The next batch on our list

You’ve all been so helpful narrowing down the first half of the alphabet when it comes to our girl list, so we’re working on the second half now. Here are N, O, and P names. Please let me know which are your faves and if you have any other suggestions for combos for any of them. Thank you!

[name_f]Naroa[/name_f] - We both love this name, but I find it hard to pair with middles that I like. Combos: [name_f]Naroa[/name_f] [name_u]Vesper[/name_u], [name_f]Naroa[/name_f] [name_f]Sonnet[/name_f], [name_f]Naroa[/name_f] Zay

[name_f]Neema[/name_f] - I’m not particularly sure about this name, but it has importance to my husband. Combos: [name_f]Neema[/name_f] [name_f]Ferelith[/name_f], [name_f]Neema[/name_f] [name_f]Kassiani[/name_f], [name_f]Neema[/name_f] [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f]

[name_f]Nyssa[/name_f] - We love the multiple meanings, but I’m wondering if it’s a little too simple. [name_f]Nerissa[/name_f] and [name_f]Narcisa[/name_f] have been vetoed by the husband, so it’s just [name_f]Nyssa[/name_f]. Combos: [name_f]Nyssa[/name_f] Tatienne, [name_f]Nyssa[/name_f]

[name_f]Olympia[/name_f] - I love it, husband likes it but loves nickname [name_f]Pia[/name_f]. Combos: [name_f]Olympia[/name_f] [name_f]Francine[/name_f], [name_f]Olympia[/name_f] [name_f]Rhoswen[/name_f], [name_f]Olympia[/name_f] [name_f]Birdie[/name_f]

[name_f]Odelina[/name_f] - So, [name_f]Odelette[/name_f] is my favorite O name (we already have a stellar combo for it) but very few other people like it. [name_f]Odelina[/name_f] is kind of a compromise for us, but I do like it. Combos: [name_f]Odelina[/name_f] [name_f]Mabel[/name_f], [name_f]Odelina[/name_f] [name_u]Cyan[/name_u], [name_f]Odelina[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]

[name_f]Odessa[/name_f] - I like the strength I get from this, but it’s not my fave. Combos: [name_f]Odessa[/name_f] [name_u]Lior[/name_u], [name_f]Odessa[/name_f] [name_f]Miette[/name_f], [name_f]Odessa[/name_f] [name_u]True[/name_u]

[name_f]Ottoline[/name_f]/Ottilie - I like both of these, and we’d probably use [name_f]Tilly[/name_f] as a nickname. It’s not at the top of our list, but one of them will probably stay on it, so please let me know which you like better. Combos: [name_f]Ottoline[/name_f] [name_f]Maia[/name_f], [name_f]Ottoline[/name_f] [name_f]Esta[/name_f], [name_f]Ottoline[/name_f] [name_u]Quill[/name_u], [name_f]Ottilie[/name_f] Sojourn, [name_f]Ottilie[/name_f] [name_f]Thora[/name_f], [name_f]Ottilie[/name_f] [name_f]Rosa[/name_f], [name_f]Ottilie[/name_f] [name_u]Bevin[/name_u]

[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] - I have loved this name for a long time, but worry that it’s getting too popular for me. Combos: [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] [name_f]Coretta[/name_f], [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] [name_f]Amadea[/name_f], [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f]

[name_f]Philomena[/name_f] - Since we first started talking about names many years ago now, this has been on the list. I like it, and my husband really likes [name_f]Philomena[/name_f] [name_u]Briar[/name_u]. [name_f]Philou[/name_f] may or may not be another possibility. Combos: [name_f]Philomena[/name_f] [name_u]Briar[/name_u], [name_f]Philomena[/name_f] [name_u]Dove[/name_u]

[name_u]Peri[/name_u] - Pretty high on our list. For one of the shorter names, it is appealing to us and also subtly honors important people. Combos: [name_u]Peri[/name_u] [name_f]Francesca[/name_f], [name_u]Peri[/name_u] [name_f]Claudia[/name_f], [name_u]Peri[/name_u] [name_f]Constantina[/name_f], [name_u]Peri[/name_u] [name_f]Genoveva[/name_f]

