It is down to Iris Elisabeth, Thea Mehetabel, or Mathilda Kate.
Which is best?
2007-02-07 08:28:09 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
Mathilda is pronounced exactly the same as Matilda, it's just a different spelling.
Mehetabel (Ma-HET-uh-bell) is an old Hebrew name meaning "God makes things happy".
2007-02-07 08:33:54 · update #1
Oh, and these are three combos, not six seperate names.
2007-02-07 08:34:42 · update #2
My Secret Identity, you are correct to assume that I prefer older names. A few of the names you have suggested (Clementine, Augstina -though I prefer plain and simple Augusta-, and Pearl) are ones that I have liked for a very long time, but the husband did not share my affection for them.
I also really love Isabel. In fact, Isabel Augusta was one that we were seriously considering. But in the end, Iris won. It has a little bit of sentimental value to us ("Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls is "our" song. Stupid, I know). Plus, it's not as popular as Isabel, which is a definate plus for us.
2007-02-07 08:47:47 · update #3
I prefer Mathilda Elizabeth, if I can mix and match.
I prefer Isis Elizabeth or Isabelle Elizabeth instead of Iris.
Thea is okay, but Mehetabel makes me cringe. Sorry. :(
Mathilda is nicely old-fashioned, but a little sharp with Kate.
Seems like you like old-fashioned names. If you are still open to ideas, how about:
Clara
Clementine
Eugenia
Augustina
Rosalinde
Marigold
Annaliese
Pearl or Perla
I'm sorry I didn't 100% love them as is. That's just me, name your daughter what your heart tells you.
Good luck to you, and I hope this helps! :)
2007-02-07 08:42:18 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not feeling for Mehetabel or Thea. Mathilda is ok but a little bit ancient. If you are trying to honor someone by this name, use it as a middle name instead. Otherwise, I'd talk you out of it.
Here are some suggestions that I think may be prettier and more graceful:
Katherine Iris (this is beautiful! Iris revitalizes as a classic name as Katherine) Use Kate for short.
Elizabeth Kate (like the other person suggested)
Katherine Elise (elise modern version of Elizabeth)
2007-02-07 08:50:17 · answer #2 · answered by choosinghappiness 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iris Elisabeth
2007-02-07 14:48:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorite of the three is Iris Elisabeth. Then I like Mathilda Kate.
2007-02-08 00:38:51 · answer #4 · answered by caitlinerika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Iris Elisabeth the best, then Mathilda Kate. Thea is not my favorite.
2007-02-07 08:41:49 · answer #5 · answered by NJ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love Elizabeth, Kate, Iris, and Matilda. They are nice names without being too unique. The only thing is that I would name her Kaitlin or Katherine so she can choose to have the nickname as Kate. My favorite out of the four would have to be Elizabeth.
Kaitlin Elizabeth
Matilda Kaitlin
Iris Elizabeth
Matilda Iris
Matilda Elizabeth
Katherine Elizabeth
Iris Matilda
Thea is ok but the middle name is hard to pronounce.
2007-02-07 08:33:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love Iris Elisabeth and Mathilda Kate is cute too. I like thea, but the middle name is confusing. Good luck to you!
2007-02-07 08:31:31 · answer #7 · answered by Wendy B 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I love Iris Elisabeth and Mathilda Kate but I guess I would choose Iris Elisabeth because the H on Matilda makes me want to pro. muh-thil-duh and I think other people might too.
2007-02-07 08:40:41 · answer #8 · answered by bbwdys4 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You want your girl to be hating you don't you, but if you must Iris Elisabeth the most normal and beautiful of your names. If you take commentary and won't budge middle and first names then I would suggest Elisabeth Mathilda or how about Elisabeth Kate.
2007-02-07 08:39:50 · answer #9 · answered by The One Truth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would start by saying to go with the one that appeals most to you and your husband. Which of the three can you envision yourself calling out?
Personally, I prefer Iris Elisabeth. I don't love the name Mathilda, but it is because I associate it with someone I don't care for.
Whatever you choose, congratulations on your pregnancy! Good Luck and enjoy your beautiful baby girl!
2007-02-07 08:36:10 · answer #10 · answered by Holding A Star 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