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I happen to adore long names, but have been vetoed from using them.
Of your list:
Antoinette "Anya" - I have a couple friends named Antonella and I have always thought that Antoinette would make a statement today. I like Anya as the nickname but prefer Toni or Netti. Old school. Anyway, while I like this name, I don't think it matches Wilhelmina and Marguerite as well as some of the others listed here.
Cassiopeia "Cassie" - Totally different direction with this name. It is lovely in itself, though it has never peen my style (something about Peia... though I like Pia... hmm).
Christabel "Belle" - I know one. I do not like the name as a result. I just can't picture it with a smile, and she goes by Belle too. It is a lovely name, but realistically I think it tries too hard and is weak with all the Isabels out there.
Elisabetta "Eliza" - I like it! I would prefer Elisavetta... but this will go. It matches the style of your other names the best, but I feel it is the safest elaboration. I would recommend it, but only at the bottom of the list.
Evangeliya "Liya" - My fave! I adore this name, and think that Liya is the perfect nickname. I may even suggest it (prepare for a veto) to my husband. I think this does match you other names, but in a less obvious way. This would be my top recommendation.
Florentine "Flora" - Never gets old. Simply adorable on a child and classy on a lady. I think Flora works, as does Florrie. I am not sure which I prefer... but this will match your other names to a tee.
Laurentine "Lola" - Lola is cute with this. I like Leontine so much that this seems a bit boring to me in comparison. I like it, but don't love it. It is certainly pretty and crazy classy (as is Lauren)... but there is not as much personality as the names on your list or the couple I already recommended.
Persephone "Effie" - This is one name that I have never been fond of. I guess I am too into history and stories to like names that have tragedies attached. However, the name and sound itself is mesmerizing. It is a bit out-of-character compared to your other names, but would work if you loved it.
Petronilla "Petra" - I have a family member with this name... and she too goes by Petra. Her sisters are Letizia and Maria-Grazia. Her name fits in the family and it makes me smile to see it. I think this is a bold choice that doesn't necessarily match the others, but it's got enough oomph to stand on it's own.
Temperance "Emmy" - Ah, I love this name. I have a thing for those Puritan gems. I would not pair this name with your other choices... but I want to say that I think it has clunky class. I would love to meet one (or birth one). I had picked Tem or Perri as a nickname for this, but Emmy does work.
Aleksander "Aleks" - NMS, and it doesn't match well with your sibset options. In my defense, I don't much like Alexander either.
Augustinus "August" - Hmm. This looks like it tries a bit too hard. Augustus is as elaborate as I can go on the Auggie-names. I do think it would be a gutsy choice though, and I could see it as a sibset.
Beauregard "Beau" - Matches. Not my fav, but I do like the sounds and think it flows well for being so long. Beau is also underused. I could go for this.
Benedictus "Bennett" - Hmm... On the fence. I like the sounds and it's refreshing, but not sure if it is too over-the-top for me. Eh, I am going to have to pass on this... but it's interesting.
Christophe - Ding Ding! Winner! I love this name. I have known a few and they are all classy gentleman. I sincerely recommend this name. It doesn't totally match the girls names you have picked out, but it is handsome enough to overcome.
Constantin - I want to add an e. Stantin would be a cool nickname though.
Maximilian "Maxim" - The obvious choice. I think it matches well with Wilhelmina and Marguerite. It's a nice spelling of the name and a classy option. An expected, but decent choice.
Montgomery "Monte" - This would really work well with the set. I like this name a lot and LOVE Monte as the nickname. I would never have thought of it, though it makes total sense. I think I like this the best of your list and will be adding it to mine.
Sebastiaan "Bastiaan" -A bit of a different cultural direction, but it could work with your other names. Bastian is used by about half of the Sebastians I know (Italian family)... and they almost always end up going by Bass. I do know a Sab and a couple of Sebbys too.
Sebastijan "Bastijan" - The spelling is appealing, but does nothing for me. I think it is best left to Eastern European culture.
Theodosius "Teddy" - What? I like this! This would be a bold and unique choice. I think it works with the girls and has a subtle charm too. It reminds me of Theophilus, which also has ten letters. I know a family who uses Theophilus as the middle for all the first born boys. It's a conversation piece really. Also the theologian William Theophilus (BT) Roberts was a decent fellow and nice namesake. In any case, both that and Theodosius would make a statement, in a good way.
Zaccharias "Zachary" - I have always preferred Zaccarias and Zaccariah to Zachary... So, the only contention I have with this is the nickname chosen. Zac, Ri, Cari, Zias... anything. Zachary is just another name to me.
hope that helps!
