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[Tora]

Okay so my name taste has greatly changed since I was last active on the forum and now I've found that my list is missing a lot of middle names! I have first names that I adore but can't find any middle names that I like as well.
I would appreciate any type of suggestions or feedback

Girls:
Florence Adelaide (Flora)
Araminta Jade (Minnie)
Cordelia Violet (Cory)
Gwendolyn Ivy (Gwen)
Josephine Kathryn (Josie)
Ruth Alexandra (Rue)
Eleanor (Elea)
Jessamine (Jessa)
Esther

Boys:
Ezekiel Thomas (Zeke)
Theodore Alexander (Teddy)
Andrew George
Abraham Paul (Bram)
Charles Oliver (Charlie)
Samuel Benjamin (Sam)
Gideon Paul
Archer (Archie)
Phillip
Everett (Rhett)

Thanks in advance!
Tori

[Laugh-Dream-Love]

Girls:
Florence Adelaide (Flora) - I'm not a fan of Florence, or the nickname Flora, and to me it would flow better switched around (Adelaide Florence). It's a nice combo though.
Araminta Jade (Minnie) - I'm finding it hard to like Araminta, though I feel like it's a name that could grow on me. I like how you've paired it with the more popular Jade as a middle, and the nickname Minnie is just too cute!
Cordelia Violet (Cory) - Again, not a fan of Cordelia, although Cory is darling. Violet is beautiful, and it's a name that I have on my list. This is an okay combo, and the flow is nice.
Gwendolyn Ivy (Gwen) - My step-nan was a Gwendolyn, so this name has a precious place in my heart (trying to find a first name to go with it is hard though). Ivy isn't my cup of tea, but it goes nicely in the middle spot.
Josephine Kathryn (Josie) - Love Josephine nickname Josie (adorable!), but I don't think Kathryn flows well after it, maybe something with a different ending; Claire, Ivy, Lily, Piper, Grace etc.
Ruth Alexandra (Rue) - Love this combo, especially the nickname Rue for Ruth (Omg Hunger Games ;_; ) I can't find any faults with this one!
Eleanor (Elea) - Eleanor is okay, it's not my favourite, but I don't dislike it either. Not really sure how Elea is pronounced, but if it's like Ellie, then it's cute Some middle name suggestions: Grace, Hope, Whitney, Kathryn (Ellie-Kate would be adorable), Poppy, Jasmine, Riley, Willow, Ruth.
Jessamine (Jessa) - I'm not sure whether I like this or not, but Jessa is a cute nickname. Some middle name suggestions: Rose, Laura, Lily, Pearl, Florence, Susannah, Claire, Ella, Molly, Holly, Olivia.
Esther - I'm not a fan of this one; I just really cannot see it on a baby/child/teen/adult. It's a name that to me perpetually represents over 60s, sorry. Some middle name suggestions: Georgiana, Christina, Kathryn (I'm thinking Ettie-Kate :3), Naomi, Louise, Jasmine, Grace.

Boys:
Ezekiel Thomas (Zeke) - This is cute, and very classic, and I like it a lot.
Theodore Alexander (Teddy) - See above (Also, Teddy is adorable)
Andrew George - Not a fan of Andrew, but George is cute. Maybe with the nickname Drew I could get on board with this
Abraham Paul (Bram) - It's an alright combo, but I'm not enamoured of Abraham. Paul I adore, but I do think the combo flows much better with it as the middle name (sadly).
Charles Oliver (Charlie) - I think this would flow better switched around (Oliver Charles), but I like this combo (I may be biased though lol).
Samuel Benjamin (Sam) - I know too many Sams, but I like this combo. It just seems to flow, and it's a combination of two classics, making it ageable.
Gideon Paul - I prefer this to Abraham Paul, partly because I prefer Gideon over Abraham (lol).
Archer (Archie) - Love <3 Some middle name suggestions: James, Lewis, William, Luke, Phillip, Finley, Dominic.
Phillip - Never been a fan of Phillip. Middle name suggestions: John, Jack, James, Henry, Andrew, George, Greyson.
Everett (Rhett) - Like Rhett but not Everett. Middle name suggestions: Luke, Harvey, Oliver, Paul, Silas, Charles, Simon.

I hope this helped some. I'm really tired so my brain isn't wanting to work right now, but if you want any more suggestions just ask

♥

[PaperHeart]

Florence Adelaide (Flora)

I'm just super glad you liked this combo. I think Florence Adela is just as nice (Maybe shorter and since both are place names! it might be a little matchy), but that's a matter of opinion.

Araminta Jade (Minnie)

I'm unsure about this one. I first heard this name when I read it in a book, years ago. It was the name of the "villain" and so doesn't have very great associations. It also bothers me that it has the word "Mint" in it.. Jade compliments it well however. Minnie as a nickname is sweet. There's also AJ, Amy, Mina or Mia.

Cordelia Violet (Cory)

This combination is adorable. Though it's a little "L" heavy, it's not something you'd notice.

I do however prefer the nicknames Cora, Delia or Della.

