [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] are all great
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] isn’t my favourite, but I think it’s nice. People who’ve never seen Game of Thrones will have no idea of the character, and by the time your child is a teenager the series will have faded in the public consciousness, so I don’t think it’s a huge issue. I like [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f], [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Paloma[/name_f], [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Octavia[/name_f] and [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Helena[/name_f].
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f] - I think [name_f]Marigold[/name_f] lightens up this name so much. I love it!
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Miranda[/name_f] - This one exudes strength!
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] - This combination sounds so regal and British to me.
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Meridian[/name_u] - Unexpected. I like it a lot!
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] Nox - I like this one a lot, but I wonder if it might sound odd with a monosyllabic surname? I know you mentioned perhaps using a second middle name as well though.
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Paloma[/name_f] - I think this combination nicely balances the power of [name_f]Circe[/name_f] with the lightness and peacefulness of [name_f]Paloma[/name_f].
Oh no, are you scratching [name_f]Minerva[/name_f]? Anyway, I’m not a huge fan of [name_f]Circe[/name_f], but it definitely has a lot of strength and substance, even though it’s short. Paired with a longer middle name, though, it does have an endearing and spunky sound to it, and [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] can make pretty much any combo gorgeous! So, really, what I mean is it’s not my favorite, but it’s definitely not too short, and with the right middle name, definitely!
Maybe:
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Marguerite[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Amelie[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Andromeda[/name_f] (I know I mentioned this before, but it sounds nice in this combination. I’ve read The [name_f]Andromeda[/name_f] Strain, and I still like this name. I don’t think many people would think of that)
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Amaryllis[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Inga[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Emanuelle[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalind[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] Rosamunda
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Anemone[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Vienna[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Isabeau[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] Piccarda
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Nathalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Celestia[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Astra[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Ermentrude[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Calypso[/name_u]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Elaine[/name_f]
I love [name_f]Circe[/name_f]! I definitely think its enchanting. So beautiful, ethereal, dreamy.
I think it goes great with H & A. Unusual, yet familiar sounding; interesting and very memorable. I also kind of like that it’s shorter, it’ll help her stand out a bit amongst her brothers names.
As someone who is a big fan of Game of Thrones, I do think of the character when I hear it. I don’t think it is the biggest association though. Also, [name_f]Cersei[/name_f] is the villian, but I also think she was an incredible character so I don’t think it’s too bad. Could definitely be worse.
Also, I think Game of Thrones might always be a big pop culture thing, it will probably not be as big when your [name_f]Circe[/name_f] would be older.
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] is stunning! So magical and celestial sounding. Almost out of a storybook or fantasy novel.
I also really love:
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f] (so bright and warm and happy!)
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Mavis[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Nightingale[/name_u] (swoon!)
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Meridian[/name_u]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Mathilda[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Celestine[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Foxglove[/name_u]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Cosima[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Octavia[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Madeleif[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Helena[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Appoline[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Esmeralda[/name_f]
(Probably not too helpful that I just listed so many names, but you have so many gorgeous combos!!)
suggestions (even though I don’t think you need them!!):
Circe Cataleya
Circe Emerald
Circe Endellion
Circe Esperanza
Circe Guinevere
Circe Hesperia
Circe Larkspur
Circe Lillemor
Circe Maristela
Circe Meadowlark
Circe Ondine
Circe Snowdrop
Circe Valencia
Circe Winter
I love [name_f]Circe[/name_f]! (Not as much as [name_f]Cassiopeia[/name_f], but… ). I think that it’s so commanding that it fits in with the longer boy’s names, but I agree with greyblue, you may want to pair it with a longer middle.
That being said, my favorite middles:
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] (I know, I know. But it’s so great!)
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Agate[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Tempest[/name_u]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Meridian[/name_u]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Titania[/name_f]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Foxglove[/name_u] (oooooh)
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Nightingale[/name_u] (WOW)
[name_f]My[/name_f] top three are:
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Nightingale[/name_u]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Foxglove[/name_u]
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Tempest[/name_u]
Circe is absolutely magical!! The name length is absolutely not a problem, and it goes beautifully with your boys. I love [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f], [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Isadora[/name_f], [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Meridian[/name_u], [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Nightingale[/name_u], [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Pomeline[/name_f], [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Tempest[/name_u]
I’ve never seen game of thrones so I didn’t know there was a connection there, but since I read a book about the mythological figure I’ve started to really adore the name [name_f]Circe[/name_f]! From your combos I love [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Marigold[/name_f] the most as it’s so beautiful, but [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Madeleif[/name_f], [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Isadora[/name_f], and [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Nightingale[/name_u] are also amazing. I don’t think the length is an issue as it fits in nicely with your sons’ names, especially with a longer middle
I’m not sure about this, but I’m pretty sure that [name_f]Circe[/name_f] is pronounced keer-key. If it is pronounced the way I think it is, then there isn’t a Game of Thrones association. But anyways, some of the middle names you have for [name_f]Circe[/name_f] that I like are:
@Greyblue, [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Tabitha[/name_f] and [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Genevieve[/name_f] are great!!
[name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Nightingale[/name_u] seems far and away the popular choice here. I love her so.
This is definitely why I love her!
[name_f]Minerva[/name_f] is still definitely on the shortlist but we need to see other people before we commit. We may never get back together but I hope we do. It will be an everlasting, deep love whether or not the relationship makes it through the rough patch. Your [name_f]Circe[/name_f] Piccarda is gorgeous!!
I kind of love that [name_f]Circe[/name_f] is shorter, too. As number 3 will be our last, it lends a finality to the sibset when I say all three firsts together that I rarely get with our longer choices. [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Endellion[/name_u], [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Snowdrop[/name_f], and [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Ondine[/name_f] are all gorgeous!
I have never seen even a bit of GOT myself, so I think that’s part of what makes me not know how to feel about the [name_f]Cersei[/name_f] Lannister bit. I’m sure I would have an opinion otherwise… perhaps if [name_f]Circe[/name_f] remains a top consideration I should bite the bullet and devote the 65 hours to watching the show between now and a birth (looking at about a year and a half from now if we conceive when we start trying). But it does seem like, while it will remain a pop culture classic for some time, the association is starting to fade a bit already and in the years it would take for this girl’s awareness to develop, a lot will change and many people will forget the Game of Thrones similarity.
Thanks again! [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f], [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Nightingale[/name_u], [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Miranda[/name_f], [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f], and [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_u]Foxglove[/name_u] feel like my favorites at this moment and they seem to have done well with y’all as well!
@hyacinthbucket I agree entirely with your feelings about [name_f]Circe[/name_f] being shorter! I’m so glad you liked some of the suggestions, [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Snowdrop[/name_f] and [name_f]Circe[/name_f] [name_f]Ondine[/name_f] were my two favorites from them!
I think the [name_f]Cersei[/name_f] Lannister connection is complicated. She is most certainly a villian, who does some completely questionable things (sometimes awful, sometimes… really gross), but I do think she has some good qualities about her. I also think her character is incredibly written and portrayed, so it’s tough. However, you’re correct that the association will fade over time, and the spelling difference definitely helps as well!
(Also, I will recommend the show to everyone because I love it dearly and think it’s a near perfect show, but I also know it isn’t for everyone! So you might want to look into it, I definitely think if you like those kind of shows, devoting the time to it would be worth it!)
People that aren’t aware of the mythological reference may only think of [name_f]Cersei[/name_f] when hearing it but I’d hate for that to stop anyone from using the name because it really is pretty.
). I think that it’s so commanding that it fits in with the longer boy’s names, but I agree with greyblue, you may want to pair it with a longer middle.