3…2…1 what are you’re thoughts on the name [name_f]Flavia[/name_f] and the vibes it gives. It’s been growing on me recently especially in sound (and how it feels bilingually which I’ve made clear previouly that is important). What names do you think go well with it from my usual style (I personally think it goes well with [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] and I’m not sure about [name_f]Clara[/name_f] and would be open to other ideas too) and I don’t think it has much nn potential but I don’t mind (especially since one of my favs [name_f]Clara[/name_f] doesn’t have much nn potential)
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I really like it as with the flah- pronunciation. It feels grand but approachable to me.
I actually think it goes better with [name_f]Clara[/name_f] than [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] as [name_f]Flavia[/name_f] feels very southern European whereas I associate [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] more with the English-speaking world and Northern Europe.
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The flah pronounciation is the one I’d be aiming to use (Yes I had to say it out loud to come to that conclusion because I usually pronounce names in my other language as well to see how they sound)
[name_f]Flavia[/name_f] is elegant, sparky with a hint of flair, but solidness too 
I actually think it goes better with [name_f]Clara[/name_f] than [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] 
but it works with both!
With [name_f]Flavia[/name_f], I’d consider the sisters:
[name_f]Ingrid[/name_f]
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f]
[name_f]Aurelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Lydia[/name_f]
[name_f]Elena[/name_f]
[name_f]Perla[/name_f]
[name_f]Josephine[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucia[/name_f]
[name_f]Juliette[/name_f]
[name_f]Mirabel[/name_f]
As for nicknames, I think [name_f]Fia[/name_f], [name_f]Via[/name_f], [name_f]Vivi[/name_f], [name_f]Fay[/name_f], [name_f]Effie[/name_f], Fliss, [name_f]Flick[/name_f], or Fi could work
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Besides my other 2 favourite names which I’d be most likely to use, out of your options my favourites are [name_f]Ingrid[/name_f] (on the threads I’ve made it obvious how much I love this one even though its fallen of my radar slightly to be overtaken by the other 2 I mentioned), Lydia/ [name_f]Elena[/name_f] (especially the latter but I have very close famiy members that are named these so they’re out of the picture) and [name_f]Aurelia[/name_f] (to a certain extent even though I prefer [name_f]Aurora[/name_f] but they’ve both grown off me quite a lot and the only reason I’d consider using them is the nn [name_u]Rory[/name_u] which isn’t a solid enough reason). As for nns Fliss is my favourite (but in a similar way to [name_u]Coco[/name_u] they would only be used in a playful homely way as opposed to something like Millie)
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polyglot from a flavia-as-a-common-name-land opinion:
i don’t know how i’m still surprised every time, but flavia can be englished as flayvia huh
i suddenly don’t hate it, but i personally am not in love with flavia either way, so, i guess?
around where i live, it’s common but not as much for littles, it’s currently an everyday adult name. id definitely go 
if i heard or saw it mentioned in a not-my-language situation, which leads us to:
yes:
refreshing for those who dont know her, safe for those who do. is quite international, matches your other names, nice, strong, girly choice.
to consider:
you mentioned bilingually - is it in a “i want it to work internationally” or in a bilingual family kind of situation? since it is so common with romance languages, and virtually unknown outside of it, it brings with it a context - not that it can’t be used, not at all, but might require explaining if you have no connections.
and to consider, if you’re ok with constantly having to explain the name - past reasons, you might have to spell it out often, and might get different pronunciations often. are you ok with them all? similar to clara, are both clare-uh and clah-ruh nice on your ears?
back to being native of flavia lands:
i’m incredibly confused about the clara question. do you mean you’re not sure if flavia goes with clara? they’re… sister names? sounds very normal to me? if that’s the question, you’re fine on them going together.
but to consider: matilda and clara are known, flavia less so. if you live in a non romance language area, flavia will have a much different experience than her sisters.
i’ll try giving you a few options that might not be mentioned (ive run into the issue of some not working in english, to please double check me 
):
milena
mirena
melinda
mirabella
mirela
perola (pearl)
iara
bianca
sabina
caroline / a
coraline
ok ive forgotten every name ive ever known
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- Bilingual family kind of way since I speak both languages (passed down even though I grew up elsewhere and I want that to continue). [name_f]My[/name_f] name is uncommon (go by my nn here and irl sometimes) but still love it (connected to my culture mentioned above and always mispronounced so idc about correcting/explaining the names even for my future kids).
- Yes I mean as sister names and in my area I’ve never I’ve suprisingly never come across either of the 3 names so it depends regionally and maybe if I choose to live abroad (in the country I’m implying) all 3 names are equally popular.
- As for sisters names you reccomend [name_f]Sabina[/name_f] and [name_f]Mirela[/name_f] I think could work well in english and [name_f]Mirela[/name_f] is actually relatively known (in that country as well)
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I know two grown-up Flavias (one is Brazilian) and they’re both legendary in their job fields, so I associate it with smart, successful, leadership vibes It’s a fabulous name and really underused imo
I think it’s versatile and pairs well with a lot of names. [name_f]Clara[/name_f] and [name_f]Matilda[/name_f] both work to me.
It was big in [name_u]Brazil[/name_u] in the 80s-90s so I’m looking to that era for pairing inspiration: [name_f]Renata[/name_f], [name_f]Luana[/name_f], [name_f]Karina[/name_f], [name_f]Eliana[/name_f], [name_f]Rafaela[/name_f], [name_f]Paloma[/name_f]
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i really like flavia !! she’s familiar but distinct, and has quite a cool, unique vibe. my personal primary association is to the texts i first learnt latin from (which were about a very soapy relationship between a flavia and a marcus) so it feels quite classical. i personally slightly prefer the french variant, flavie, as she feels so cool and has a beautiful delicate sound. if i had a flavia, i’d probably call her flavie as a nickname !
vibe-wise, she looks like this!!
from your uc, i would name a sister:
matilda
esme
camille
giselle
odette
because they all have similar (or complementary) vibes and imagery, so sit together so well!!
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You’ve had a lot of more informed opinions already but I just want to say that I knew a [name_f]Flavia[/name_f] (FLAY-vee-uh) at school, I really like it and it gives me posh, arty vibes 
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