Gwendolyn Ivy (Gwen)

This ones perfect IMO. Not a think I would change.

Josephine Kathryn (Josie)

I agree with Hannah on the flow. Since both names end with the same sounds, I think either would be best paired with a different name. i.e.

Josephine Alice

Josephine Charlotte

Josephine Katia

Josephine Olive

Josephine Audrey

Josephine Ruby

Josephine Clara

Josephine Iris

Josephine Scarlet

Matilda Kathryn

Amelia Kathryn

Phoebe Kathryn

Rosamond Kathryn

Valentina Kathryn

Georgina Kathryn

Hazel Kathryn

Penelope Kathryn

Virginia Kathryn

Arabella Kathryn

Ruth Alexandra (Rue)

I really like this one and though I tend to prefer nicknames that are shorter than the actual name, it's essentialy like using Annie for Anna. I love it!

Here's a few ideas for the names you don't have combinations for. (Eleanor is my favourites. Jessamine NMS and Esther is alright, but I like the idea of using Ettie as a nickname).

Eleanor Jasmine

Eleanor Poppy

Eleanor Daphne

Eleanor Bridget

Eleanor Sylvie

Eleanor Cadence

Eleanor Gretchen

Eleanor Jacqueline

Eleanor Darcy

Eleanor Tabitha

Jessamine Eve

Jessamine Carys

Jessamine Ava

Jessamine Daisy

Jessamine Opal

Jessamine Lily

Jessamine Valerie

Jessamine Harriet

Jessamine Cora

Jessamine Rose

Jessamine Liesel

Esther Vivien

Esther Magdalene

Esther Diana

Esther Olivia

Esther Julianne

Esther Viola

Esther Susannah

Esther Corinne

Esther Gabrielle

Esther Francesca

Esther Ophelia

Esther Antoinette

And some other randoms name you might like:

Rosalind, Aurelia, Cecilia, Imogen, Odette, Delphine, Meredith, Tallulah, Clarissa,

Guinevere, Rhiannon, Camilla, Estelle, Moira, Celeste, Helena, Isolde, Marianne,

Anastasia, Juliet, Alexandria, Vanessa, Isadora, Octavia, Cassandra, Anneliese,

Constance, Isabella, Henrietta, Millicent, Emma, Stella, Clementine, Theodora,

Prudence, Nora, Angeline, Veronica, Marguerite, Evelyn, Genevra, Winifred.

Ezekiel Thomas (Zeke), Abraham (Bram)/Gideon Paul,

I adore these. I wouldn't change a thing.

Theodore Alexander (Teddy)

I love both names, but like with Josephine Kathryn, I dislike the similar endings.

What about Theodore Charles or Phillip Alexander?

Theodore Saul

Theodore Henry

Theodore Miles

Theodore Logan

Theodore Evan

Theodore Levi

Theodore Isaac

Theodore Micah

Theodore Amos

Simon Alexander

Judd Alexander

Graham Alexander

Reid Alexander

Wyatt Alexander

Seth Alexander

Griffin Alexander

Maxwell Alexander

Jonah Alexander

Ruben Alexander

Andrew George, Charles Oliver (Charlie) and Samuel Benjamin (Sam).

All the names are simple and sweet together, but there's no spark for me.

Archer Timothy

Archer Lawrence

Archer Warren

Archer Michael

Archer Caspian

Archer James

Archer Gregory

Archer Raymond

Archer Nicolas

Archer Lewis

Phillip Daniel

Phillip Garrett

Phillip Tristan

Phillip Edison

Phillip Cassius

Phillip Asher

Phillip Brennan

Phillip Gabriel

Phillip Jude

Phillip Edmund

Phillip Burke

Phillip Dawson

Everett Spencer

Everett Wiley

Everett Cole

Everett Michael

Everett Logan

Everett Pierce

Everett Gibson

Everett Matthew

And of course, some others you might appreciate:

Dexter, Christian, Harrison, Vincent, Roman, Bennet, Fletcher, Emmett,

Quentin, August, Evander, Kenneth, Truman, Emmanuel, Leonard, Abram,

Richard, Elliot, Lucien, Thaddeus, Hugh, Forrest, Ellis, Wilson, Tobias,

Samson, Conrad, Phineas, Alistair, Hayes, Sebastian, Percy, Abel,

Ambrose, Carlisle, McKinley, Brandt, Silas, Austen, Julian.

