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[Camellia]

Finally have a solid name list finished! I know I have tons of girl names, and not very many boy names. I just have some sort of naming impediment when it comes to boys, I guess. What do you think of these?

Alexander James "Xander"
Ronan Cassius
Ezra Damien
Abram Darcy "Bram"
Finnian Patrick "Finn"
Wesley Tennyson "Wes"
Soren Charles
Sebastian Cato "Seb" or "Bastian"


Noa Kimberly / Noa Juliet
Catherine Piper
Isabel Georgiana
Leonora Hadley
Louisa Maple
Henrietta Grace "Hattie"
Victoria Poppy
Margaret Alice "Maisie"
India Lucille
Freya Juniper
Melanie Florence
Susanna Claire "Sunny"
Vivian Clara
Helena Ruby
Philippa Jane "Pippa"
Rosalind Mabel "Rosie"
Cordelia Violet "Delia"

There are a few names (i.e. Sebastian) that I can't decide about the nickname. With Abram, I'm not sure whether or not I like the full name or nn Bram better. Same with Philippa.

Alright, time for part 2. I've had a few names on my mind lately and was wondering what you all thought of them.

Georgiana "Gigi" - I know a lot of people pronounce Georgiana as jor-jee-AH-na, but I love the jor-JAY-nah pronunciation. I also can't decide whether I like it in its entirety or if I like it with the nn Gigi.
Beatrice "Bea"
Diana
Jane
Laura / Laurence
Margot - I know I have Margaret on my list right now. But I've been considering swapping it out for the spunkier Margot. I fell in love with this while I was reading Gone Girl.
Agnes "Aggie" - The only thing keeping this off my list is that nobody likes it.
Elspeth - I think this would be a cool way to honor my late grandmother, whose name was Elizabeth. I also think the nn Elsie is adorable.
Cornelia - This is another name that is very similar to one that is already on my list. I've been debating whether I like this or Cordelia better.
Isadora - Again, a name that resembles on on my list. I've been comparing the more uncommon Isadora to the classic Isabel.
Astrid
Hazel
Mae
Penelope "Poppy"- I know I already have Poppy on my list as a mn, but I've been liking it more and more and I think it might deserve fn status.
Lorcan

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Alexander James "Xander" - I love both of these names, and they're on my list as middles right now. This combo is gorgeous and flows so well! It'll also age well, and I just generally love it!
Ronan Cassius - Ronan is a name I've considered before, but it's not on my list as of this moment. I like it paired with Cassius though, and although neither are my favourite they go well together imo.
Ezra Damien - I'm not a huge fan of either of these names, however they do flow quite well. I think the styles match beautifully, and they do seem to fit together nicely.
Abram Darcy "Bram" - I prefer just Bram over Abram, and I think either option goes great with Darcy; a name I have a fondness for thanks to Pride and Prejudice. I like how this flows, and if it were me I would choose just Bram :-)
Finnian Patrick "Finn" - Finnian is one of my top 'Finn' names, along with Finnegan :-) I'm not a fan of Patrick, but it goes alright with Finnian; they have the same sort of feel about them.
Wesley Tennyson "Wes" - Wesley isn't one of my favourites, but it's not the worst name out there. It sounds great paired with Tennyson, which is actually a name I never considered, but I think I like it!
Soren Charles - Soren is cute, and paired with Charles it gives it a much more grown-up feel if you get what I mean. I really like this combo, especially Soren, which I might have to find a space for on my list!
Sebastian Cato "Seb" or "Bastian" - Sebastian is a go to name for me. I love it, and the nicknames Seb, Sebi and Bastian. I'm not sure I like it paired with Cato, but that name is just all Hunger Games to me, which isn't necessarily a bad association, I just wouldn't use it. As for your nickname dilemma, my favourite nickname for Sebastian is Sebi, but that's not one of your options so I'll go for Bastian; Seb just feels a little incomplete to me, and I like that Bastian can be used as a name in its own right too. Bastian Cato would go well!


