Would one of these middle names work?

hightidebride · June 2011

Hello! DH and I both like the name Scarlett but were hoping to use a family name as the baby's middle name. The 2 names we are considering for middle names are Barbara and Eleanor (I would prefer Barbara but think it is tough to work as a middle name)

Would Scarlett Barbara or Scarlett Eleanor work or do we have to go back to the first name drawing board? Thanks for opinions!

jfs51211 · June 2011

It depends on your last name. But Scarlett Eleanor sounds the best to me. Good luck!

HappyMrsK · June 2011

I think Scarlett Eleanor flows better just because Scarlett and Barbara both share the "ar" sound.

manda326 · June 2011

Eleanor flows the best with Scarlett.

austenreader85 · June 2011

Definitely Eleanor. I just can't get behind Barbara and as someone else pointed out, the "ar" sound is too repetitive.

brideandbreve · June 2011

HappyMrsK:
I think Scarlett Eleanor flows better just because Scarlett and Barbara both share the "ar" sound.

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taracovert · June 2011

I agree--Eleanor!

PrincessFiona9 · June 2011

Definitely Eleanor. Or as an alternative Scarlett Elaine? I think it flows even better.

sugarpumpkin716 · June 2011

i agree with other posters that it depends on the last name but eleanor works more than barbara already. i LOVE scarlett.

stitchingchica · June 2011

Since you're going with family middle names, I imagine that Barbara being your preference is a personal/emotional thing, which is hard to turn away from. I am only thinking about what I would do, and I guess I would keep Barbara, to pay homage to that family member (I think its beautiful) but then I wouldn't choose Scarlett, although it is a beautiful name.

I'd go with a shorter first name (probably still 2 syllables) to blend into Barbara.

MAMAxB · June 2011

jfs51211:
It depends on your last name. But Scarlett Eleanor sounds the best to me. Good luck!

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Brodyrox30 · June 2011

I think Scarlett Eleanor flows better, even though I'm not a fan of Eleanor. It would depend on your last name, also. Scarlett Barbara doesn't sound horrible, if that what you would love to use. I know a Michelle Barbara, and I don't think that flows well.