[name_f]Pippa[/name_f] - I love it. Husband has vetoed [name_f]Philippa[/name_f], so it’s just [name_f]Pippa[/name_f]. Combos: [name_f]Pippa[/name_f] [name_f]Francine[/name_f], [name_f]Pippa[/name_f] [name_f]Marceline[/name_f], [name_f]Pippa[/name_f] [name_f]Jovienne[/name_f]

[name_f]Perla[/name_f] - We both really like it, much better than [name_f]Pearl[/name_f]. I’m thinking I like it slightly more as a middle name. Combos: [name_f]Perla[/name_f] [name_f]Joliet[/name_f], [name_f]Perla[/name_f] [name_f]Judith[/name_f], [name_f]Perla[/name_f] [name_f]Marjorie[/name_f], [name_f]Perla[/name_f] [name_f]Thomasine[/name_f]

[name_f]Paloma[/name_f] - One of the few names my husband added to our list himself. I like it well enough, and I’m waiting to find a combo that will make me love it. Combos: [name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_f]Devri[/name_f], [name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_f]Rhoswen[/name_f]

[name_f]Naroa[/name_f] - [name_f]Naroa[/name_f] is so bold and interesting! [name_f]Naroa[/name_f] [name_f]Sonnet[/name_f] is lovely and I’ll suggest [name_f]Naroa[/name_f] [name_f]Zadie[/name_f]

[name_f]Neema[/name_f] - it reminds me a bit of [name_m]Nemo[/name_m] but it has a bright sound. [name_f]Neema[/name_f] [name_f]Ferelith[/name_f] is beautiful. [name_f]Neema[/name_f] [name_u]Endellion[/name_u] came to mind

[name_f]Nyssa[/name_f] - the simplicity is sweet and fresh. [name_f]Nyssa[/name_f] Tatienne is lovely! [name_f]Nyssa[/name_f] [name_f]Pomeline[/name_f]?

[name_f]Olympia[/name_f] - [name_f]Olympia[/name_f] is so bold and lovely. [name_f]Olympia[/name_f] [name_f]Francine[/name_f] and [name_f]Olympia[/name_f] [name_f]Birdie[/name_f] are beautiful. [name_f]Olympia[/name_f] [name_f]Bronwen[/name_f]?

[name_f]Odelina[/name_f] - I actually prefer [name_f]Odelette[/name_f] but [name_f]Odelina[/name_f] has a lyrical, bubbly sound. I love [name_f]Odelina[/name_f] [name_f]Mabel[/name_f] and [name_f]Odelina[/name_f] [name_f]Hazel[/name_f]. [name_f]Odelina[/name_f] [name_f]Bronte[/name_f]? [name_f]Odelina[/name_f] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f]

[name_f]Odessa[/name_f] - it’s strong and bold and i love nn [name_u]Dessie[/name_u]. [name_f]Odessa[/name_f] [name_u]True[/name_u] is lovely. [name_f]Odessa[/name_f] [name_f]Viviette[/name_f]?

[name_f]Ottoline[/name_f]/Ottilie - both of these are gorgeous but I slightly prefer [name_f]Ottilie[/name_f], especially for the nn [name_f]Tilly[/name_f]. [name_f]Ottilie[/name_f] [name_f]Thora[/name_f] is gorgeous. [name_f]Ottilie[/name_f] [name_f]Rhoswen[/name_f]?

[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] - it does feel a lot more popular than your other choices but it is a gorgeous name. [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] [name_f]Coretta[/name_f] and [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] [name_f]Amadea[/name_f] are lovely. [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] Junipet? [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] [name_f]Cressida[/name_f]?

