Danielle is looking for a girls' name to compliment her sons' names — Lewis and Theodore.
Danielle writes: "We have decided if it's a boy he'll be named Thomas but we are stuck on a name for a daughter. We will be using Eileen as the middle name. We have compiled a list but are having a tough time sticking with one. I think the biggest issue is finding a nickname, since we use Lou and Theo a lot, the name definitely has to have a nickname. Here is our list:I
Evelyn Eileen
Nora Eileen
Clara Eileen
I love vintage names personally, my husband isn't as picky as I am so he's more open but says he likes vintage names too. I love that Lewis and Theodore pair well together. I am a little worried about repeating initials, I'm not sure if it looks strange (for example Evelyn Eileen) plus they are related names too I believe? I keep it on the table because I have "lynns" in the family and it has several cute nicknames.
I can't use Amelia, Thea, Lily, Sarah, Lillian, Eleanor, Alice any H name because of our surname."
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Evelyn, Clara and Nora are all beautiful options, though, with the exception of Evelyn, the latter two are difficult to nickname. The options below have been chosen with their nickname options in mind and using your current list as a guide.
Anais – A sleek French gem, Anais has been linked to Anna for centuries, but it is now thought that it is the French form of the Greek Anaitis, derived from Ancient Persian goddess Anahita whose name meant "pure".
Annabel(le) – A sweet Victorian darling, Annabel hails back to the Middle Ages when it developed as a medieval Scottish form of Amabel meaning "loveable". The nickname potential is wide from Annie, Anna, Abby or Belle/Bella.
Arabella – A relative of Annabel, Arabella possibly derives from the same source as Annabel or else derives from the Latin for "exorable, benevolent". Ari, Aria, Abby and Belle/Bella could all be used.
Aurora – The Roman goddess of the dawn with Nora's ending and Evelyn's romance. Aura or Rory could be short forms.
Beatrice – Queen Victoria put this royal medieval and Shakespearean name back on the map when she gave it to her youngest daughter in 1857, catapulting the name back into the top 100. It has numerous nickname options including Bea, Bebe, Bess, Betsy, Betty, Bree, Trissy etc. A similar option is Potter-inspired Beatrix.
Charlotte – A sweet Georgian name which has been royally endorsed since the Middle Ages. Lottie is a sweet go-to nickname.
Delilah – The independent "bad girl" of the Bible who is now receiving a redemption of character. It wasn't too uncommon a name in the 18th century, and only started declining under the puritanical Victorians. It is now having its heyday again.
Edith – It's staggering how many amazing women in history have answered to Edith and it is now proudly back in the top 100 again. Edie is an adorable short form which is also proving stylish.
Elodie – Another way to get to Edie (or Ellie/Ella for that matter) is chic French Elodie which ranks just below the top 100.
Eloise – And speaking of chic French imports, Eloise is a medieval staple which is pretty stylish.
Emilia – Emmy or Millie work perfectly with sleek Emilia, the Latinised form of perennial Emily.
Evangeline – You are right to say that Evelyn does mean the same as Eileen -- they both derive from Avelina. However, Evangeline has all the same nickname choices as Evelyn (more, arguably!) but with a completely separate origin.
Felicity – A lively and happy name (matching its meaning of "happiness, bliss") with a vintage feel.
Imogen – A sweet Shakespearean choice connected to an ancient British queen. Immy, Ginny or Gina can be used as nicknames.
Matilda – A medieval powerhouse, borne by numerous warrior queens, and was revived by the Victorians giving it a vintage vibe. Matty, Millie, Tilly and Maddy can be used as nicknames.
Ottilie – A ladylike vintage option which can be shortened to Tilly, Ottie, Ollie or Lottie.
Penelope – Faithful Penelope hails from Greek mythology. Her ancient name is now a stylish modern choice, and the nickname options are numerous -- Penny, Polly, Poppy, Nell and Ellie to name a few.
Rosa / Rose / Rosalie – Not only the name of the beautiful rose, long before Rose was adopted as a given name in honour of the flower in Britain it was already in use as an everyday English form of the Norman name Roheis meaning "famous, renowned one".Rosa was its Latinised form and Rosalie is an elaborate French form. All can have the sweet nickname Rosie.
I hope this will help give some new inspiration for girls' names.
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