Emily is an English feminine form of Aemilius, derived from the Latin aemulus meaning "rival".

I dreamt that we had a daughter named Emily and the name shot to the top of my list. It is my go-to for a middle name as well.

c o m b o s

• Emily Flora
• Emily Willa
• Emily Josephine
• Emily Theodora
• Emily Florence
• Emily Beatrix
• Emily Clare
• Emily Fern
• Emily Honora
• Emily Freida
• Emily Frida
• Emily Honey
• Emily Aurora
• Emily Winn
• Emily Winifred

Margaret is from the Latin Margarita , which is from the Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pearl". The name has been popular since the middle ages. I enjoy the prim sound of Margaret and the cool imagery of a coastal autumn that I get from it.

As for the meaning, pearls are thought to impart health and wealth to their bearers. A perfect gift. They are also my birthstone and one of my favorite gems.

I love the idea of Mae, Mamie, or Maggie! Meg could grow on me too.

c o m b o s

• Margaret Alma
• Margaret Amelia
• Margaret Aster
• Margaret Athena
• Margaret Blythe
• Margaret Clementine
• Margaret Emilia
• Margaret Emily
• Margaret Enya
• Margaret Esme

Jane is an English name, ultimately from the Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan) meaning "Yahweh is gracious".

c o m b o s

• Jane Ariadne
• Jane Azalea
• Jane Beatrix
• Jane Emilia
• Jane Emily
• Jane Iris
• Jane Isabella
• Jane Josephine
• Jane Lily
• Jane Ottilie
• Jane Rosalie

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Beatrix is thought to be from Viatrix , a feminine form of the Late Latin name Viator meaning "voyager, traveller". It was altered in the middle ages to be associated with the Latin beatus meaning "blessed, happy".

It makes me think of the soft illustrations of Beatrix Potter, tea parties, pretty and soft Jersey cows, and flowering meadows. This is a name that Jay really likes and is on the list of names he'd actually want to use as well so it sparkles a bit brighter in my eyes. I'm not allowed to mention any negative associations lest I taint the name for him!

c o m b o s

• Beatrix Fern
• Beatrix Summer
• Beatrix Emily
• Beatrix Helena
• Beatrix Linnea
• Beatrix Emmeline
• Beatrix Clementine

Farah is a name meaning "joy, happiness" in Arabic from the root فرح (fariḥa) meaning "to be happy". I also think of the Old High German element fara meaning "journey" is most commonly found in names like Farahild.

Farah feels sweet and bookish, something like a cozy and quiet library. It feels like golden meadows on a cool day but there's plenty of sunshine.

c o m b o s

• Farah Adeline
• Farah Beatrice
• Farah Betony
• Farah Blythe
• Farah Clementine
• Farah Daisy
• Farah Elisabeth
• Farah Elodie
• Farah Emily
• Farah Emmeline
• Farah Evangeline
• Farah Evelyn

Bonnie is from the Scottish word bonny meaning "pretty; pleasing" which is originally derived from the Old French bon or bone meaning "good".

c o m b o s

• Bonnie Beatrice
• Bonnie Beatrix
• Bonnie Fern
• Bonnie Frances
• Bonnie Georgina
• Bonnie Iris
• Bonnie Josephine
• Bonnie Mabel
• Bonnie Winifred
• Bonnie Wren

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Elaine is an Old French form of Helen, which is from the Greek Ἑλένη (Helene) , possibly meaning "torch" or "corposant". Elaine is also seen in Arthurian legend where she is the lover of Lancelot and the mother of Galahad.

I love the name when combo'd with "clean" or earthy nature names especially. There are a few others that I have a love for.

c o m b o s

• Elaine Lily
• Elaine Meadow
• Elaine Birdy
• Elaine Ivy
• Elaine Poppy
• Elaine Beatrix
• Elaine Audrey
• Elaine Fern
• Elaine Iris
• Elaine Flora
• Elaine Autumn

Audrey is a Medieval diminutive of Æðelþryð meaning "noble strength" which is derived from the Old English elements æðele "noble" and þryþ "strength".

It is a surprisingly classic name that has been in use since before the 7th-century and then fell out of use in the Middle Ages.

c o m b o s

• Audrey Josephine
• Audrey Evelyn
• Audrey Wren
• Audrey Clementine
• Audrey Marigold
• Audrey Azalea
• Audrey Elowen
• Audrey Isolde

Tabitha is an Aramaic name meaning "gazelle". My best friend when I was in elementary school was Tabitha. I think it's sweet.

c o m b o s

• Tabitha Primrose
• Tabitha Florence
• Tabitha Iris
• Tabitha Lily
• Tabitha Annie
• Tabitha Evelyn

Marian is from the Latin form of Greek Μαρία (Maria), from Hebrew מִרְיָם (Miryam), which was most likely from an Egyptian name root myr meaning "beloved".

This name was used in the English legend Robin Hood for Maid Marian, Robin Hood's love. This is my draw to the name.

c o m b o s

• Marian Matilda
• Marian Daisy
• Marian Joy
• Marian Meadow
• Marian Primrose

Caroline is a feminization of Carolus , a latinization of Charles from the German karl meaning "man".

c o m b o s

• Caroline Emily
• Caroline Eva
• Caroline Ava

Katherine is from the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine) whose etymology is debated and no exact meaning or origin is known. The current spelling with the H is likely influenced by the Greek katharos meaning "pure".

I like both Catherine and Katherine. However, I feel like with the surname that Katherine is just more balanced.

c o m b o s

• Katherine Sunny
• Katherine Birdie
• Katherine Felicity
• Katherine Joanie
• Katherine Juliet
• Katherine Willow
• Katherine Willa
• Katherine Magnolia
• Katherine Poppy
• Katherine Tilly
• Katherine Flora
• Katherine Florence
• Katherine Sylvie

Louisa is the feminine form of Louis. Louis is the French form of the Latinized Ludovicus , which is from the German name Ludwig , meaning "famous battle".

c o m b o s

• Louisa Poppy
• Louisa Caroline
• Louisa Elisabeth

Elisabeth is from the Greek form of the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע ('Elisheva') meaning, "my God is an oath" or "pledged to God". It is a classic, timeless name that has been popular for centuries.

Whenever the name was mentioned Jay's mum excitedly said, "Like her nanny!" ♡

c o m b o s

• Elisabeth Flora
• Elisabeth Hazel
• Elisabeth Una
• Elisabeth Trudy
• Elisabeth Fern

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Cecilia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius which is from the Latin caecus meaning "blind".

I have a cousin whose daughter is called Cecilia Rose. I feel a bit guilty having it on my list but I've never met her and she's like 11 so... *shrug* That being said, I had the name on my list prior to her even being born. Plus she lives in NY and any children of ours will be raised in the UK. I feel less guilty now.

c o m b o s

• Cecilia Daisy
• Cecilia Esme
• Cecilia Josephine
• Cecilia Iris
• Cecilia Beatrix
• Cecilia Beatrice
• Cecilia Betony
• Cecilia Juno

“The human heart has a tiresome tendency to label as fate only what crushes it. But happiness likewise, in its way, is without reason, since it is inevitable.”

— Albert Camus, The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays

g i r l s

• Emily
• Farah
• Bonnie
• Elaine

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I'm Patricia — but you can call me Pia ! 🌻

I'm 36, a Gemini, INFP, and definitely a namenerd. I love anything cozy—sweaters, cardigans, dresses, leggings, and cute socks!

If you have any questions or suggestions, let me know!