When did you choose?
At first, I was pushing for a family name, either Alice for both of my grandmothers or Violet for his maternal granny who had passed away just bfeore I had gotten pregnant. I probably would’ve used both together in either order if he had been on board, but he found Alice a bit boring (only to an Englishman!) and Violet a bit lacking in nickname options since neither of use cared for Vi.
Who was involved in the decision?
What were the other options?
Did the meaning matter?
Did you second guess yourself? Only before she was born. I have adored her name ever since the first time I held her, and I still smile every time I see the whole thing written out.
II. Romilly’s Story
What is your child’s name?
When did you choose?
I then set about making sure it was a “real name”. Someone on a messageboard directed me to this website, which sealed the deal with photo after photo of sweet baby Romillys (ours is there now, too!). I’m still not sure the purist in me belives it is a “real name”. It’s a first name, by way of surname, by way of French place-name, but I still wish it had a longer history of use as a girls’ name. Whatever, I love it.
What were your criteria?
What were the other options?
Did the meaning matter?
Did you second guess yourself?
I love these two names together 🙂
Philippa nn Pippa is GORGEOUS. It’s one of my favourites. I love that you picked it.
Adorable girls! I love Philippa nn Pippa and Romilly is a great name that does, as you say, complement Philippa nicely! Can’t wait to hear about your other two girls!
What great names! I can’t wait to hear about the second pair!
I love both names. Philippa & Romilly! Absolutely perfect.
What beautiful names for beautiful girls! They are so adorable! Philippa is one of my favorite names and Romilly is lovely as well! Great story!
Beautiful name selections and beautiful girls! Thank you so much for sharing your story and I look forward to next week!
I honestly love the names you chose. Romilly & Pippa sound awesome together. Your kids look like angels and I sincerely, really like Romilly & Pippa. Fascinating story!