Ivy... or Alice?

[newmomma]

DS1 is called Harry.
DH chose it after his favourite grandfather.

So I get to have a little more sway this time round.

DD due in May - I suggested either Ivy or Alice and DH laughed - he likes both, but because the wife of his fave GP (his GM) was called IVY ALICE!

Completely freaked me out.

Anyway - I now can't decide if I still like either/both names and if its because we'll have two children names after DH's married GP's.

And not a name from my side of the family (which we said we wouldn't do from either side of the family, for arguments sake).

So - can you give me your opinions on both? Either?

[LisaClapham]

I like both actually, although not together.
They are both quite old-fashioned which I love. What about Olive? or Violet? both lovely and unusual and similar roots.

[displayuntilbestbefore]

Alice

Can't help thinking of Ivy Tyldesley when I hear the name Ivy

[newmomma]

Violet was the 'other' grandmothers name!!! I do quite like it - although I think SIL is saving it for if she has a girl in the future.

Not keen on Olive. I've always had scrawny ankles (riciulous, I know, but everyone hates something on their body!) and used to call myself Olive oil... (popeye reference)!

[choosyfloosy]

Not sure you'll be able to get round this now you've thought of it IYSWIM.

Edith?
Cecilia?

[Doozie]

Alice is my pick. I prefer Iris to Ivy.

[telsa]

Both very nice - but I think Alice has the edge. and flows better with Harry

[swanandduck]

I much prefer Alice. Ivy is a bit old ladyish.

[mathanxiety]

Alice for me too.

[pointydog]

Alice

[piscesmoon]

Alice. Poison Ivy-clinging Ivy-neither are nice!

[allyfe]

Love Alice. Not keen on Ivy.

[bubbles12]

Alice, best name in the world!

[DorotheaPlenticlew]

Alice.

[soapboxqueen]

Alice. Ivy is Poison Ivy

[lucy567]

Love both names, I have two DS's but wanted to call a girl Alice Ivy. Love it especially together. I feel envious that you can use the names sob sob!!!!

[Tas1]

Alice.

[minimoos]

Alice is best. I think Ivy sounds very harsh and not pretty at all.

[MyThumbsHaveGoneWeird]

I like Ivy!

[LaRagazzaInglese]

I prefer Ivy but think Alice sounds better with Harry.

[JaynieB]

Alice gets my vote.

[sharbie]

I like both but Alice wins as I've got one and I am so glad I picked this name (nearly 13 years ago.) Took ages to find a middle name tho in the end we went for Mary.

[CrystalQueen]

Alice, but I'm biased
The only problem with it is having to correct people that it's not Alison. But maybe that's a Scottish thing.

[shockers]

Not keen on Ivy but love Alice.

[Bonners]

Ooooo, I think Ivy wins. It's a beautiful name and it's on my own list. My DP has suggested Alice but I just feel it's a wee bit plain.