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I don't see VD as an issue :)

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I had to ask somebody else to see what was wrong with VD

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I think Verity Davis is a lovely name.

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But if you really don't like the initials, you could substitute Verity with Amity?

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I personally wouldn't use Flora because its a brand of butter over here, so otherwise out of your options, I think Beatrix is the best

I like Verity and don't see VD as an issue. STI is the acronym that's more common.

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Other suggestions:

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Imogen
Hazel
Tabitha
Corinne / Carina
Daphne
Cora
Fern / Ferne
Olive
Topaz
Zinnia
Iona
Iris
Mavis
Maeve

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Verity Maeve?

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Or a L name to math the others?
Verity Luned
Verity Lynnette
Verity Llinos
Verity Lyra
Verity Laura
Verity Laurel
Verity Laurentia
Verity Letitia
Verity Lucia
Verity Linnea
Verity Louise

Verity Davis is a great name! Just give her a middle name and problem solved.

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My initials without my middle name are CP, something so much worse, but it's never effected me and I hardly think about it.

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I doubt many even think about initials unless you point it out.

I think your options are all fantastic! For what it's worth, VD is fairly dated as an abbreviation, and STD is much more common, so I think if you like Verity the most you should go for it. Personally, though, I prefer all your other names to Verity. They all work fantastically with Astrid and Lark -- distinctive and nature-y with a sharpness and elegance to them. I think stylistically, Sybil and Beatrix are probably the closest matches to Astrid and Lark, but I like the contrast of Flora and Twyla quite a bit. Flora brings an open, hard vowel sound to the group and Twyla is such a one-off, with that unusual Tw- sound! Also, Flora and Twyla will probably deal with the fewest misspellings/mishearings. I imagine Sybil would be spelled Sibyl and Beatrix would be called Beatrice quite a bit.

This message was edited 1/24/2025, 8:31 PM

What is VD? Verity is nice.

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What about Clarity? Or Liberty?

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I love Sybil, long time favorite of mine. I like Bea and Flora but only short for Beatrice and Florence. I think Flora goes best with Astrid and Lark.

Since your two daughters have "L" nature names, I'd suggest

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First name
Linnea

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Middle names
Lake
Lilac
Linnet (Lynn it)
Linden

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Verity, Beatrix, and Sybil are great names. Amity and Honora might appeal to you also because of their meaning.
Lots of combination possibilities here but Amity Lilac is a favorite.
Congratulations!

This message was edited 1/24/2025, 1:54 PM

I like Beatrix, Bea is too short, and Twyla is ok

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Others
Brielle, Briony, Felicity, Holly, Jasmine, Kira, Miranda, Nadia, Nadine, Odette, Ruby, Tessa, Primrose, Saskia, Talia, Yvette, Xanthe, Zana, Zara

I like Beatrix, Flora, and Sybil from your list. I don't Bea on it's own with Beatrix.

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Also Viola Davis is a very successful actress, so I think Verity Davis could also work.

I wouldn't let VD stop me. Verity Davis sounds lovely together.

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Beatrix is beautiful as well. Bea would make a nice nickname. Flora is the most awkward of your list to me, I wouldn't go with it.

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Suggestions:

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Elodie
Rosalie
Esther
Vera
Leona
Stella
Zinnia

What about Bryony / Briony?

If you are giving your daughter a middle name, the initials would be V.E.D. if it were Verity Elizabeth Davis or whatever middle name you choose. It isn't as if you are using S.T.D. initials.

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Beatrix and Flora are both lovely. Beatrix is traditional and steadfast but with a bit of fairytale glamor. Flora is refreshing and nature inspired.
Bea is a bit incomplete.
Twyla is eccentric and zany.
Sybil strikes me as tremulous like a timid rabbit or a senior citizen with a quivering voice.

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Other names you might like: Fiona, Adelaide, Matilda, Clarice, Isemay, Maris, Irene, Judith, Yvette, Laurel

If the meaning of the word Verity is part of why you like the name, both True and Truth have been used as given names on rare occasions and the name Alethea also goes back to a word meaning "truth."

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I do agree with the others who say that "V.D." is a now a very out-of-date term and children your daughter's age are unlikely to know it, so I think Verity would actually be fine.

What is wrong with VD?

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From your list I like Flora and Sybil.

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For new names:
Ivanna (or Ivana, or Iva)
Besima (feminisation of Besim; an Albanian name with a meaning similar to Verity. Note the feminine form is not used by Albanians)
You might like Zoya or Ruzan (or Ruzanna)? Maybe Sohvi or Terhi.
I think Dagmar goes with Astrid and Lark.

This message was edited 1/24/2025, 9:45 AM

I adore Sibyl (this spelling only) and really like Flora and Beatrix and am charmed by Twyla (prefer Twila). I vote for Sibyl Verity or Twila Verity.

I feel like "VD" is like something from the 40s, everyone says "STD" or "STI" now, so I wouldn't worry all that much about the association.

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Bea is too short, I'd go with Beatrix "Bea". Flora is really cute.

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Why not use Verity in the middle? Sybil Verity, Twyla Verity, and Flora Verity are all nice.