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LOVE Mirielle. That was my number one choice since I was a child. I can't even remember why we didn't use it. It's still at the top for DD2.

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Our nickname was Miri though.

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Anyway - when I first saw Lucienne in the title, I wasn't crazy about it. But, I really like it as a sibling to Mirielle.

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Lucie is the perfect nickname to match, especially with Elle. And, I wouldn't worry about the name having to be explained.

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I had to explain my name growing up, and I still love it. We named our daughter Clarisse and STILL have to explain it (it seems obvious), but I would never change her name.

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I think Elyse is a bit close to Elle to use, though I love the name.

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Juliette is adorbs, but getting trendy... still I am sorry your husband wasn't on board.

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I say go with Lucienne (which IS pretty).

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If you need alternatives:
Francine - Fran, Francie, Sina
Leontine - Onti, Tiny, Leona
Faustine - Fausta, Tina
Paulina - Lina, Pauli, etc
Brigitte
Priscilla - Pril, Prilla, Silla
Adrienne - Addie, Renn, Adri
Giselle
Vivienne - Viv, Vivi, Vienne
Adelie
Bettina / Bettine
Daphne
Celeste
Delphine
Genevieve - Genny, Viv
Jocelyn - Josie
Gwendolyn
Suzette - Suzi
Chantal
Sandrine - Sandi
Roxanne - Roxy
Elmira - mira
Nadine - Nadi, Dina