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in reply to a message by Jen
Hey Jen,
Most baby book types will tell you (rightly, I think) that a 4-syllable first name followed by a middle name of the same construction is cumbersome to pronounce and doesn't "flow". I believe the convention with a first name that long is to go with a 2-syllable middle name.
Compare "Olivia Elizabeth" and "Olivia Marie": irrespective of whether you like or dislike either middle name, the second, 2-syllable one in combination with "Olivia" has a better rhythm or "meter" and is more pleasing to the ear.
Most baby book types will tell you (rightly, I think) that a 4-syllable first name followed by a middle name of the same construction is cumbersome to pronounce and doesn't "flow". I believe the convention with a first name that long is to go with a 2-syllable middle name.
Compare "Olivia Elizabeth" and "Olivia Marie": irrespective of whether you like or dislike either middle name, the second, 2-syllable one in combination with "Olivia" has a better rhythm or "meter" and is more pleasing to the ear.
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