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Clementine - I know one whose parents spelt it Clementene to be sure of the pronunciation they preferred! She's cute and nice and so's her name.
Frances - I dislike Fran, which they all seem to become. I far prefer Francis for a boy
Xenia - pronounced ZENya. I don't have any feelings about it, either way.
Sheila - pleasant name; pity it's dated.
Roselyn - not a Rose name I'd choose at all. Rosalyn looks better, but not good enough.
Mirabelle - no. Mirabel, if necessary, but that extra -le makes it flabby.
Matilda - best dog I ever had; known as Matt the Mutt. On a human, I like the nn Tilly.
Emmeline - over-elaborate. Emily is far preferable.
Genevieve - not bad; there are better ways to have an Eve daughter, and Jennifer is best for Jenny. Genny looks silly.