Noa Kimberly / Noa Juliet - So when I say that I love Noa for a girl, some people look at me funny, but it's gorgeous! I prefer Noa Juliet, as Kimberly seems a bit dated to me. It's my sister's name, but it just has a certain feel about it that makes me think 80s/90s kids. Noa Juliet is, imo, perfect!
Catherine Piper - I prefer the spelling Katherine, but I like this combo. It's classic yet fresh and modern, and would fit in so well with the trends nowadays. I love the nickname Kitty for this, but Kate/Katie and Ren would also be wonderful alternatives :-)
Isabel Georgiana - Gorgeous! I love both names, although prefer the spelling Isobel. Georgiana is so much more fresh than Georgina, which I personally dislike for some reason, and it goes so beautifully with the ever elegant Isabel.
Leonora Hadley - I'm not a fan of Leonora, or Hadley actually, but they sound quite good together. Len would be a cute nickname, or even Nora-Haddie, which I find to be actually so freaking adorable!
Louisa Maple - I'm not feeling this combo at all. Louisa has never been a favourite of mine, although I met a cute little girl once called Loeza, which I thought was a really pretty spelling (she was French I believe). Maple is the name of my friend's dog, so I'm afraid I don't see that as a name for a child, but the flow of this combo is good.
Henrietta Grace "Hattie" - Hattie is so freaking adorable! I'm not a fan of Henrietta, but Grace is a personal favourite of mine. I like the flow of this combo though, and it seems to be classic and elegant, but like it would also fit in on the playground right now.
Victoria Poppy - Victoria is my best friend's name, and her niece is called Poppy, so I find it kind of funny that you've paired these two together. I like Victoria although I'm not a huge fan, and Poppy is adorable. I think they flow well together though.
Margaret Alice "Maisie" - Margaret is a name that I wouldn't use as a first but rather a middle, and Alice is the other way around. I love the idea of using Maisie as a nickname for Margaret, but I think I'd prefer this combo more if it was switched; Alice Margaret.
India Lucille - India has been a love of mine for a while now, although it's been left off of my current list because of my recent love of Indiana on a boy :-) Lucille is elegant, and goes well with India, although I do prefer just plain Lucy.
Freya Juniper - Freya is a fave of mine, but I don't think it sits well with Juniper. The end sounds of both names are similar, and though the flow is good I think that would put me off using this combo.
Melanie Florence - I dislike the name Melanie, don't know why but I always have. I like Florence though, and while I don't favour Melanie the two names do work well together.
Susanna Claire "Sunny" - Susanna is lovely, and it goes so well with the timeless Claire. I like the fact that you're using Sunny as a nickname, because even though I like Susanna I dislike the traditional nickname Susie, and Anna is not really workable as it's almost the same as my own name, so Sunny is a great alternative and much more modern!
Vivian Clara - I'm on the fence with Vivian, but Clara is gorgeous. This combo works well and it flows wonderfully.
Helena Ruby - Not a fan of Helena, it just sounds a bit dated to me, but Ruby is cute. I think I'd like it better if it were switched; Ruby Helena, but only because I prefer Ruby :-P
Philippa Jane "Pippa" - Love Pippa, not really a fan of Philippa. I think that both Philippa Jane and Pippa Jane work well, but Philippa ages much better than Pippa. However, I would choose Pippa because I just don't like Philippa.
Rosalind Mabel "Rosie" - Rosalind is a name I've liked on and off for a while, and paired with Mabel it seems to work well. The flow is good in this combo, and it would fit in well nowadays.
Cordelia Violet "Delia" - Cordelia is not a favourite of mine, but I do like Delia. Violet is also a name I like, and I think that Delia Violet could work just as well as Cordelia Violet does. The flow of both of those combos is great, and I think they're both cute.

Georgiana "Gigi" - I don't think I like the jor-JAY-nah prn, it just seems a little too reminiscent of Georgina to me, a name that I dislike. I think the jor-jee-AH-na prn is much more elegant and pretty. I also dislike the nickname Gigi, and would use Georgie/Georgia as a nickname instead, or just use her full name all the time.