[Meghan<3]

Girls:
Florence Adelaide (Flora) - This combo is a little lengthy to me, but I do like both names. Adelaide is gorgeous; it makes a lovely middle. Florence is nice too, though not my style.
Araminta Jade (Minnie) - I'm a little hesitant about Araminta... but Minnie is adorable! Jade compliments it nicely.
Cordelia Violet (Cory) - Pretty. The names compliment each other nicely. Cory to me is all boy though. What do you think of the nickname Delia?
Gwendolyn Ivy (Gwen) - Lovely flow! Gwendolyn is not my style, but Gwen is such a sweet nickname. And Ivy is lovely too.
Josephine Kathryn (Josie) - Lovely! I love the nickname Josie for Josephine.
Ruth Alexandra (Rue) - Pretty. I prefer the nickname Ruthie, but Rue is all right. Alexandra is a nice middle.
Eleanor (Elea) - How are you pronouncing Elea? Like Ella or Eh-lee-uh, or something else? I think Eleanor is nice, but it's hard to find middle names for, in my opinion. Nevertheless, here are some suggestions:

Eleanor Camille

Eleanor Pearl

Eleanor Kate

Eleanor Rose

Eleanor Sophia

Eleanor Holly

Eleanor Paige

Eleanor May

Eleanor Grace

Eleanor Hope

Eleanor Faith

Eleanor Shannon

Eleanor Bridget

Jessamine (Jessa) - Jessamine is not my style... I prefer Jessica, Jasmine, or even just Jessa on its own. Middle name suggestions:

Jessamine Ruby

Jessamine Lily

Jessamine Holly

Jessamine Charlotte

Jessamine Louise

Jessamine Hazel

Jessamine Lenore

Jessamine Olive

Jessamine Violet

Esther - Seems a bit outdated to me. What do you think of Estella / Estelle?

Boys:
Ezekiel Thomas (Zeke) - Ezekiel has always seen a tad clunky to me, though I suppose Zeke remedies that a bit. Thomas is a nice choice.
Theodore Alexander (Teddy) - While I like both names, the combo seems a bit long. Theodore is very handsome.
Andrew George - I love Andrew! George is nice too. Classic combo.
Abraham Paul (Bram) - Nice flow. Abraham is not my style and Bram is okay.
Charles Oliver (Charlie) - Nice! I love Charles / Charlie.
Samuel Benjamin (Sam) - Very nice flow!
Gideon Paul - Gideon is not my style... seems a bit clunky like Ezekiel.
Archer (Archie) - I love Archer! Middle name suggestions:

Archer Nicholas

Archer William

Archer Nolan

Archer Cole

Archer David

Archer Logan

Archer Louis

Archer Maxwell

Archer Cody

Archer Finn

Archer Matthew

Archer Landon

Archer Paul

Archer Stephen

Phillip - Handsome! Middle name suggestions:

Phillip Stuart

Phillip Anthony

Phillip Ethan

Phillip Easton

Phillip Owen

Phillip Seamus

Phillip Henry

Phillip Charles

Phillip Daniel

Phillip John

Everett (Rhett) - Nice. Rhett is handsome, makes me think of Gone with the Wind Everett is kind of hard for middle names too... but here are some suggestions:

Everett James

Everett Jude

Everett Michael

Everett Daniel

Everett Douglas

Everett Connor

Everett Mason

Everett Sawyer

Everett Lucas

I love your name list! Hope this helps!

[Remy Hadley]

I feel like I'm going to repeat quite a lot of the suggestions, but I'll give a shot at it anyway!

Eleanor Tess
Eleanor Mary
Eleanor Carys
Eleanor Faye

Jessamine Sarah
Jessamine Olive
Jessamine Veronica
Jessamine Briar

Esther Penelope
Esther Clara
Esther Naomi
Esther Willa

Archer Cole (on my list hehe)
Archer Nicholas
Archer Mason
Archer Garrett
Archer Zachary

Phillip Camden
Phillip Lance
Phillip Oliver
Phillip Elias

Everett Scott
Everett Benjamin
Everett Nathan
Everett Louis
Everett Wesley

You have a lot of nice names on your list! Florence Adelaide is really pretty, and Cordelia Violet works so fabulously together. I've had Gwendolyn Ivy on and off my list - too pretty!! As I mentioned, I have Archer on my list <3 Adore it!! Ezekiel has been growing on me and I love it paired with Thomas. I LOOOOOOVE Theodore, and Theodore Alexander is so handsome! And Charles Oliver is so darn cute <3

Hope I helped!!

[Tora]

Thank you guys so much! I loved a lot of our suggestions but I managed to narrow them down to my favorites!

I agree that Josephine Kathryn does end a little too similar so here are my new favorites for that one.
Josephine Ruby
Josephine Iris
Josephine Scarlet

Elea is pronounced like Ella but I prefer the spelling Elea because it's in her name.
Eleanor Kathryn (My family inevitably ends up calling girls by their nickname and a shortened version of their middle name and this would work perfectly with that! I also could use Elea-Kate as her nickname all the time if I wanted!)
Eleanor Cadence
Eleanor Poppy

Jessamine Harriet
Jessamine Liesel

Esther Magdalene
Esther Penelope
Esther Naomi

I still love Theodore Alexander but I also really like Yas's suggestion of Theodore Amos.

Archer Caspian
Archer Gregory
Archer Zachary

Phillip Asher
Phillip Gabriel

Everett Spencer
Everett Pierce
Everett Douglas

Yas- You know me so well! Almost all of the names that you suggested are on my super long list
Meghan- Thank you so much for your suggestions!
Remy- I thought that it was really funny that you suggested Everett Scott because that's the professor's name in Rocky Horror Picture Show