Winter...?

So my husband is completely infatuated with the baby name for a girl:

[name]Winter[/name]. Like, he basically has taken most other girls names he had been okay with before off the table. Please recommend middle names you think flatter it.

I would prefer an I or R initial middle name or L as next-best. I had wanted to use [name]Ivy[/name] for a first name and he had been in agreement until he fell in love with [name]Winter[/name]. But I don’t really like [name]Winter[/name] [name]Ivy[/name] as that sounds like a garden centre product to me.

Current ideas, would love your opinions/suggestions:

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Imogen[/name]

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Raquela[/name]

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Iolantha[/name]

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lilith[/name] <— Too much like a fantasy novel title?

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Rae[/name] <–sounds kind of like Wintery, all one word.

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Leora[/name]

Thoughts? Criticisms? I have no taste? Since Winter is so much his name choice I would love if I loved the total combo vs. just being okay with it.

ooooohh, I love [name]Winter[/name] for a girl’s first name, truly, with great enthusiasm :slight_smile: My favorites are [name]Winter[/name] [name]Imogen[/name] and [name]Winter[/name] [name]Iolantha[/name], but I prefer [name]Ianthe[/name], because not only is it extremely unique (along with [name]Iolantha[/name]) but it means violet, which is really pretty for [name]Winter[/name]. I hope this was helpful. My favorites are:
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Iolantha[/name]/ [name]Ianthe[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Imogen[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lillith[/name]

some others are:
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Linnea[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] Lilliae
[name]Winter[/name] Iserin
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Isolde[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] Isola
[name]Winter[/name] Ismee

[name]Iolantha[/name] means violet too. :slight_smile: It’s related to [name]Yolanda[/name]/[name]Iolanda[/name] in etymology. I do very much like the meaning. :slight_smile:

I am trying to stay away from -ee ending names simply because our last name -ees as well in sound at the end and it can go rather singsong. [name]How[/name] are you pronouncing [name]Ianthe[/name]? Sorry, I am not sure I am saying it right.

[name]Iolantha[/name] is yo-lanth-uh and [name]Iolanda[/name] is pretty much just like [name]Yolanda[/name].

[name]One[/name] more name I like that means violet too is [name]Iola[/name] which is also the most phonetic of all of them, eye-oh-la. But Nameberry seems to think its dated? I would have thought it was too obscure to be especially dated.

[name]Winter[/name] is a nice name. From your list, I like [name]Winter[/name] [name]Iolantha[/name]. [name]One[/name] of the members of nameberry has a daughter named [name]Ianthe[/name] and she pronounced it like ee-an-thee, if that helps. [name]Ianthe[/name] is pretty, but I prefer [name]Iolantha[/name] with [name]Winter[/name]. Good luck!

[name]Winter[/name] is lovely. Here are some middle name options that werent mentioned. Good luck!

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Eileen[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] Leianne
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Mariah[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Selena[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Claire[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Sarai[/name]

I have a secret crush on the name [name]Winter[/name]!

Of your middle name suggestions, I like [name]Winter[/name] [name]Imogen[/name] best. I think [name]Imogen[/name] anchors [name]Winter[/name] nicely.

I think [name]Winter[/name] [name]Isla[/name] would be lovely.
Or:

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Imagine[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Iris[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Isadora[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Rory[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] Rhiannan

[name]Winter[/name] is my pick since 10th grade
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Rose[/name](from [name]Laura[/name] Ingalls wilder)
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Iris[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Faith[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Elizabeth[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Renee[/name](New birth)
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Christine[/name]/[name]Christina[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Anabella[/name]/[name]Anabelle[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Helena[/name]

I love [name]Winter[/name]! You could use [name]Winnie[/name] as a NN if you are looking for one. I love [name]Winter[/name] [name]Clementine[/name], [name]Winter[/name] [name]Claire[/name], and [name]Winter[/name] [name]Calliope[/name]. I just have a thing for the hard C sound after [name]Winter[/name].

I don’t find [name]Iola[/name] dated at all! I love [name]Winter[/name] [name]Iola[/name], it’s beautiful. Other suggestions…

[name]Winter[/name] [name]India[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Isadora[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Imara[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Rosamond[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Ramona[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Rhea[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lucia[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lisbeth[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]London[/name]

I absolutely adore [name]Winter[/name]! I think the nn [name]Winnie[/name] is too cute, too. I know a friend of a friend has an adopted daughter named [name]Winter[/name] [name]Beatrix[/name], nn [name]Winnie[/name], and I always thought that was so perfect… As for “I” and “R” names… what about:

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Isabelle[/name] (too commonplace? Since [name]Winter[/name]'s a bit unusual, I like the idea of a more common or traditional MN)
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Rachel[/name] (again, maybe not your thing–I think it’s really pretty, though)
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Rosalie[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Ruby[/name] (maybe too descriptive as a whole?)
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Isabeau[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Tabitha[/name] (I know it’s not an I or R name, but I really like it!)
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Rue[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Isis[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] Ivelisse (the one Ivelisse I’ve known says it like EEV-ah-lees)
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Ruth[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lydia[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Leila[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lilibet[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lorelei[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Luella[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lucy[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lucia[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lyra[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lila[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lillian[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lola[/name]/[name]Lolita[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Isolde[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Ileana[/name]/[name]Iliana[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Rebecca[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Renata[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Romilly[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Leonie[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Louisa[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lark[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lisette[/name]

I really like [name]Winter[/name] [name]Imogen[/name] from your options, as well. I think [name]Winter[/name] [name]Charlotte[/name] would be so pretty, too–but then I’m biased, I have [name]Charlotte[/name] [name]Eden[/name] [name]Winter[/name] on my list, haha.

