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Fernando or Matteo. Do you think these names are 'classic' or rather 'fashionable'?

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AnonymousGuest ·
As the title says... we're torn between two names.
I gave birth a few months ago, but we just can't quite decide which of the two we like better.
We're really debating between Fernando or Matteo. My daughter is named Helena, and I think both names fit well with it.
What we're worried about is that an Italian/Spanish name might sound 'off' for a Dutch child. We definitely don't want that; we're looking for a classic name.
What do you think of when you hear these two names?

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  1. pingu #2

    The most important thing is that you find the names beautiful.

    With Helena, I think Julius, Thijmen, Mathijs, Fabian, or Louis also fit well.

  2. Lou Guest #3

    I think Mattheo fits best. Fernando feels a bit 'off', but it's totally your choice of course! I like Helena and Mattheo because of the 2x EE sound.

  3. Anso #4

    Matteo is also on my list, so that choice was made quickly

  4. P. Guest #5

    I'm team Matteo!

  5. Patricia Guest #6

    Thanks for your messages!
    It will definitely be one of these two names because we really want that Spanish/Italian sound.
    Of course, we should find a name we like ourselves, but I absolutely don’t want the name to sound even slightly 'wrong'. And that’s exactly where I’m really struggling, especially with Fernando....

    Tough..haha

  6. P. Guest #7

    Yeah, I think Fernando has a bit more of that vibe than Matteo. I find Matteo a bit more chic.

  7. Mrs. D #8

    Team Matteo!! My son's second name is also Matteo!!

    By the way, I've been told that MaTTeo is Italian and MaTeo is Spanish...

  8. Patricia Guest #9

    Thanks for your reply! You're right, I also read that it could be Spanish/Italian because of the T.

  9. madelene #10

    I don't think much about these names, not whether they're right or good. Matteo comes across as neat to me, and Fernando feels tough. My preference leans more toward Fernando.

  10. Morag #11

    It really depends on your last name, I’d say
    For example (assuming he’s not lurking around this forum, lol) I used to have a Justin Gortmaker in my class... I still remember his name, purely because I found the English and very Dutch combination so mismatched He was a really nice guy though.

  11. Elena #12

    I think Matteo is prettier
    Follow your gut feeling,
    or wait until the birth and see what fits best

  12. Anonymous Guest #13

    Here's team Matteo.
    Classic and timeless if you ask me.
    Fernando has some other associations for some reason.

  13. pingu #14

    I'm also team Matteo!

  14. Titi Lola Guest #15

    Matteo feels more settled. I think Fernando is too bold because it's not very common in our area. Besides, I think Matteo is a beautiful name! Good luck!

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