Time to talk girl names!

[name_f]My[/name_f] husband won’t discuss baby names until we’re actually expecting and know the gender. We just found out [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] is getting a little sister! I’m so thrilled to have two girls. This will likely be our last but we aren’t 100% set yet. If this baby had been a boy his name would have been [name_u]August[/name_u].

Unfortunately now that we’re actually discussing names, my husband has vetoed most of my favorites. The only names he said we can keep on the list are [name_f]Harriet[/name_f] except he doesn’t like [name_f]Hattie[/name_f] as a nickname, and [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] but I’m afraid it’s a mouthful with [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]. So I need lots of name suggestions!

Here are some of my favorites and his objections, so you get a sense of our styles:

[name_f]Ramona[/name_f] - he says we aren’t Italian or Spanish enough to use it. I have no idea if this name is even popular in [name_f]Italy[/name_f] but that’s the vibe it gives him

[name_f]Tessa[/name_f]

[name_u]Vivian[/name_u] - too much of a Grandma name

[name_f]Ingrid[/name_f] - a family member’s name but also too much of a Grandma name

[name_f]Georgia[/name_f] - he doesn’t like that it’s the name of a state

[name_f]Liza[/name_f]

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] - he’s eh on this one

[name_f]Willa[/name_f] - “absolutely not”

I don’t have a lot to work with and I’m open to suggestions of sister names that pair well with [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f]! Ideally names that are well known without being too popular (I care more about popularity than he does) and not overly associated with a specific time period. A good meaning is great too, but I’m starting to think our criteria is going to be tough to fit!

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Based on [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] (such a great name), and names he doesn’t object to (Sylvie, [name_f]Liza[/name_f], Tessa) I will suggest…

[name_f]Ella[/name_f] - completely or fairy maiden
[name_f]Eleanor[/name_f] “Nora/Ella/Ellie”
[name_f]Audrey[/name_f] - noble strength
[name_f]Naomi[/name_f] - pleasant
[name_f]Mae[/name_f]
[name_f]Margot[/name_f] - pearl
[name_u]Marlowe[/name_u]
[name_u]Esme[/name_u] - beloved
[name_f]Louisa[/name_f]
[name_f]Felicity[/name_f] - happy/good fortune
[name_f]Stella[/name_f] - star
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f]

Congrats on baby #2! Sorry he vetoed your favs!

Maybe…

[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] & [name_f]Elowen[/name_f] nn [name_f]Elle[/name_f], [name_f]Ellie[/name_f], [name_f]Winnie[/name_f], [name_u]Winn[/name_u]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] & [name_f]Opal[/name_f] nn [name_m]Opie[/name_m]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] & [name_f]Anneliese[/name_f] nn [name_f]Ann[/name_f], [name_f]Annie[/name_f], [name_f]Lissy[/name_f], [name_f]Liesl[/name_f], [name_u]Lisa[/name_u]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] & [name_u]Sasha[/name_u] nn [name_m]Sash[/name_m]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] & [name_f]Lissette[/name_f] nn [name_f]Lissy[/name_f], [name_f]Ettie[/name_f],
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] & [name_f]Maren[/name_f] nn [name_u]Mar[/name_u], [name_f]Mare[/name_f], [name_u]Ren[/name_u]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] & [name_f]Apolline[/name_f] nn Appi, [name_f]Polly[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] & [name_f]Thisbe[/name_f] nn Thissy, [name_f]Bea[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] & [name_f]Thea[/name_f] nn “The”
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] & [name_u]Zoe[/name_u] (unsure if the rhyme is off-putting?) nn [name_u]Zo[/name_u], Zozo
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] & [name_f]Susanna[/name_f] nn [name_f]Suzie[/name_f], [name_f]Anna[/name_f], Sooz

Hopefully these help :slight_smile:

[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] and [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] go well together I think.
I don’t know why, but [name_f]Daphne[/name_f] seems to be the sister of [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] to me.
Other ideas:
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]
[name_f]Thea[/name_f]
[name_f]Danica[/name_f]
[name_u]Wren[/name_u]
[name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]
[name_f]Cora[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f]
[name_f]Elodie[/name_f]
[name_f]Hallie[/name_f]
[name_u]Harlow[/name_u]
[name_f]Liana[/name_f]

[name_f]Theresa[/name_f] or [name_f]Therese[/name_f], [name_f]Vivienne[/name_f] or [name_f]Vivianna[/name_f], [name_u]Willow[/name_u] and [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] could be some interesting alternatives to your list. Perhaps your husband would like them.
[name_f]Harriet[/name_f] is a wonderful name and I believe it doesn’t need a nickname. [name_u]Powerful[/name_u], with great namesakes, vintage but ready to shine!
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] is so beautiful too! It’s sweet, melodic, elegant and gentle. I always associate it with the color green. [name_f]Sylvia[/name_f] is another gorgeous possibility and it doesn’t end with a similar sound to [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f].

