Sister for Felicity Katherine

[flissmama]

Hello Nameberries!

This is my first time posting, probably because naming our daughter Felicity was so easy and clear cut. But now that I'm pregnant with girl #2, things aren't so easy, and I could use some help and feedback.

RIght now, DH and I don't have too many names on the table. (We just found out the sex, and DH won't talk names until that point. Argh!)

Our last name starts with an H and is one syllable; also kind of masculine sounding, so I tend towards wanting something a bit softer to soften the blow. I also am looking for a name that is recognizable but not overly used.

The names the are on our list at this point are:
1. Helen (probably Helen Elizabeth)--I love the alliteration of HH, but Helen is so far the only name I can think of that I'd use. (Harper is not our style, a friend has a daughter named Harriet...) My other hesitation is that second daughter would feel like she got the old grandma name (even though I think it is so lovely and classic; compared to Felicity, it is a bit more old-fashioned)
2. Naomi (possible middle names Alice or Caroline)--not sure how this sounds with Felicity?
3. Marjorie (nn Jorie) (possible MN Alice or Claire)--how is this name perceived by you guys? My grandma, who I love and adore, is Margery, but I'm not crazy about that spelling. And I think the NN Jorie is really cute and quirky, and sounds cute with Fliss, which is what we call Felicity sometimes. But maybe I'm crazy, and it's a terrible name? Also, what do you think of using a name to honor someone but using a different spelling? My g'ma is the most laid-back woman ever and would be stunned if we used her name, but I still don't know if that's just a major faux pas?

That's pretty much all we have, so we are definitely open to new ideas! (DH is pretty traditional so he's the tougher one to sell)
Other names I love but are off the table are: Blythe (DH hates it), Juliette, Eleanor, Charlotte (too popular).

Thanks in advance for your help!

[davisellu]

I think you have some good options here.
1. I think Helena would fit better than Helen with Felicity and Helena Elizabeth or some of your other mns work well (i.e. Helena Caroline).
2. To me, Naomi is a little less girly sounding than Felicity, but I like the name and think it works well with either mn.
3. I like Marjorie nn Jorie and agree that Jorie and Fliss sound well together too. Marjorie Claire or Marjorie Caroline work well.

Here are some other possibilities-- some other H, N, and M names as well as others that I think would work well with Felicity (my favorites are with a *:

Honora/Honoria*
Henrietta (lots of cute nns-- Hennie, Etta, Retta)
Heloise
Margaret
Marguerite
Marina
Miranda*
Marcella
Marjolaina
Millicent
Natalie/Natalia
Nadia
Lucinda*
Priscilla
Constance
Eliza*
Caroline
Louisa
Julia
Aminta
Amelia
Alexandra/Alessandra
Elodie
Ottilie
Rosamond
Rosalie
Coralie
Sylvie
Susannah
Judith
Genevieve*
Dorothea*
Eloisa*

[ashthedreamer]

I love the idea of Helen (or a Helen name) with Felicity! I think they fit really well. I like Felicity and Helena even more, though, I think those just sing together. I also love the idea of honoring your grandmother with Marjorie, especially if it would mean a lot to her... I'm just not the hugest Marjorie/Margery fan, sorry! It does feel very old-lady to me. Perhaps a Margaret variation, like Margot, or even just Margaret? I think Felicity and Margaret are great together, and Margaret has so many lovely nns--Mae, Meg, Maggie, Greta, Margot, Mari, Ari, Maisie, Daisy... I think Fliss and Greta or Fliss and Daisy (or even Fliss and Maisie) would be adorable together. Or even Helena Marjorie?

Good luck!

[allthatglitters]

1. I love the HH thing as well. I know someone with those initials and she uses them together a lot. Helen is alright, but I like Helena better. Felicity and Helena sound beautiful together.

2. Naomi is interesting. Not my style, but there's nothing wrong with it. I think it sounds fine with Felicity and it's not particularly popular. Caroline is a perfect middle name for it.

3. I think Marjorie could work. I definitely prefer that spelling. If you're worried about it being weird but you want to honor your grandmother, maybe you could use it as a middle name? That's a very common practice. Jorie is cute. I know a Jordan who goes by Jori. I like Claire better than Alice as a middle name because Claire sounds a bit more modern. Fliss and Jorie sound adorable together!

[sadlola]

I like Naomi and Marjorie with Felicity. I think both of those names flow better with Felicity than Helen. I agree with the other posters that Helena would be a better fit. Also, I knew a Helen once and she hated her name (thought it was too old lady sounding).

[everwaiteing]

I love the idea of Helena Elizabeth, Helena Claire, or Marjorie Claire. All three are classy options. I do think Marjorie feels a bit old-fashioned next to Felicity, but that can be largely mitigated by the nn Jorie. Fliss and Jorie are very cute together. The alliteration of Helen or Helena with your last name would be really great. I have an H surname too. If I had a few more daughters to name, I would consider Helena. Hazel Claire is another idea for you to consider.

[niteowl13]

First of all, I love Felicity Katherine! Great name!
Helen does sound too old ladyish to me, but Helena is lovely
Naomi is a name that I have never liked - sorry
Marjorie is nice, I like the spelling Margery, but I like medieval type names a LOT
Suggestions with sister Felicity:
Freya
Beatrice
Evangeline
Jessamine
Tamsin
Marigold
Lavender or Lilac (maybe too unusual for DH though)
Rosalie
Liliana
Viviana

[lori johnson]

Welcome to Nameberry!


My recommendation is ...

Felicity [and] Cecily
Felicity [and] Clarissa
Felicity [and] Georgiana
Felicity [and] Juliana
Felicity [and] Lucinda
Felicity [and] Priscilla
Felicity [and] Tabitha

... a sibset comprised of "feminissima" names [Nameberry term] with a similar feel.


Source: "Beyond Jennifer & Jason" book [1994] by Linda Rosenkrantz and Pamela Redmond Satran

[geauxtee]

I'm new here but I'll give it a go...
Rebecca
Florence
Abigail
Gillian
Sybil

[dancersventure]

I think Helena would be a great name with Felicity. Also, the combo Helena Marjorie is very cute, IMO!!