Of your list:
Antoinette "Anya" - I have a couple friends named Antonella and I have always thought that Antoinette would make a statement today. I like Anya as the nickname but prefer Toni or Netti. Old school. Anyway, while I like this name, I don't think it matches Wilhelmina and Marguerite as well as some of the others listed here.
Cassiopeia "Cassie" - Totally different direction with this name. It is lovely in itself, though it has never peen my style (something about Peia... though I like Pia... hmm).
Christabel "Belle" - I know one. I do not like the name as a result. I just can't picture it with a smile, and she goes by Belle too. It is a lovely name, but realistically I think it tries too hard and is weak with all the Isabels out there.
Elisabetta "Eliza" - I like it! I would prefer Elisavetta... but this will go. It matches the style of your other names the best, but I feel it is the safest elaboration. I would recommend it, but only at the bottom of the list.
Evangeliya "Liya" - My fave! I adore this name, and think that Liya is the perfect nickname. I may even suggest it (prepare for a veto) to my husband. I think this does match you other names, but in a less obvious way. This would be my top recommendation.
Florentine "Flora" - Never gets old. Simply adorable on a child and classy on a lady. I think Flora works, as does Florrie. I am not sure which I prefer... but this will match your other names to a tee.
Laurentine "Lola" - Lola is cute with this. I like Leontine so much that this seems a bit boring to me in comparison. I like it, but don't love it. It is certainly pretty and crazy classy (as is Lauren)... but there is not as much personality as the names on your list or the couple I already recommended.
Persephone "Effie" - This is one name that I have never been fond of. I guess I am too into history and stories to like names that have tragedies attached. However, the name and sound itself is mesmerizing. It is a bit out-of-character compared to your other names, but would work if you loved it.
Petronilla "Petra" - I have a family member with this name... and she too goes by Petra. Her sisters are Letizia and Maria-Grazia. Her name fits in the family and it makes me smile to see it. I think this is a bold choice that doesn't necessarily match the others, but it's got enough oomph to stand on it's own.
Temperance "Emmy" - Ah, I love this name. I have a thing for those Puritan gems. I would not pair this name with your other choices... but I want to say that I think it has clunky class. I would love to meet one (or birth one). I had picked Tem or Perri as a nickname for this, but Emmy does work.
Aleksander "Aleks" - NMS, and it doesn't match well with your sibset options. In my defense, I don't much like Alexander either.
Augustinus "August" - Hmm. This looks like it tries a bit too hard. Augustus is as elaborate as I can go on the Auggie-names. I do think it would be a gutsy choice though, and I could see it as a sibset.
Beauregard "Beau" - Matches. Not my fav, but I do like the sounds and think it flows well for being so long. Beau is also underused. I could go for this.
Benedictus "Bennett" - Hmm... On the fence. I like the sounds and it's refreshing, but not sure if it is too over-the-top for me. Eh, I am going to have to pass on this... but it's interesting.
Christophe - Ding Ding! Winner! I love this name. I have known a few and they are all classy gentleman. I sincerely recommend this name. It doesn't totally match the girls names you have picked out, but it is handsome enough to overcome.
Constantin - I want to add an e. Stantin would be a cool nickname though.
Maximilian "Maxim" - The obvious choice. I think it matches well with Wilhelmina and Marguerite. It's a nice spelling of the name and a classy option. An expected, but decent choice.
Montgomery "Monte" - This would really work well with the set. I like this name a lot and LOVE Monte as the nickname. I would never have thought of it, though it makes total sense. I think I like this the best of your list and will be adding it to mine.
Sebastiaan "Bastiaan" -A bit of a different cultural direction, but it could work with your other names. Bastian is used by about half of the Sebastians I know (Italian family)... and they almost always end up going by Bass. I do know a Sab and a couple of Sebbys too.
Sebastijan "Bastijan" - The spelling is appealing, but does nothing for me. I think it is best left to Eastern European culture.
Theodosius "Teddy" - What? I like this! This would be a bold and unique choice. I think it works with the girls and has a subtle charm too. It reminds me of Theophilus, which also has ten letters. I know a family who uses Theophilus as the middle for all the first born boys. It's a conversation piece really. Also the theologian William Theophilus (BT) Roberts was a decent fellow and nice namesake. In any case, both that and Theodosius would make a statement, in a good way.
Zaccharias "Zachary" - I have always preferred Zaccarias and Zaccariah to Zachary... So, the only contention I have with this is the nickname chosen. Zac, Ri, Cari, Zias... anything. Zachary is just another name to me.
hope that helps!
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