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[Opinions] Re: Roald Dahl siblings and children
Astri and Asta seem odd to me: two versions of Astrid, but no Astrid to be seen. Alfhild is a lot to live up to. Ellen and Louis are not to my taste at all. Else is, unfortunately, an English word! Pity it wasn't Elsa.Olivia is lovely; I know he liked the sound of Twenty, but there must have been other 'real' names with pleasing sounds available.
Sophia (soFYEa) is lovely; Chantal is undistinguished where I live. I love Tessa and would use it IRL.
Theo would be better as Theodore; I dislike Matthew heartily.
Ophelia Magdalena is too much for one person! Too long, too heavy, too ornate.
Lucy is one of my all-time favourites; Neal, I dislike in all its spellings.

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Asta was born after Astri's unfortunate death at the age of 7. I believe she was named to honor her older sister, hence the variation of her name. I like both variations, but also prefer Astrid.