Lorelei - First or Middle Name?

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Registered: 01-18-2006
Lorelei - First or Middle Name?
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Thu, 01-04-2007 - 1:06pm
What are your thoughts on using the name Lorelei for a middle name instead of a first name? I love the name's beauty and exoticness, however, I do sometimes feel it is a mouthful for a first name. In addition, I just can't seem to come up with a middle name to go along with it. Should I continue my middle name search or move Lorelei to the middle position?
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Registered: 12-09-2005
Thu, 01-04-2007 - 2:12pm

To be honest, I think you are overthinking it! Lorelei is lovely as a first name, it is not too much of a mouthful. You have some great mn choices that flow perfectly. I don't see the problem!

-Nikki


                             
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Registered: 01-18-2006
Thu, 01-04-2007 - 3:14pm
You're right, I know. I do tend to over analyze things. I call it analysis paralysis. :) Maybe I should just go with my initial gut instinct and use Lorelei Michelle. DH likes it, it allows me to use my mn, and it seems to flow well.
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Registered: 12-09-2005
Thu, 01-04-2007 - 4:01pm

That's the one I keep voting for in your polls... it does have a really nice sound to it.

-Nikki


                             
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Registered: 09-29-2005
Thu, 01-04-2007 - 6:59pm

I don't think it's a mouthful at all, and if it is there are plenty of nns for it ... I'm sure one would suit her. ;)

Also, if memory serves, you've loved the name for some time. I'd never give up on a fn I really wanted just because I couldn't find a mn I loved with it. I'd either keep looking for the perfect mn or use a family name with special meaning, without regard to how well it sounds, KWIM?

HTH

~Kelli


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Registered: 01-10-2007
Fri, 01-12-2007 - 9:40pm

I think Lorelei is a beautiful name and not very common. Something short would work best. Here are a few suggestions:

Lorelei Belle

Lorelei Rae

Lorelei Jane

Lorelei Paige

Lorelei Grey

Good luck

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Registered: 10-18-2006
Fri, 01-12-2007 - 11:02pm

I like Lorelei Michelle a lot and think the flow is fine. Not to big of a mouthful at all.

I was wondering though, what are the many nn's for Lorelei?

Good luck!

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Registered: 01-12-2007
Fri, 01-12-2007 - 11:49pm

That depends on how much you love the name Lorelei. I personally dont love the name but I love the nn Rory.

Here are some mn suggestions:

Lorelei Nicole
Lorelei Noelle
Lorelei Grace
Lorelei Savannah
Lorelei Kate
Lorelei Madison
Lorelei Madelyn
Lorelei Brooke
Lorelei Mae
Lorelei Rose
Lorelei Samantha
Lorelei Autums
Lorelei Piper
Lorelei Faith

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Registered: 09-29-2005
Sat, 01-13-2007 - 12:20am

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Not sure if you were asking me , but nns for Lorelei could include Lori, Rory, Lila, Leila, Lola, Lorel/Laurel, Lora or simply Lore, to name a few.

HTH ;)

~Kelli


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