Beatrice "Bea" - I like Beatrice, in fact I have it on my list awaiting the perfect combo. It's cute but ages well, and the nickname Bea is great.
Diana - Also have this on my list, love it! It's so adorable, and I just think it's incredibly elegant.
Jane - Not a fan of Jane as a first name, but as a middle name yes.
Laura / Laurence - Laura = No. Laurence = Maybe. I prefer Laurence on a boy, but I think it could work on a girl also. I'm not a fan of Laura though.
Margot - Margot is adorable, and a lot more interesting than the more common Margaret. I prefer this, and I think Margot Alice nn Maisie would be so freaking cute!
Agnes "Aggie"- I'm really not a fan of Agnes. To me it doesn't say spunky, or modern and cool, it just shouts old lady. I think the nn Aggie is cute, but Agnes for me is a no.
Elspeth - I love Elspeth, and the nn Elsie. I also think that it would be great to honor an Elizabeth, and I've always debated putting Elspeth on my list. At the moment I have Elsa, which I'm preferring right now, but Elspeth could make a comeback I think.
Cornelia - As much as I don't like Cordelia, I do prefer it to Cornelia. I don't know why, I just really dislike this name.
Isadora - I really don't favour this name at all, preferring Isabel completely. I do, however, like Isabeau a tad more than Isabel; it just has a spunky feel about it.
Astrid - This name shouts spunky to me! I think it's great, and although it's uncommon I think it would fit in right now with the name trends.
Hazel - Gosh do I have a soft spot for this name. It's been on my list for a long time now, and I don't think it's going anywhere soon!
Mae - Love it, so cute yet would age well. It would make a better middle name imo, but it would work as a first.
Penelope "Poppy" - I do like Penelope, but would prefer just Poppy. I think that it full well deserves first name status, because it's so stinking cute!
Lorcan - This name reminds me a lot of Harry Potter, but I love it! It's uncommon yet fits in with today's trends, and is so handsome! It would make a cute sib-set with Astrid :-)

Hope my opinions helped you! There were a lot of names on there that I liked, and it seems we have similar tastes! If you need any middle name suggestions I'll be happy to help :-)

Hannah ♥

[rhaego]

Alexander James "Xander" - Hansome, handsome, lovely, great, way up there on my list.
Ronan Cassius - I'm eh on Ronan, but I love Cassius! I would say maybe Roman Cassius, but then it'd be overboard on the Roman-theme. Does Rowan/en Cassius appeal to you at all?
Ezra Damien - I used to hate Ezra, but it's grown on me incredibly, and I've always loved Damien (this spelling, too ), great combo!
Abram Darcy "Bram" - Abram is in the same boat as Ezra, but I'm not too fond of the nn Bram or the name Darcy. The flow also seems a little off...
Finnian Patrick "Finn" - I'm not into Fin- names, but I do think Finnian is the best of them. Don't like the nn Finn at all. Patrick is handsome and these two go well together!
Wesley Tennyson "Wes" - Wesley is nice, I'm not too big on Tennyson however. I think it sounds pretentious.
Soren Charles - I think Soren is a super interesting name! It's not something I'm personally into, but I love it from afar? Charles is nice and classic and they go well together.
Sebastian Cato "Seb" or "Bastian" - Love Sebastian. How do you feel about the nn Bas(s)? I know it sounds like the fish, but it might be something you hadn't considered! If I knew someone named Sebastian, that is probably what I would automatically use when addressing them quickly... Not a fan of Cato at all, sorry.


Noa Kimberly / Noa Juliet - I'm starting to LOVE Noa. I've never liked Noah for a boy and I'm honestly getting tired of seeing it. Something about it just rubs me the wrong way, idk. But I think Noa is absolutely adorable. Noa Juliet is a perfect combo. Kimberly sounds dated to me, but it's okay paired with Noa.
Catherine Piper - Catherine is nice and my preferred spelling. Not too big on Piper, but it's not awful either.
Isabel Georgiana - Eh. Isabel is cute, but kinda boring. I love Georgiana, but I read down below about how you prefer it to be pronounced, and I'm not too big of a fan. I don't think these two sound that nice together either, kinda harsh and clashing.
Leonora Hadley - Leonora is pretty and underused, but I prefer Leona and or Nora. How do you feel about the nn Nora? Just a thought... Hadley is okay and it's a nice combo.
Louisa Maple - I like Louisa as a middle name and don't like Maple at all. :/
Henrietta Grace "Hattie" - Henrietta is cute and I love the nn Hattie (and Etta for that matter...), but there is something in me that just loathes the name Grace. It's personally, I'm sure most people disagree, so don't listen to me, haha.
Victoria Poppy - Victoria is beautiful and I ADORE Poppy. I wish I had the balls to use it because I think it's such a great name, but if you do GO FOR IT. Victoria Poppy and Poppy Victoria are great combos.
Margaret Alice "Maisie" - Hmm, I've never seen Maisie as a nn for Margaret. I like Maisie and I really like the nn Maggie too, but I just don't like the name Margaret. It's frustrating, haha. Alice is pretty and it makes a nice middle for Margaret, though.
India Lucille - I'm still not sure how I feel about India. I think the nn Indie is cute, and India makes it a more substantial name, but I don't like it much. Or Indiana. Hmph. Lucille is very pretty, and again it makes this a nice combo.
Freya Juniper - I don't like either, sorry.
Melanie Florence - I don't really like either of these, but they flow really nicely together!
Susanna Claire "Sunny" - Nice! I've never seen Sunny as a nn for Susanna, it's cute!
Vivian Clara - Also nice! I prefer Vivienne, but either way it's a gorgeous name.
Helena Ruby - Pretty! Do you like the nn Lena?
Philippa Jane "Pippa" - Pippa is in the same boat as Poppy for me! I adore them both, but I could never use them. Again, if you can, do!! Philippa Jane is a lovely combo.
Rosalind Mabel "Rosie" - Eh, the only Rose name I like much is Rosalie. Mabel's nms.
Cordelia Violet "Delia" - GORGEOUS. Love Cordelia, love Delia, LOVE Violet, love the flow, the look, ugh it's perfect.


