Sophia Alice's sister would be...

[Franglais80]

Annabel Florence
Isabella Florence
Olivia Florence

(Or, poss Beatrice instead for the MN). Concerns are:-

Isabella - is it a bit too long, flowery and "try-hard";
Olivia - is it too similar to Sophia and therefore a bit of a twee sib-set?
Annabel - doesn't have the same gravitas as the other traditional names? i.e could you imagine a High Court Judge called Annabel?

I suppose what I want is a name that would not look out of place amongst the Telegraph birth announcements haha!

Thanks in advance for opinions.

[BreeVDKamp]

Think Isabella is way too popular. Olivia is a bit obvious as a sister to Sophia IYSWIM. I'd go Annabel, think it's the least faddy and I can imagine a judge called Annabel for sure!! And also a fashion designer, admin lady, teacher etc...

[Allalonenow]

Olivia Florence, because Isabella is so very popular just now, and Annabel though pretty also has all the same possible Bel Bella etc type of nn.

Have you thought of using Florence as the first name?

[Franglais80]

Yes I see your point about Isabella (though I only know of one but I know LOADS of Isabels/Isabelles around here!) Annabel is DH's fave by a long way and we would prob nn her Bells/Bel/Anna. I don't like Florence enough to be her first name and I know one at playgroup which puts me off!

[ClariceBeanthatsme]

Violet? I love all your names, I have one from your list.

Isabella, Florence and Annabel are all long names so what about putting one with a shorter middle name like Iris, Ivy, Pearl, Fleur, Flora...

[momb]

It's the Florence that's the problem.
Any of your suggestions woudl be lovely with something classic and simple like Jane, for example.

[Yorkshirelassreturns]

This is an easy one as my daughter is Annabelle Beatrice and I think it's lovely!! I think it's a name that gives you good nn potential - Anna/Belle. Beatrice is a family name on both sides and I love it. All of your other names (including your dd1's names were on our list so we must have very similar taste. I absolutely think the name stands up to the high court judge test. Good luck with whatever you decide. I love all of your other combinations by the way- I'm just biased! X

[TheresLotsOfFarmyardAnimals]

I thought Grace too!

I'd go for Annabel as I like Anna and Annie as well as Bella

[Superrhan]

Annabel Florence definitely. I can very much imagine a high court judge called Annabel. I think it's still quite classic but unusual and pretty.

[PecanNut]

Another vote for Annabel Florence.

Isabella and variants have been overused recently (as is Grace)

[IvyBeagle]

Emily Beatrice
Elodie Beatrice
Anabel Beatrice

[florascotia]

If it helps - in 2012, for England and Wales, out of the top 100 girls names:

Olivia was no 2 (4585 babies)
Isabella no 10 (3358 babies)
Isabelle no 17 (2594 babies)
Annabelle (that spelling) no 72 (884 babies)

www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2013/aug/12/top-100-baby-names-2012-girls-boys-list

[Legionofboom]

And another vote for Annabel (or Annabelle). (Interestingly, to me Annabel has more gravitas than the other names on your list but of course these things are quite subjective).

Annabel Beatrice would be my pick.

[IvyBeagle]

*Annabel (missed an n)

[Franglais80]

Just to check, "Annabel" is the traditional English spelling isn't it? Or so I believe? I don't like funky spellings, I like the "proper" name if that makes sense...

Thanks for all the replies so far, interesting to read people's opinions! Just to add, Annabel Florence is DH's fave too.

[Timeforabiscuit]

Emily Grace?

[wigglesrock]

I have a Sofia, her two sisters are Olivia and Anna

Sofia is the eldest, other names I considered for my daughters were : Tess, Cara, Elena, Juliet, Claudia.

[Solasum]

Isobel Beatrice

I would try to avoid 2 names ending in a

[Mashedupbanana]

Florence Isabelle

[funnyoldonion]

Annabel definitely x

[ralinax294]

My favourite is Annabel but I prefer it spelt Annabelle. It sounds lovely with both Florence and Beatrice :)

[florascotia]

OP Annabel was indeed the original spelling - possibly first used in Scotland:
www.behindthename.com/name/annabel

[babyblabber]

I have a Sophia, see my thread re names (sibling for Sophia and noah)

my favourite at the moment is Annabel but DH not keen. We both like Rebecca but I think it might be a bit boring.

I love Olivia but can't use it.

[Sophronia]

Olivia Florence.