Other ideas:
[name_f]Eloise[/name_f]
[name_f]Dahlia[/name_f]
[name_u]Simone[/name_u]
[name_f]Veronica[/name_f]
[name_u]Laurel[/name_u]
[name_f]Tamara[/name_f]
[name_f]Ines[/name_f]
[name_u]Rose[/name_u]
[name_f]Lenora[/name_f]
[name_f]Olive[/name_f]
[name_u]Florence[/name_u]
[name_f]Daisy[/name_f]
[name_f]Esther[/name_f]
[name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Cordelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Evangeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Diana[/name_f]
[name_f]Greta[/name_f]
[name_f]Hermione[/name_f]
[name_f]Maude[/name_f]
[name_f]Isadora[/name_f]
[name_f]Leona[/name_f]
[name_f]Tallulah[/name_f]
[name_u]Alma[/name_u]
[name_u]Blythe[/name_u]
[name_f]Scarlett[/name_f]
[name_f]Julia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f]
[name_u]Juniper[/name_u]
[name_f]Delilah[/name_f]
[name_f]Azalea[/name_f]
[name_f]Gemma[/name_f]
[name_f]Alice[/name_f]
[name_f]Estelle[/name_f]
[name_u]June[/name_u]
[name_f]Miriam[/name_f]
[name_f]Rowena[/name_f]
[name_f]Adele[/name_f]
[name_f]Theodora[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecilia[/name_f]
[name_u]Meredith[/name_u]
[name_f]Agnes[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Maxine[/name_f]
[name_f]Eliza[/name_f]

[name_f]Augusta[/name_f]?

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Congratulations on your second daughter! You have great taste in names.

Ideas:

[name_f]Ann[/name_f]
[name_f]Delila[/name_f]
[name_f]Eliza[/name_f]
[name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f]
[name_f]Gwendolyn[/name_f]
[name_f]Hallie[/name_f]
[name_f]Lita[/name_f]
[name_f]Lizzie[/name_f]
[name_u]Lou[/name_u]
[name_f]Lucinda[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucy[/name_f]
[name_f]Lulu[/name_f]
Malinda/Melinda
[name_f]Margaret[/name_f]
[name_f]Martha[/name_f]
[name_f]Mary[/name_f]
[name_f]Nancy[/name_f]
[name_f]Priscilla[/name_f]
[name_f]Rachel[/name_f]
Rebecca/Rebekah
[name_f]Sarah[/name_f]
[name_f]Susan[/name_f]
[name_f]Sylvia[/name_f]
[name_f]Vivi[/name_f]
[name_f]Viviana[/name_f]

[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and…

[name_f]Thea[/name_f]
[name_f]Etta[/name_f]
[name_f]Daphne[/name_f]
[name_f]Audrey[/name_f]
[name_u]Blythe[/name_u]
[name_u]Hadley[/name_u]
[name_u]Arden[/name_u]
[name_u]Bryn[/name_u]
[name_f]Alice[/name_f]
[name_u]Evelyn[/name_u]
[name_f]Theresa[/name_f]
[name_f]Imogen[/name_f]
[name_f]Greta[/name_f]

Congrats! Some amazing names, here are some more.

[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and…

[name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Naomi[/name_f]
[name_u]Hazel[/name_u]
[name_f]Amelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Alice[/name_f]
[name_f]Julia[/name_f]
[name_f]Marina[/name_f]
[name_f]Daphne[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariana[/name_f]

good luck! :white_heart:

[name_f]Harriet[/name_f] doesn’t need a nickname - it works so nicely in full. [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and [name_f]Harriet[/name_f] are perfect for sisters. But if you do feel it needs a nickname, there’s also [name_f]Hettie[/name_f], [name_f]Etta[/name_f], [name_f]Ettie[/name_f] or even [name_m]Hart[/name_m] or [name_f]Heart[/name_f].

[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] also work well together, unless you’re set on no matching endings.

[name_f]Ramona[/name_f] doesn’t feel overly Spanish to me, because my main association is [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] [name_u]Quimby[/name_u] from the books by [name_u]Beverly[/name_u] [name_u]Cleary[/name_u]. That [name_f]Ramona[/name_f] had a sister named [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f], which also feels like a name you might consider (along with Beatrix). I also want to suggest [name_f]Rosemary[/name_f] (could be nn [name_u]Romy[/name_u] or [name_u]Remy[/name_u] as well as Rosie) or [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f].

I’m not sure if your husband objects to [name_f]Tessa[/name_f], but [name_f]Vanessa[/name_f] (or just Nessa), [name_f]Estella[/name_f], [name_f]Thora[/name_f], [name_f]Sienna[/name_f] or [name_u]Sierra[/name_u], [name_f]Tara[/name_f] or [name_u]Aster[/name_u] are other options.

