need help between these two

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need help between these two
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Thu, 11-09-2006 - 11:08pm

We got the news today we are having a girl! I need help deciding between these two:

Harper

Presley

Which do you like better...and what is a pretty feminine middle name?

Thank you!

Caroline

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Registered: 10-13-2006
Fri, 11-10-2006 - 3:57pm
I vote Harper! I always think of Elvis when I hear Presley.

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Fri, 11-10-2006 - 4:07pm

Harper, Harper, Harper.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sat, 11-11-2006 - 1:34pm
Presley is my number two name!! It would probably be #1, but in that spot is Abrielle (sort-of after my husband, Gabe(Gabriel).
Anywhoo, DH is a big Elvis fan. Part of our honeymoon was spent at Graceland! Not obsessive by any means (we don't have Elvis paraphernalia around the house--at least not on display!) but has always really enjoyed him. It is part of the reason I came up with the name. Even if you aren't an Elvis fan, I don't think that The King should be a factor. Elvis will always be an icon, but her playmates could care less.
I think they are both great names--you won't go wrong either way.
Middle names I was considering (many after friends or family)
Presley Rachelle
Presley Victoria
Presley Danielle
Presley Kate
Presley Jean



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Registered: 10-16-2006
Sat, 11-11-2006 - 2:38pm

Harper, for sure. I just met someone not too long ago who has a baby girl named Harper. It was a name I had never thought of for a girl, but as soon as this woman said it, I loved it. Middle names are hard to come up w/ since we don't know your last name, but here a few that I think sound nice:

Harper Grace
Harper Josephine
Harper Madeline
Harper Brooke
Harper Lynnae
Harper Emmaline
Harper Gwendolyn (or just Gwen, depending on the length of your last name)
Harper Kathryn
Harper Kate

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Registered: 07-12-2006
Sat, 11-11-2006 - 6:11pm

Actually, I like them both, but I'm hearing Presley becoming more popular which makes me lean towards Harper :)


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Registered: 11-11-2006
Sat, 11-11-2006 - 7:16pm
Harper, Harper, Harper!!!
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sat, 11-11-2006 - 8:04pm

I'll jump on the Harper bandwagon. Love it, especially if it is in reference to Harper Lee.

Presley, no matter how you spell it, just makes me think of Elvis. If you are serious fans and it has meaning for you, I could possibly see it. Even then though - love Harper much better!

For middle names, how about:

Harper Caroline ;)
Harper Catherine
Harper Josephine
Harper Madeleine
Harper Cecily
Harper Natalie

Elizabeth

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Registered: 11-04-2006
Sat, 11-11-2006 - 8:37pm

I have a friend named Harper with the mn Lee. I think it's cute!

I also like...

Harper Jo
Harper Rae

it all depends on your last name though...how many syllables is it???

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Registered: 01-10-2005
Sat, 11-11-2006 - 9:47pm
Definatly Harper. I know a cute little girl named Harper. DH and I start trying again next week and I am hoping for a girl. I want to name her Wyatt.
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