Georgiana "Gigi" - As I said before, you preferred pronounciation's nms. I don't much like Gigi either...
Beatrice "Bea" - Beatrice is alright, but I adore Beatrix. I think the nn Bea is super cute.
Diana - Seems dated to me, but not awful.
Jane - It's always gonna be a middle name to me. But a nice middle name!
Laura / Laurence - I don't like Laura, but I think Laurence is adorable. Lauren and Laurel are also some of my favorite. Idk why Laura isn't my thing, but it's just not, haha. Laurence is way underused and beautiful and ugh just nice.
Margot - Prefer it to Margaret, but it's still not my favorite.
Agnes "Aggie" - Ugh I hate to be another negative person, but I don't like it either, I'm sorry! I think Aggie is kinda cute, but I don't like Agnes or Agatha...
Elspeth - Not my favorite, but it's unique in a way that I like, I love the nn Elsie, and I think it would be a great way to honor an Elizabeth! The more I look at it, the more it grows on me.
Cornelia - I personally prefer Cordelia. When I hear Cornelia, I think of corns. Like gross foot growths. That being said, Nellie is one of my favorite nns ever, and Neely is cute too.
Isadora - Nms. I prefer Isabel, even though I think it's boring.
Astrid - I really, really want to like this name, but I think it just sounds way too harsh.
Hazel - Nice!
Mae - Don't like it.
Penelope "Poppy" - Penelope has really grown on me and I love all of its nns! Penny, Nell, Nellie, Pen(n), but I've never heard of Poppy as a nn for it! That might just be a way I can bring myself to use Poppy! Because I'd definitely name a kid Penelope. But now I'm conflicted over all the great nns. Giving you my opinions has just made me more confused, haha!
Lorcan - I think this one sounds harsh too, and the look of it doesn't do much for me either. I think it sounds like a mythical creature... and not a pleasant one. Sorry :/


Overall, your list is amazing! I really like most of it. Hope I was some help!

[Camellia]

Wow! Thank you so much! I know that was a lot of names to go through, so I appreciate the effort! (:

Now, to address questions/suggestions....

Hannah - I like the idea of just Bastian! My sister makes fun of Sebastian and says all she can think of is a crab. Maybe I'll change it to just Bastian.
I can't tell you how many people have suggested flipping Margaret and Alice around. But I just can't get over my love of the nn Maisie! I do think it flows better as Alice Margaret, but I can't bring myself to swap the names.
As for Freya Juniper.... I read your feedback just before walking my dog yesterday, and throughout the entire walk I was repeating this combo over and over again to myself. Probably seemed a bit wacko to my neighbors, but ah well. (: Anyway, the more I say it, the less I love it. And although I'm from the US and the ending sounds aren't that similar in my accent, the two "r" sounds threw me off. I suppose I'll have to find a new mn for Miss Freya!
I have considered shortening Cordelia to just Delia... I think I like the idea, but I just love the meaning of Cordelia; "daughter of the sea." I guess I can let it go though.
My problem with the jor-jee-AH-na pronunciation of Georgiana is that it sounds harsh to me. Maybe it's just my accent, though. The long AY sound softens it and makes it sound much more feminine. I like the idea of Georgie/Georgia! Gigi is extremely hot and cold for me. I liked it yesterday, but now it's seeming not so great.
Lorcan and Astrid as a sibset would be so freaking adorable! I know everyone in my family would hate it, but that really wouldn't stop me.
I would love some middle name suggestions!


Leanne - I do like Ronan better than Roman, and I agree that Roman Cassius would be going overboard. For some reason, I like Rowan for a girl, despite its similarity to Ronan.
Right now, Bas does just sound like a fish... But now it's in my head, and I may decide I like it after I've contemplated it for a while. Thanks for the idea!
I like Nora, but I think I might slightly prefer Len. I don't know! I think they're both adorable nn's. I'll have to think about it some more.
I do like the nn Lena for Helena, but I'm not sure if I prefer it over using just Helena.

