Thoughts and MN suggestions?

General Name Discussion
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What do you think of the name Tehani for a little girl?

Here’s what I know about the name:
It’s of Tahitian origin, means “the sweet caress of flowers” or “loved one,” and can be pronounced as tay-ha-nee or teh-ha-nee.

I personally prefer and would use the teh-ha-nee pronunciation.

[name_f]Do[/name_f] you think it would age well?
Does it fit in a [name_m]New[/name_m] Zealand European + Polynesian family? …as a [hypothetical] sister to [name_f]Siena[/name_f]?
Any middle name suggestions?

Thanks :slight_smile:

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We considered Tehani as a mn for our daughter. (My G-G-G-Grandmother was from Raiatea).

I think Tehani would be cute as a sister for Siena and I think it is definitely one of the more approachable FP options.

As a mn I 'd probably choose something clean and simple to compliment Jane.

Tehani Clare
Tehani Grace
Tehani Kate
Tehani Eve

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Tehani -I really like and think its good with [name_f]Siena[/name_f]. I’m in Australia -we are used to Maori, Polynesian names. Many families and friends have heritage similar to yours. No reason I see from my limited experience that it would not age well. [name_f]Hani[/name_f] could be a lovely nickname if you were wanting another idea. It is such a beautiful name, I love saying Tehani.
I agree with the PP who suggests a middle similar to [name_f]Jane[/name_f]. I am not sure that is what you were wanting though.:slight_smile:
[name_f]Eve[/name_f] & [name_f]Grace[/name_f], I like
[name_f]Leia[/name_f]
[name_f]Laure[/name_f]/a
or
[name_f]Lily[/name_f]
[name_u]Eden[/name_u]
[name_f]Beth[/name_f]
[name_f]Claire[/name_f]
[name_f]Mae[/name_f].

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From both of your suggestions I really like Tehani [name_f]Grace[/name_f] and Tehani [name_f]Beth[/name_f], thanks!

Anyone else? :slight_smile:

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OP , I just saw ( very observant) the name [name_f]Dawn[/name_f] on your sig.
Tehani [name_f]Dawn[/name_f] really appeals to me …:slight_smile: