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Ariane is a refreshing name for a princess... I'm sure that the other two babies born to crown princley couples this year ( CPs Felipe and Letizia, CPs Frederik and Mary) will have much more traditional names.

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Then again, Maxima has always struck me as a vibrant and lively lady, so the name doesn't really suprise me!

This message was edited 4/13/2007, 10:49 PM

Ariane is okay, but the whole combo sounds nice together and very regal. I really like Amelia and Inez. :)

Beautiful! This is definitely a royal couple that knows how to name their kids.

Ariane is blah, but the others are good. I like Amalia too. The A theme is a bit much, but at least Ariane doesn't end in an 'a' too.

It's alright. I like that Ariane is new in the sense that it's not a family name... I think Wilhelmina is very beautiful. I don't really like the names Máxima and Inez, but it's nice that she was named after people who are special to the family :)

That is an insanely beautiful name. It's so uh... princessey. Heh! :)
I like that sibset too - Amalia, Alexia & Ariane = cool!

Cute! I really like Ariane and Maxima. Wilhelmina is cool to see; Inez is the only one I don't care for. I'm not really feeling the "A" theme, though - Amalia and Alexia are too close as it is.

aww what a regal name! I love it! Shame about the A theme though, but I do like it - suits a little princess.

Gorgeous!

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I love it! It flows beautifully & does sound like a princess' name. Ariane reminds me of Ariadne, but is softer. I love Maxima. It is such a strong name. The sibs are nice too although I don't like it when sibs names' all begin with the same letter.

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Link for pic & explanation for the choice of names
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Ariane_of_the_Netherlands

This message was edited 4/13/2007, 10:58 AM

Was je me even te snel af :-)

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I love it! The full names of the other princesses are:

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Catharina-Amalia Beatrix Carmen Victoria (future queen of Holland)
Alexia Juliana Marcela Laurentien