Thanks again, ladies, for all your help! Time to do some revising!

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Georgiana "Gigi" - Georgiana Pearl; Georgiana Reese; Georgiana Mae; Georgiana Iris; Georgiana Poppy; Georgiana Belle; Georgiana Noelle; Georgiana Leonore; Georgiana Margot; Georgiana Beth; Georgiana Sophie; Georgiana Grace; Georgiana Molly; Georgiana Elle; Georgiana Faye; Georgiana Holly; Georgiana Brooke; Georgiana Rose (I think all of these mns work with the jor-JAY-nah prn)

Beatrice "Bea" - Beatrice Ella; Beatrice Margot; Beatrice Molly; Beatrice Kate; Beatrice Claire; Beatrice Penelope; Beatrice Poppy; Beatrice Olive; Beatrice Olivia; Beatrice Naomi; Beatrice Taylor; Beatrice Emma; Beatrice Georgiana; Beatrice Louisa; Beatrice Juniper; Beatrice Willow; Beatrice Ann; Beatrice Jasmine; Beatrice Zoey; Beatrice Diana
Diana- Diana Rose; Diana Grace; Diana Molly; Diana Katherine; Diana Margot; Diana Jane; Diana Laurence; Diana Sophia; Diana Sophie; Diana Serafina; Diana Beatrice; Diana Poppy; Diana Tatum; Diana Claire; Diana Vivian; Diana Meghan
Jane - Jane Elisabeth; Jane Rowena; Jane Elisabeth; Jane Sophia; Jane Molly; Jane Harriet; Jane Winona; Jane Victoria; Jane Fiona; Jane Penelope
Margot - Margot Alice; Margot Jane; Margot Beatrice; Margot Georgiana; Margot Hannah; Margot Anna; Margot Jessica; Margot Jasmine; Margot Iris; Margot Lily; Margot Beth; Margot Rebecca; Margot Yasmine; Margot Isabella; Margot Andrea
Elspeth - Elspeth Anne; Elspeth Claire; Elspeth Grace; Elspeth Jane; Elspeth Alice; Elspeth Molly; Elspeth Rose; Elspeth Sophie; Elspeth Charlotte; Elspeth Margot; Elspeth Jasmine; Elspeth Rowena; Elspeth Rowan; Elspeth Anna; Elspeth Harriet; Elspeth Juniper
Astrid - Astrid Ella; Astrid Claire; Astrid Piper; Astrid Juniper; Astrid Naomi; Astrid Molly; Astrid Kate; Astrid Louise; Astrid Rebecca; Astrid Charlotte; Astrid Emma; Astrid Emily; Astrid Grace; Astrid Melissa; Astrid Lily; Astrid Rose
Hazel - Hazel Molly; Hazel Anna; Hazel Sophia; Hazel Juniper; Hazel Philippa; Hazel Pippa; Hazel Naomi; Hazel Rowena; Hazel Ramona; Hazel Imogen; Hazel Charlotte; Hazel Rebecca; Hazel Amy; Hazel Amelia; Hazel Jasmine; Hazel Poppy
Freya - Freya Jasmine; Freya Molly; Freya Lily; Freya Holly; Freya Grace; Freya Sophie; Freya Charlotte; Freya Alice; Freya Penelope; Freya Kimberly; Freya Juliet

Mae - Mae Elisabeth; Mae Anna; Mae Rebecca; Mae Sophia; Mae Rowena; Mae Ramona; Mae Alice; Mae Louisa; Mae Sarah; Mae Victoria; Mae Ella; Mae Jessica
Penelope "Poppy"- Penelope Jane; Penelope Grace; Penelope Rose; Penelope Mae; Penelope Willow; Penelope Anne; Penelope Meghan; Penelope Beatrice; Penelope Georgiana
Lorcan - Lorcan Isaiah; Lorcan Jude; Lorcan Alexander; Lorcan Kai; Lorcan Milo; Lorcan Thomas; Lorcan Charles; Lorcan Peter; Lorcan Dominic; Lorcan Zane; Lorcan Zachary; Lorcan Tyler; Lorcan Finley; Lorcan Hector; Lorcan Kester; Lorcan Brody; Lorcan Brady

Hope you can find at least one you like! Also, I was thinking that Lorcan, Astrid and Iris would be so darn cute!

Hannah ♥