Good luck!

I really really like the name [name]Winter[/name]! I didn’t on first hearing a while back, but it has grown on me big time!
I can see why you’re struggling for a middle name though!
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Imogen[/name] sounds the most pleasing to my ear, out of your combinations. I think that as [name]Winter[/name] is fairly unusual a more classic, less unsual middle name fits it well.

I cannot get [name]Winter[/name] “[name]Kate[/name]” out of my head…I blame [name]Nicole[/name] [name]Richie[/name]! I keep wanting to suggest it to you and then thinking “NO”.

Thank you so much for your thoughts and ideas, everyone. As you can see by my postcount I’m very new but I think I am already in love with this place.

It’s given me a lot to think about.

Some specific replies: my husband has vetoed [name]Isla[/name] but I do like it.

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Iris[/name] loops back to the [name]Winter[/name] + [name]Flower[/name] hot potato question. So many people mentioned it though and it does have a lovely flow to it and its not a super common [name]Rose[/name]/[name]Lily[/name] name. Gives me something to think about.

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Rosamond[/name] is really pretty. I am going to put it on the list.

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Ramona[/name] is a combo I would do in a minute - I have always loved [name]Ramona[/name] but it rhymes our last name really hard, they tangle badly. I loved it with my MAIDEN name, of course. Grr.

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Rose[/name] I have a weird phobia of [name]Rose[/name] as a middle name. I do like [name]Rosemary[/name] and [name]Rosemarie[/name] and [name]Rosamund[/name] though.

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Renee[/name](New birth) - I like this.

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Christine[/name]/[name]Christina[/name] - Really pretty sounding for a different family. Be a bit odd for a Jew and an atheist. People would be weirded out.

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Isabelle[/name] - I know its popular but I would consider this, if not for my husband’s best friend’s daughter being named [name]Isabella[/name].

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Rachel[/name] - I think this is pretty too, but it is a very VERY popular name in my family/culture so that’s why I was thinking of [name]Rae[/name] and [name]Raquel[/name] as variations.

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Isis[/name] - Going to put this on the list.

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Leila[/name] - [name]Love[/name] it, but [name]Lilith[/name] was the only related name my husband and I could agree how it was spelt. I liked [name]Leila[/name] and [name]Laila[/name] and he only liked [name]Layla.[/name] :rolleyes:
Yes, we’re that petty.

I can’t reply to every name in one post, this is too long as it is, but you’re all brilliant! Thank you!

I think [name]Winter[/name] [name]Capri[/name] sounds pretty, but I am also obsessed with the name [name]Capri[/name] and it seems that no one else is. :slight_smile:
I also like:
[name]Winter[/name] [name]London[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Louise[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lou[/name]

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Brielle[/name]

Great choices! Can I vote? I thought of [name]Winter[/name] [name]Rae[/name] before I read this! But I like [name]Winter[/name] [name]Renee[/name] even better! I am a [name]Christian[/name] and I didnt think of it when reading [name]Christine[/name] until you said something, it’s a beautiful option. And [name]Winter[/name] [name]Layla[/name] is also beautiful. I like the traditional spelling. So I vote for [name]Winter[/name] [name]Renee[/name] (or [name]Renae[/name]) and [name]Winter[/name] [name]Layla[/name]. I hope this helps!

From your list, I like [name]Winter[/name] [name]Imogen[/name] & [name]Winter[/name] [name]Raquel[/name]/[name]Raquela[/name].

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Isis[/name] - My favorite. It’s gorgeous!
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Inez[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Ingrid[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Irena[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Irene[/name]

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Linnea[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lorelei[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lucille[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Lydia[/name]

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Rebecca[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Romilly[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Rosemarie[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Roxanne[/name]

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Iola[/name] is amazing. And [name]Iola[/name] is not dated at all in my opinion.

Since [name]Winter[/name] is a little different, I would go more classic for the middle name.

[name]Winter[/name] [name]Caroline[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Catherine[/name]
[name]Winter[/name] [name]Elizabeth[/name]

Personally, I prefer [name]Ivy[/name] to [name]Winter[/name], but it is nice as well.

You know, I thought that too, but now I dont quite agree. Although [name]Winter[/name] [name]Elizabeth[/name], my favorite of those choices, flows nicely, I realized, if I met someone named Winter___classic name___ I would think, do you want to stand out, or not? It almost sounds like, oh a cool name and I’ll tack on a normal name to it. That’s why I liked [name]Renae[/name]. It’s distinctly feminine and not so yooneek it would overwhelm people, but still sounds original enough to go with [name]Winter[/name]. [name]Imo[/name].

[name]How[/name] about [name]Winter[/name] Rochel or [name]Rochelle[/name] as an alternative?