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Juliet or Josephine?

Joza View Member Profile	15/04/2012, 07:14 AM Post #1
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So, baby #2 is only a couple of weeks away. We have decided on the name Isla if it is a baby girl However, I am stuck between Juliet and Josephine as a middle name! Both are family names, with Josephine probably a bit more 'family' as Juliet has come from my paternal grandmother, Jewel. I think I am leaning towards Isla Josephine, but just wanted to get the EB name guru's expert opinions haha! Thanks

Steggles View Member Profile	15/04/2012, 07:26 AM Post #2
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Isla Josephine is my pick. I prefer it based on length - I love Juliet too - dont think you can go wrong!

Harmonica View Member Profile	15/04/2012, 07:26 AM Post #3
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Isla Josephine gets my vote - seems to flow nicely!

Amber Spyglass View Member Profile	15/04/2012, 07:29 AM Post #4
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I love them both, perfect choices. I'm a huge fan of using family names as middle names, and would never personally consider a middle name just because it sounds good. So I would say honour your grandmother. I'd probably use her actual name and go Isla Jewel. But, if you are still thinking Juliet, I prefer the Juliette spelling.

kerilyntaryn View Member Profile	15/04/2012, 07:29 AM Post #5
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Juliet

Jekaho View Member Profile	15/04/2012, 07:32 AM Post #6
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QUOTE (Steggles @ 15/04/2012, 07:26 AM) Isla Josephine is my pick. I prefer it based on length - I love Juliet too - dont think you can go wrong! My thoughts too.

Joza View Member Profile	15/04/2012, 07:35 AM Post #7
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Sorry, I should clarify that they are both family names Josephine was my great grandmothers name, and the reason I am Jo myself

Melissa4444 View Member Profile	15/04/2012, 07:40 AM Post #8
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Sadly, I think Josephine fits better with Isla. But I'd choose Juliet over any of the names. It's so, so pretty.

Severus View Member Profile	15/04/2012, 07:45 AM Post #9
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Hey Joza, two thumbs up for Isla, love that name! When I read your topic title I thought 'That'll be tough,' because both Juliet & Josephine are gorgeous names. To match with Isla, though, I would definitely go with Isla Josephine

kerilyntaryn View Member Profile	15/04/2012, 07:50 AM Post #10
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I'd go Josephine then after you

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