First name for awkward middle name

Emztron500

So, my Mum was recently throwing around the idea that she'd love her first name to get carried on to another generation. She doesn't go by her first name (she's used her middle name her whole life) but it was her Grandmother's name and it's special to her. The name is Millicent. I'm the only one of her children who is having any more babies and this pregnancy will almost certainly be my last. Not sure if it's a girl but if it is I think I'd like to make my Mum happy by using Millicent as the middle name.

Only thing is it's not really working with any of my first name ideas. The names I've kind of been throwing around for a girl are:

- Astrid
- Margot
- Ada (possibly short for Adelaide? or just on its own)
- Henrietta (Etta)
- Aurora (would shorten to Rory)
- Beatrice or Beatrix
- Bedelia

Any suggestions what would work the best of those, or something else entirely? Last name is Taylor if that makes a difference.

AmadorRose

I think Astrid would flow nicely, though in reality I don't think you should write anything off unless it's absolutely horrible. How often does a person use her whole name? 

ellebee2

I like Ada best from your list. Ada Millicent is beautiful. 

LNic5

I think Ada (Adelaide) and Aurora sound great with Millicent. 

bbiutmcph

I probably wouldn't do Aurora it's way to Disney with Millicent. Honestly though I think Millicent is pretty awesome and wouldn't worry about perfect flow Just pick a Fn I loved

missemmawoodhouse

For family significance, I wouldn't worry about flow. I loooove Millicent NN Millie. 

holli0801

Love Etta! Also like Astrid 

ElRuby

I think you should do Millicent as a first name.

emilyray14

Yeah I'm in the camp of "significance trumps flow". I think it would work well with all of those names. My favorite being Henrietta  (but they're all quite awesome).

Emztron500

bbiutmcph said:

I probably wouldn't do Aurora it's way to Disney with Millicent. Honestly though I think Millicent is pretty awesome and wouldn't worry about perfect flow Just pick a Fn I loved

Ugh you're totally right about the Disney thing. Dang Sleeping Beauty! That is not why I liked Aurora but you're right that paired with Millicent it's too much. Oh well, lots of other options.

purplefan1

Sounds like you have a lot of great options.  

KaLikeAWind

I also think Millicent is a good first name choice. Its a good name, and nobody is using it

MamaBish

I think Astrid flows nicely. I also think Millicent is a good first name choice

PugsandKisses

I love Astrid and I think it goes well. 

aj1327

missemmawoodhouse said:

For family significance, I wouldn't worry about flow. I loooove Millicent NN Millie. 

This. I think you should consider it for the first name spot as well! 

MississippiCatfish

ElRuby said:

I think you should do Millicent as a first name.

I looooove Millicent and nn Millie. I would consider using it as a FN. 

If Millicent is MN, I would choose a two syllable FN:)

Linsbins

I like Astrid or Beatrix. Millie isn't too bad either.

PhoebeJune1984

Did your mom pass the name down to you? Because I would find it a little weird if she didn't, but then decided to bring it up like it is so important to her....for her grandkid. I only like Millicent NN Millie as a first name, but if you don't like it and are only doing it to appease your mom, I would scratch it and just pick a name that you like.