Input on names for twin girls

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Input on names for twin girls
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Mon, 10-02-2006 - 10:00am

Hi there! I am due with twin girls in a few weeks and would love some input. My guidelines are a two syllable name that doesn't end in a vowel sound as our last name starts with a vowel and it doesn't sound right. I'm looking for names that are mostly classic sounding without being overused. I have a four year old son named Zachary and I love his name even though there are a few too many other Zacharys around.

Here is my short list:

Annette
Justine
Celeste
Charlotte
Laurel

Any other suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance!

Jennifer

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Registered: 09-29-2006
Mon, 10-02-2006 - 10:04am
I really like Annette and Charlotte! I think that Charla and Annie are too cute! I'm considering the name Charla for my dd, but I don't know if I want to name her Charla or a bigger name and let Charla be the nn for it.
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Registered: 05-27-2006
Mon, 10-02-2006 - 10:12am

My first thought from your list was Zachary with Annette and Laurel.

Karen

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Registered: 10-13-2005
Mon, 10-02-2006 - 10:30am

From your list - I like:


Annette & Celeste
Justine & Charlotte
Charlotte & Laurel


Possible mn:


Annette Rose, Annette Celine
Justine Simone, Justine Renee
Celeste Brielle, Celeste Kate
Charlotte Mikelle, Charlotte Felicity
Laurel Carolyn, Laurel Noelle


Other names:


Loren Simone/Lauren Jessica


Noelle Annelise


Audrey Danielle


Miley Simone


Erin Therese


Josie Simone


Phoebe Michelle


Carly Victoria


Sofie Annette


Mikelle Grace


Stacey Josephine


Lindsey Olivia


Mary Amelia


Courtney Skye


Celine Aubrey


Avery Anne nn Ava


Corinne Evangeline


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Registered: 04-05-2006
Mon, 10-02-2006 - 10:45am

Hello and congratulations.


My best friend since kindergarten is having twin girls in a few weeks after 11 years of trying!


How exciting for ALL of us, huh?


You have a superb list!


I would eliminate Charlotte. It's a gorgeous name, but it's been one of the fastest movers up the charts in recent history and is still growing. I predict it will be a Top 20 if not Top 10 name in the next 3 years!


I like the feel of Annette & Justine together. Annette deserves some recognition. It's so pretty. It's such a treasure because it slides in nicely on a playground full of Lillians, Evelyns, Charlottes, etc. with none of the popularity.


I love the sound of Celeste, Laurel, and Zachary! I don't know that I'd look farther than this delicious combo!


Just for the sake of entertainment, here are a few:


Margo/Margot


Simone


Delphine


Minette- A personal fave.


Gretchen- Another personal fave.


Sabine


Colette


Bethan- The Irish use Megan for Margaret and Bethan for Elizabeth--- "we" haven't discovered the beautiful Bethan at all...


Cosette


Edith


Constance


Corinne (I like the -rinn pro. not -reen)


Yasmine


Bridget


Candace


Carmen


Esther


Fallon


Yvonne


Yvette


Let us know what you decide!

Ginger

Ginger

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Registered: 09-29-2005
Mon, 10-02-2006 - 11:38am

I love Celeste, Laurel and Charlotte from your list. ;)

With such distinctive names, I'd avoid pairing Charlotte and Celeste due to the simple fact that the double Cs will seem like an attempt to make them matchy/cutesy, and obviously you aren't going for that. So Celeste and Laurel or Laurel and Charlotte would be my favorite combos for you. I like the first set just a bit better, but only because Charlotte seems the more popular choice, so Celeste and Laurel seem more balanced, if you KWIM. You really can't go wrong with either one, though.

My only other suggestion might be Laurice. I've only ever known one woman with that name (my MW), and always thought it was beautiful and a bit unexpected.

You have great taste, btw.

HTH

~Kelli


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Registered: 09-25-2006
Mon, 10-02-2006 - 12:08pm

I like all the names from your list, so I won't be of much help.

 
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Registered: 12-12-2003
Mon, 10-02-2006 - 12:57pm

My favorite pairing from your list is Celeste and Justine! Very pretty!

I also like Laurel and Charlotte together. Annette is nms -- it sounds a little dated to me, but it would make a pretty middle name (especially with Laurel).

Some other ideas (sorry for any repeats; I haven't read the other posts):

Camille
Helene
Therese
Elise
Bridget
Corinne
Patience
Kathleen
Adele
Rachel

Good luck!

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Registered: 11-01-2005
Mon, 10-02-2006 - 1:03pm
I love Charlotte and Laurel.

AJ, enjoying life with C.

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Registered: 07-18-2006
Mon, 10-02-2006 - 10:47pm

I love Annette and Justine! I think they go very well together.

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Registered: 06-20-2006
Tue, 10-03-2006 - 9:21am

Thanks for all the feedback everyone! I appreciate it.

Jennifer

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