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Unusual Middle Names for Baby Girls

The following are first and middle name combos that I've had on my list titled "name combos I love but can't use." I figure, if I put them on here then they might have the chance to get used. Enjoy.

Sophie Claret
Elena Zanzibel
Eliska Starling
Lavinia Nightingale
Alannah Dragonfly
Fiona Tabby
Matilda Plum
Dacia Linden
Marion Blackbird
Rosamund Winter
Amber Mandolin
Coralia Willow
Verona Calico
Sable Valentine
Ambrosia Maple
Fay Lavender
Pomelina Snow
Wilhelmina Snow
Willa Belle
Ophelia Sapphire
Leocadia Pearl
Tamsin Quill
Oriana Maiden
Betony Oriole
Meredith Tatum
Lluvia Savvy
Umbrielle Swan
Gwendolen Fable
Marina Pearl
Porsha Lillith
Portia Tanith

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  1. SebastianeNovember 2, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    I love these:


    Sophie Claret
    Elena Zanzibel
    Eliska Starling
    Lavinia Nightingale
    Matilda Plum
    Rosamund Winter
    Amber Mandolin
    Coralia Willow
    Verona Calico
    Sable Valentine
    Ambrosia Maple
    Fay Lavender
    Pomelina Snow
    Ophelia Sapphire
    Betony Oriole

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  2. CristinaNovember 2, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Thanks! All of these are dear to me, but I really wish I could use Pomelina Snow, Gwendolen Fable, Portia Tanith/Portia Calico or Verona Calico. I managed to work Rosamund, Elena, Umbrielle, Tanith, Clary (not mentioned above) and Gwendolen into my middle name list with other whimsical/nature/fanciful choices.

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  3. Audrey SimmonsNovember 3, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    I like a lot of these but I absolutely love Rosamund Winter. :) Rosamund is one of my favorite girl's names and that's an awesome middle.

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  4. Waltzing More Than MatildaNovember 3, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    I second Rosamund Winter - that's sooo pretty.

    Matilda Plum is sweet.

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