Our DD is due at Christmas and our list of names is growing. However, they are all 7/10 and we are looking for 10/10!
Our son has an Irish name (we have connection to Ireland) which we love but there is difficulty with spelling initially. For this reason, we are not opposed to an Irish name but not set on it at all. We don't want to seem too 'themed'. However, a common or traditional English name wouldn't 'go'.
So our list is currently:
Orlaith - easy Irish name in England but possible too well known now (friend just had Orla)
Saoirse - love this name but concerned about the Irish theme
Alva/Elva - comes from Irish name Ailbhe I believe but is anglicised and I like how simple it is without being overused. Not sure if we'd go with A or E spelling? Also like Scandinavian link meaning 'elf like'
Sylvie - really like this but worry it seems part of the 'old lady chic' trend which I'm not a fan of personally
Juno - like but does it sound like d'yaknow?
Margot - again, is it old lady and does it sound a bit posh? Like I always think of Hugo as posh for some reason and associate these names together
Erin - like how simple this is but associate name with person I'm not keen on which is off putting
So quite a diverse list! Ideally want something uncommon so it fits better with our sons Irish name. Not too long and not too trendy! Thoughts and alternative suggestions welcome!
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TheDuchessofBoxford · 21/11/2015 09:39
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