[name_u]Vivian[/name_u] is no longer a grandma name! It currently sits just outside the top 100 in the US. There are plenty of young Vivians (and Viviennes) around. But if you can’t convince your husband, how about: [name_f]Lillian[/name_f], [name_f]Livia[/name_f], [name_f]Lydia[/name_f], [name_f]Eva[/name_f], [name_f]Viveka[/name_f] or [name_f]Vivica[/name_f], [name_f]Victoria[/name_f], [name_f]Aviva[/name_f], [name_f]Ziva[/name_f], [name_f]Adrienne[/name_f], [name_f]Juliana[/name_f]?

[name_f]Ingrid[/name_f] is fantastic, but I can understand your husband’s viewpoint here as it is very uncommon. I’ve seen [name_u]Indie[/name_u] suggested as a nickname, which I think is great - maybe that could change his thoughts on it. Otherwise, would he like [name_f]Imogen[/name_f], [name_f]Astrid[/name_f], [name_f]Isobel[/name_f], [name_f]Sigrid[/name_f], or [name_u]Indigo[/name_u]?

[name_f]Georgia[/name_f] - it depends on your location. For me, in Australia, it’s 100% a name because we are so far from the US (and from the country of [name_f]Georgia[/name_f], for that matter!). I don’t know how it’s perceived as a name in other places so I can’t comment on that. How about [name_f]Georgina[/name_f] instead, or [name_f]Georgette[/name_f]?

[name_f]Liza[/name_f] - again, not sure your husband’s thoughts on this. I’ll suggest instead: [name_u]Louise[/name_u], [name_f]Lyra[/name_f], [name_f]Lucia[/name_f], [name_f]Lila[/name_f], [name_f]Laura[/name_f], [name_f]Lola[/name_f], [name_f]Alicia[/name_f], [name_f]Ayla[/name_f], [name_f]Isla[/name_f], [name_f]Zilla[/name_f], [name_f]Zora[/name_f], [name_u]Zola[/name_u]

[name_f]Bridget[/name_f] - I love this with [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f], too bad your husband’s not on board. Maybe [name_f]Bridie[/name_f] or [name_f]Birdie[/name_f], [name_f]Bernadette[/name_f], [name_f]Paige[/name_f], [name_f]Odette[/name_f], [name_f]Juliet[/name_f], [name_f]Yvette[/name_f]?

[name_f]Willa[/name_f] - seems like a no go. Instead: [name_f]Wilhelmina[/name_f], [name_u]Billie[/name_u], [name_f]Lily[/name_f], [name_f]Calla[/name_f], [name_f]Nella[/name_f], [name_f]Celia[/name_f], [name_u]Holly[/name_u], [name_f]Mila[/name_f], [name_f]Emilia[/name_f], [name_f]Orla[/name_f]

Good luck!

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I do love the names you have already, but here are a few more options
Zemri
[name_f]Helia[/name_f]
[name_f]Medea[/name_f]
[name_f]Navie[/name_f]
[name_f]Lilah[/name_f]
[name_f]Naliah[/name_f]
[name_f]Natalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Amelia[/name_f]
[name_f]Tess[/name_f] (For Tessa)
[name_u]Lauren[/name_u]
[name_f]Cece[/name_f]
[name_f]Cyra[/name_f]
[name_f]Bree[/name_f]
[name_f]Emily[/name_f]
[name_f]Aliah[/name_f]

[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] is a lovely name :heart:

[name_f]Harriet[/name_f] is a sweet name! Does he like [name_f]Hettie[/name_f], [name_f]Ettie[/name_f] or [name_f]Etta[/name_f]?

Some ideas based on yours (and taking into account your husband’s objections):

[name_f]Rosa[/name_f]
[name_u]Lilian[/name_u]
[name_f]Stella[/name_f]
[name_f]Imogen[/name_f]
[name_f]Genevieve[/name_f]
[name_f]Juliet[/name_f]
[name_f]Matilda[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Clara[/name_f]
[name_f]Annabel[/name_f]
[name_f]Emmeline[/name_f]
[name_f]Lucy[/name_f]
[name_f]Cora[/name_f]
[name_f]Zara[/name_f]
[name_f]Alice[/name_f]
[name_f]Lydia[/name_f]

I think [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] work well together. [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and…
[name_f]Tabitha[/name_f]
[name_f]Adrienne[/name_f]
[name_u]Teagan[/name_u]
[name_f]Samara[/name_f]
[name_u]Willow[/name_u]
[name_f]Caroline[/name_f]
[name_f]Cecilia[/name_f]
[name_f]Mavis[/name_f]
[name_f]Nadine[/name_f]
[name_f]Ottilie[/name_f]
[name_f]Imogen[/name_f]
[name_u]Simone[/name_u]
[name_f]Zelda[/name_f]
[name_f]Bernadette[/name_f]
[name_f]Alice[/name_f]

[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and [name_u]Morgan[/name_u]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and [name_f]Alana[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and [name_f]Molly[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and [name_u]Aspen[/name_u]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and [name_f]Nora[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and [name_f]Elsie[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and [name_f]Myla[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and [name_f]Brianna[/name_f]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and [name_u]Andrea[/name_u]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and [name_u]Camille[/name_u]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] and [name_u]Delaney[/name_u]