I love both names, they are such pretty, classic names, just gorgeous. I would have to say that I prefer
Alice though, it's just lovely.
Alice Ruby is my fave combo, as
Ruby is also another fave name of mine.
Matilda Juliet is also really nice. I don't know that either name will become popular, they don't seem to be getting talked about all that much. I think
Matilda has more of a chance at becoming popular though, since
Heath Ledger and
Michelle Williams named their daughter that. I don't think
Alice has to have a nn, it's not a super long name or anything. It's so pretty it doesn't need a nn. Hildy I hate, sorry. I prefer
Tillie, but you mentioned that you don't like it.