[name_f]Philomena[/name_f] - sleek, cheerful and lovely. Philomena Dove is pretty

[name_u]Peri[/name_u] - [name_u]Peri[/name_u] is interesting and cool. [name_u]Peri[/name_u] [name_f]Claudia[/name_f] is gorgeous

[name_f]Pippa[/name_f] - cute and quirky! [name_f]Pippa[/name_f] [name_f]Jovienne[/name_f] and [name_f]Pippa[/name_f] [name_f]Marceline[/name_f] are lovely

[name_f]Perla[/name_f] - distinct and sparky. [name_f]Perla[/name_f] [name_f]Joliet[/name_f] and [name_f]Perla[/name_f] [name_f]Thomasine[/name_f] are pretty. [name_f]Perla[/name_f] Halimeada, [name_f]Perla[/name_f] [name_f]Calliope[/name_f]?

[name_f]Paloma[/name_f] - love the sound and meaning. [name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_f]Rhoswen[/name_f] is nice. [name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_u]Evren[/name_u], [name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_f]Joliet[/name_f], [name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_f]Cleo[/name_f], [name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_u]Atlas[/name_u], [name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_u]Briar[/name_u], [name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_u]Indigo[/name_u]

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Thank you so much for the feedback. [name_f]Naroa[/name_f] [name_f]Zadie[/name_f] is really intriguing. I also like [name_f]Odessa[/name_f] [name_f]Vivienne[/name_f] and [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] [name_f]Cressida[/name_f]. I appreciate all of your responses, Greyblue. Thank you!

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Naroa - this looks really pretty but for some reason I’m having a really hard time saying it. [name_f]Naroa[/name_f] Zay is really nice!

Neema - I’ve not super keen on it either, but if it is important t your husband, maybe consider putting it in the middle spot? [name_f]Neema[/name_f] [name_f]Ferelith[/name_f] is lovely, and [name_f]Ferelith[/name_f] [name_f]Neema[/name_f] would be as well.

Nyssa - I don’t think it’s too simple. It seems like a less familiar, more fantastical version of [name_f]Tessa[/name_f]. [name_f]Nyssa[/name_f] Tatienne is gorgeous!

Olympia - So powerful, and [name_f]Pia[/name_f] is adorable! [name_f]My[/name_f] favourite of your combos is [name_f]Olympia[/name_f] [name_f]Francine[/name_f].

Odelina - I think [name_f]Odelina[/name_f] is pretty. [name_f]Odelina[/name_f] [name_f]Mabel[/name_f] is very sweet.

Odessa - this is so gorgeous. It’s strong and princess-y at the same time. I love [name_f]Odessa[/name_f] [name_u]True[/name_u]!

Ottoline/Ottilie - I like both of these, but prefer [name_f]Ottilie[/name_f]. It’s just so sweet and sounds like the name of a little girl with long hair who loves running around outside and catching butterflies. [name_f]Ottilie[/name_f] [name_f]Rosa[/name_f] is beautiful!

Phoebe - I’m pretty neutral about [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f], but I don’t think it is too popular (although it depends on where you are.) [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] [name_f]Cecilia[/name_f] is pretty.

Philomena - [name_f]Philomena[/name_f] is strong, and I like the combo [name_f]Philomena[/name_f] [name_u]Briar[/name_u], but honestly [name_f]Philomena[/name_f] feels a bit heavy.a bit much. Maybe with [name_f]Philou[/name_f] as a nickname it would seem more wearable?

Peri - short, but has a lot of energy and personality. It sound so fun, and being an honour is even better! [name_u]Peri[/name_u] [name_f]Constantina[/name_f] is my favourite.

Pippa - this is also so much fun! [name_f]Pippa[/name_f] [name_f]Marceline[/name_f] and [name_f]Pippa[/name_f] [name_f]Jovienne[/name_f] are both lively and beautiful!

Perla - I also prefer it over [name_f]Pearl[/name_f], but I’m not super into either. [name_f]Perla[/name_f] [name_f]Joliet[/name_f] is cute though.

Paloma - rolls off the tongue nicely, but for some reason it’s never really been one I like. [name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_f]Rhoswen[/name_f] is a nice combo - or what do you think of [name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_u]True[/name_u] or [name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_f]Judith[/name_f] (to draw from some of your other combos).

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Thank you so much for the feedback! It’s really helpful to see what others like so that we can narrow our huge list down. I do like [name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_f]Judith[/name_f] a lot, thank you!

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