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Sister for Celia
| Wed, 02-07-2007 - 4:15pm |
We need a name for Celia's sister. Last name starts with "A" and we don't like alliteration so no A names. We are considering the following Shakespearean names (Celia was a character in As You Like It:
Marina
Juliet
Viola
Is sticking with that theme too cutesy?
Others I like:
Eliza
Emilia
Elodie
Elinor
Gemma
Helena
India
Melina
Tessa
Any comments or suggestions?

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I really like your list! Celia is a great name, too. I think another Shakespeare name would be cool, and it would not be too cutesy IMO. I don't think most people would take notice. I mean, it's not like you're naming them Romeo and Juliet or anything! Here are my opinions:
Marina- this is OK for me, but not my fave. I like Mariana a little more, though.
Juliet- very nice, I think it'd go well with Celia too.
Viola- sooo pretty! I think it works well on a child and an adult as well.
Other Shakespeare names for you to consider: Adriana, Beatrice, Bianca, Iris, Luciana, Rosaline.
Eliza- I love this! Same "type" or "style" as Celia without being matchy- I like it.
Emilia- OK, but seems too rhymey with Celia.
Elodie- NMS
Elinor- OK, but I like Eleanor spelling better for some reason.
Gemma- NMS, but I know a lot of people on this board like it a lot.
Helena- I love Helena!!! Would also go very well with Celia.
India- NMS
Melina- Nice!
Tessa- Great name- it's on my short list.
My favorites for Celia's little sis:
1. Eliza (top pick)
2. Bianca
3. Helena
4. Viola
5. Beatrice
Good luck!!!
Thanks belle_petite for the siggy!
Definitely not what I would describe as a "cutesy" theme -- that would be Celia and Delia or Celia and Celeste, KWIM? ;) I actually think the Shakespearean link is quite classic.
Of your list, I love ...
Marina -- Celia and Marina = sky/heaven and sea (neat )
Juliet
Viola
Emilia -- Shakespeare uses Emilia as a character name a number of times! Wasn't sure if you were aware. ;) Still, I'd try to avoid another -ia (especially -lia) ending with Celia. Celia and Amelie would be lovely, however, if you don't mind using a variation.
Eliza -- Queen Elizabeth is as well ;)
Elodie -- absolutely love Celia and Elodie
Elinor -- I believe Eleanor (this spelling) is Shakespearean as well
Gemma -- very sweet
Helena -- Shakespeare again (I'm sorry, that may have been what you meant, but I wasn't sure since they were separated and thought it worth pointing out)
Tessa -- generally prefer as a nn, however
You may also like:
Flora
Freya (what better sister name to Celia/"heaven" than a goddess? )
Eloise/Louisa
Matilda
Talulla/Tallulah
Daphne
Ruby
Imogen
Niamh
Madeleine
Alice -- ok, so I realized after typing this that it's an anagram of Celia. Still, if you wouldn't feel obligated to try it again for a third child, if there will be one, Celia and Alice work wonderfully as sister names. :)
HTH
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Wow, great list!
My favs are:
1. Viola
2. Marina
3. Eliza
4. Gemma
Good luck,
Brooke
Congrats on #2!
Celia is a gorgeous name; excellent work. I don't think that sticking w/the Shakespearian theme is too cutsey, but you also shouldn't limit yourself to that.
Here are my thoughts on your list:
Marina-This is fabulous.
Juliet-Also, very very nice.
Viola-I don't love this name. It's not awful though. It just seems odd to have a name be so close to the insturment, you know?
Eliza-I like this a lot.
Emilia-Beautiful, but it might rhyme w/Celia a bit.
Elodie-Perfect!
Elinor-That's alright. It doesn't seem nearly as sweet as Celia; perahps a bit more harsh. Also, Ellie is really really popular these days.
Gemma-Lovely.
Helena-This one is nms. The 'Hel' part is a bit of a turn off.
India-That's nms, but it's interesting.
Melina-Ooh, very nice.
Tessa-I do like this, but it seems to be a different style then Celia.
There are so many great choices here. If I had to pick my top three favorites for you in order they'd be: Elodie (okay, it's still an 'Ellie' name, but I love it!), Juliet, & Gemma. Marina & Melina are close runner up.
Here are some more suggestions:
Bellamy
Beatrice
Beatrix
Bronte
Briar
Daphne
Emmeline
Estella
Fiona
Flora
Ione
Ivy
Karina
Lydia
Lorelei
Matilda
Marigold
Ottelie
Philippa
Romilly
Rosalie
Rosaline-Shakespearian too! I love this.
Violet
Hope this helps!
I like Marina with Celia. What about Bianca? I prefer Juliana to Juliet, personally. I think Helena, Gemma and Tessa all go well with Celia.
HTH
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Carly + Phil
proud parents of our four princesses: Alaina Rhoslyn (Lainey) 2.15.07, twins Georgia Carol and Natalia Lorraine (Gigi and Talia) 7.31.08, Penelope Julia (Penny) 8.25.10 and our newest littl
My favorites from your list are:
Juliet
Elodie
Gemma
Melina
Tessa
Julie
mommy to twins, Caitlyn & Nicholas (7)
After reading the other posts I would say my favs are by far:
Luciana and Iris
Both go with Celia and both are really beautiful and not too common names.
Good luck and let us know what you decide on!
Jessica
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