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Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

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Daisy/Charlie or Eliza(beth)/William

38 replies

GirlBoyTwins · 04/05/2011 10:01

Expecting girl/boys twins (much wanted IVF babies). They will probably be our only children (I'm old).

Which do you like? I can't decide whether to go for 'cute' or 'sophisticated' (but worry they sound a bit stuffy).

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tummytickler · 04/05/2011 10:05

Definately Elizabeth and William. They do not sound stuffy at all, and they have loads of cute nn (Bessie and Billy - aaaaw).
Daisy and Charlie are just no where near as nice (but maybe Margaret and Charles?)
Congratulations on your twins!

RamblingRosa · 04/05/2011 10:05

I say Eliza and Charlie.

pirateparty · 04/05/2011 10:07

I prefer Elizabeth and William. I think sophisticated and lots of nn available for them when they are older if they think stuffy!

twolittlemonkeys · 04/05/2011 10:09

I think sophisticated as there are plenty of nice nicknames for them and they won't sound ridiculous when your children reach adulthood. They'll want to be taken seriously at some point in their lives so a traditional name with lots of nicknames is what I would opt for.

NormanNorris · 04/05/2011 10:15

Daisy & Charlie = common

Elizabeth and William = classy

grubbalo · 04/05/2011 10:19

What NormanNorris said!!

JanMorrow · 04/05/2011 10:28

Elizabeth has SO many potential nicknames, so I would use that- Eliza, Lizzie, Liz, Beth, Bess, Bessie, Bett.. and William can have Will, Liam, Billy..

I do love the name Daisy but Elizabeth is far nicer and more versatile and I prefer William to Charlie.

Sorry that was long winded!

MelinaM · 04/05/2011 10:38

Elizabeth and Charles, or Elizabeth and William All beautiful, classic names that will stand the test of time.

flopsy1974 · 04/05/2011 10:42

Without a doubt Elizabeth and William. Both timeless, classic names. You can't go far wrong with them
BTW congratuations on your twins.

exoticfruits · 04/05/2011 10:54

Elizabeth and William-love the classic names.

Pinkjenny · 04/05/2011 10:58

Elizabeth and William. Love Eliza.

OneBadAsp · 04/05/2011 10:58

yep, another elizabeth/william vote! lots of short versions (ellie, liz, eliza, beth/will, willy, billy), but then the full name is there for when they're grown up and need to sound more serious/sophisticated. i was always told to imagine you baby grew up to become a judge - would you be able to take them seriously with that name? plus, you can pull out the whole name when they're in trouble!

oohlaalaa · 04/05/2011 11:00

Eliza and William

Charles is nice too, with Charlie as nn.

MercurySoccer · 04/05/2011 11:29

I'd go for Daisy and William!

Hedwig3 · 04/05/2011 11:59

Margaret and Charles - fantastic - Daisy and Chaz

One of my children has an 8 year old Margaret in their class.

Indith · 04/05/2011 12:05

Oooh I have a Margaret who is 99% of the time called Daisy and a William so I think they go very well together. All the names are lovely, ELizabeth definitely on my list for a future child and the only reason Charles isn't is because it is dh's dad's name.

CharlieBoo · 04/05/2011 14:08

My two are called Charlie and Daisy and we are anything but common thank very much! Like both options too.. Good luck how exciting!

Emelene · 04/05/2011 16:30

Elizabeth and William! :) (Beth and Billy are cute nicknames!)
I also love the combination of Edward and Elizabeth ... Teddy and Beth are just so cute.

Emelene · 04/05/2011 16:31

Elizabeth and William! :) (Beth and Billy are cute nicknames!)
I also love the combination of Edward and Elizabeth ... Teddy and Beth are just so cute.

Congratulations!

nickelbabe · 04/05/2011 16:32

I'd go for full name rather than Charlie.

I like Elizabeth and Charles.

both names have nickname capabilities, but sound proper grown-up in their fullness, which is good for them as adults.

pilates · 04/05/2011 19:59

Eliza and William are my favourites

FessaEst · 04/05/2011 21:02

Elizabeth & William - classic, timeless, loads of lovely shortenings/nicknames.

Daisy & Charlie are much more "now" and together sounds very sweet, but slightly follow the current trend for naming babies/small children more than their adult selves iyswim.

They are all nice names though!

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mummingbird · 05/05/2011 21:34

I have a 1yr old Elizabeth (yet to be shortened) and if my 2nd (due sept) is a boy he'll be William, good solid choices :)

WiiUnfit · 05/05/2011 23:02

Another vote for Eliza(beth)/William here! Lovely, classic names.

I find I have trouble respecting any adult called Daisy, it's just strange.

emmanumber3 · 05/05/2011 23:24

I'd go for Daisy & William I think . Not at all common!

Many congratulations on your pregnancy by the way - I hope you enjoy every moment of motherhood .

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