Does Sloane work with our last name?

[cuddlebunny]

We are expecting our baby girl this summer and would really love your honest, candid thoughts on the name Sloane paired with our last name, Cain.

This pairing has two factors giving me pause--the 1st syllable first name/1st syllable last name (which I think I am able to put aside, possibly?) and then an additional consideration--both the first and last name end with the 'n' sound. I think this might be where I am struggling. Can you share with me your opinions on this?

The only other two names we have agreed on are Savannah and Cosette. Savannah is so aesthetically appealing to me with our last name, but I hesitate a bit as I know so many (adorable) baby Savannahs. And Cosette is also beautiful (and I do like the alliteration with Cain), but I have read that Coco is a common nickname and I know way better than to name a child Coco Cain....

[taz]

It works. It's very strong. I like it so much more than Savannah or Cosette.

Those 3 names have such different personalities imo. Sloane with your last name sounds like a strong & independent girl and it's a name I can imagine in print...like on a book jacket or the door to an office. Savannah isn't for me, it's kind of dated feeling and makes me think of pageant children. Cosette is pretty but snooty.

Do you like Susanna? Kind of similar to all 3.

[ellenelle]

I would kind of disagree. While I don't have a problem with the one-syllable/one-syllable thing or with two names ending in -n together, both situations together make Sloane Cain feel awkward and heavy to me. Sorry!

I don't think Cosette needs a nickname, though--it's no longer than Katie and it's shorter than Savannah (and I know a Savannah who has no nn), so I don't think it needs to be shortened. Nor do I think Coco is the go-to nickname for Cosette; since Cosette is so unusual, I don't think people associate it with a particular nickname. I'd as soon go with Etta, and Etta Cain is grand.

[kittyx2]

Sloane Cain is awkward when you pronounce it. My vote is Cosette Cain. Cosette is not that common and I've never heard it shortened to Coco. It doesn't really need a nn for it.

Cris

[lineska]

I'm just not a fan of sloane, but sloane cain is very strong, I don't think the flow is an issue

[frustratedauthor]

It feels awkward to me. A bit too clipped. I'd go for a longer first name to go with your surname. I like Savannah and Cosette, and either would be lovely.

[eskay]

I don't like the name Sloane anyway, but with Cain it's even worse.

[thuja]

I think you need to keep looking.....Together with Cain, it's too harsh.

[cuddlebunny]

I think you guys are right. Back to the drawing board, starting from scratch. Your comments have helped a lot--I am realizing I don't quite have a 'style' I am attracted to. But I know that starting with more than 1 syllable will help.