Just for fun...

firefliesandfjords

Éponine. I want to use it as a middle name if we have another little girl in the future. I played the character in the musical about a year ago, as well as read the book. The story is a very important to me, and the time I spent playing the character is very special to me - some of my most cherished memories! Thoughts? I know it's a very strong association.

Any ideas for first names to pair with it? I have a daughter, Catherine Victoria, and a son, Andrew Richard, if that helps!

bbiutmcph

As a middle name I think it's fine.

letyourheartbeyourguide

As a middle name, sure. I LOVE Les Mis and her songs, but anytime I think of Eponine I just wanna cry. What a tragic character.

firefliesandfjords

Her songs are very heartbreaking - there were times when I would tear up in rehearsal because I just felt so bad for how her life ended up. She is tragic, but I love that, in the musical version at least, her love for someone else redeems her. There is so much beauty and grace within such a sad story.

dramaphile

I think the middle name is a spot where you can take a risk, and it's a pretty name.

Linsbins

That was my thought when I heard the name. I had to go back and double check if it was a first or middle name. I'm glad you want to use it as a middle name. There is one association people have with that name, and it's not a great one (I also love Les Mis, but not the namesake I would want my kid to have).

mattandlora

I love the name and love Les Mis, plus how much it means to you. I think the name is beautiful, but that's a difficult namesake. Also, it doesn't quite fit with your other children's names. For a FN? No. MN? I'd definitely go for it

eliztheforrizz

I agree with PPs, it is okay as a middle name, but it does have very sad connotations due to the tragic Les Mis character. 

firefliesandfjords

Thank you all for your input! Any first name ideas to go with it?

A few on our list are:
Claire
Iris
Margaret (Daisy)
Miriam

slradske0626

I definitely agree with PP about it being appropriate for a MN, and the sad connotation doesn't really bother me. I LOVE Les Mis and her character is one of my faves. That being said, I think a shorter, simpler name would work well considering the MN is long.

flas

So I thought of Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time first, then Les Miserables, though I absolutely love Les Mis.  I think it needs a shorter first name to go with it personally.  I almost suggested Violet but I think that would make her name mean purple horse wouldn't it? 

kayway85

If I were going to give my child such a distinctive French middle name, I would want her first name to match. Perhaps that's just me, but I feel like calling her "Julia eponine" or "Emma eponine" sounds really incongruous.

I like Clara, but prefer Claire with eponine.

Also like:

Elise
Noelle
Colette (too close to cozette)
Margot
Justine
Mathilde

jessnjuan07

I adore Éponine! The character and the name!

jessnjuan07

Clara Éponine
Hazel Éponine
Lilah Éponine
Willa Éponine
Tessa Éponine
Gia Éponine
Ginger Éponine
Laurel Éponine
Daisy Éponine