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3rd DC and an awkward surname!

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MissWilde · 08/09/2011 21:56

So DH and I are getting ready for the arrival of our third DC and are thinking about names. However, our surname (Wilde) is so awkward! We really need a two or three sylable name and don't want it to start with the same initial of either of boys (their names start with A and C). Starting to see the dialema? Also, me and DH can' agree on anything so what do you think of some of our ideas?

Eloise (DH hates)
Jemima (I hate)
Georgina (both like but not massively)
Violet (I love, a maybe for DH)
Darcy (both like but not gone down well with others)

Todd (doesn't really fit with surname)
Darwin (DH suggestion)
Fergus (we aren't Scottish or Irish)
Haydn (I love it against my better judgement!)
Roman (is it too much?)

What do you think of what we like so far? Also any other suggestions would be gratefully recieved!

P.S we have had the 'suggestion' of Oscar about ten times!

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ThoseArentSpiritFingers · 08/09/2011 22:04

What about Rebecca?

Rebecca Wilde has q nice ring to it!

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RiotSpoon · 08/09/2011 22:19

I totally love the name Roman...I would love to have it but we live in Ireland and its too close to the name Ronan (which i don't like)

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upatdawn · 08/09/2011 22:20

Roman Wilde sounds very grown up for a little baby! Todd Wilde on the other hand is gorgeous! Not mad about any of the girls names with your surname.

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Takver · 08/09/2011 22:23

Ignoring the names that one or other of you hates:
I like Georgina, esp if you like the nn Georgie (Georgie Wilde sounds like a good combo to me)
Both Darcy and Violet are pretty but maybe a bit awkward to say with your surname?

What about Laura?

Boys
Similarly think that Haydn and Roman are difficult with the surname

I like Fergus the best, and not at all sure that you would have to be Scottish or Irish, I don't think its too obviously Celtic.

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upatdawn · 08/09/2011 22:34

Oooh the name just came to me and I thought you might like it..Rupert Wilde?

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PercyFilth · 09/09/2011 00:02

Roman Wilde sounds very grown up for a little baby!

Hmm Is there a problem with that?

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Violet is uncomfortably close to Violent, and might not be a wise choice with Wilde .....

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snice · 09/09/2011 00:07

what about Louisa instead of Eloise?

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swingingcat · 09/09/2011 00:19

Ivy Wilde, she was my dinner lady at Primary school!

Sorry I'm not helping am I?

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startail · 09/09/2011 00:20

Girls names ending in a seem to work
Gemma, Emma, Georgina and Rebecca work for me. Anna does too, but it's a bit dull.
I know a Hester with a similar surname and that's ok too.

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DigOfTheStump · 09/09/2011 00:27

roman wilde sounds like a hillwalking trip with the scouts!

i vote Patrick or Reuben.

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SpidersAndVinegaroons · 09/09/2011 00:34

Roman - no, roaming wild? Jarlath perhaps?

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badgerbrisket · 09/09/2011 00:40

Roberta wilde

Billy wilde

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JoInScotland · 09/09/2011 00:40

Jonathan

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Papyrus · 09/09/2011 00:47

I second the suggestion of Louisa instead of Eloise - Louisa Wilde is lovely.

I went to school with a Saskia who had a similar name which I always thought was fab!

Patrick Wilde is also rather nice.

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Quenelle · 09/09/2011 11:33

I'm not keen on the name Jemima either but Jemima Wilde looks and sounds great!

So does Fergus Wilde.

And Hayden Wilde.

I think I just really like your surname.

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lizzieloubee1 · 09/09/2011 13:07

Oliver. Or is that too close to Oscar?
Hamish
Rowan
Ronan

Elizabeth
Emily
Eleanor

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Elderberries · 09/09/2011 13:21

I like Roman, Darcy and Violet.

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pilates · 09/09/2011 18:24

I think Louisa sounds great, how about Emmeline, Evangeline or Solomon, Louis?

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dreamer79 · 09/09/2011 20:32

Darwin Wilde or Darcy Wilde!

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AndOnAndOnAndOn · 09/09/2011 20:36

Zachary/Zac?

Lucy?

I love Jemima and Louisa with your surname

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MigratingCoconuts · 09/09/2011 20:38

Lydia?

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vess · 10/09/2011 22:33

Like Georgina - or maybe Georgia of the girl choices. Violet's nice but not with that surname. Not keen on any of the boys' names, really.
Please not Darwin Wilde, it sounds like a chimp from a movie.

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PootlePosyPerkin · 10/09/2011 22:47

I know a "Wilde" family. Their DDs are Brittany, Natalie & Melody. Not sure if that helps? Possibly not Hmm.

The DS I'm pretty sure is Gregory which isn't too bad IMO.

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Stars22 · 11/09/2011 08:22

Georgia is nice.

Sophie Wilde
Olivia Wilde
Louisa Wilde
Katherine Wilde
Darcie Wilde
Hannah Wilde

Tom Wilde
Luca Wilde
Lucas Wilde
I dont think theres anything wrong with Todd Wilde.
IMO Darwin is horrible, I no a baby called that and always think poor baby what were the parents thinking-he has a brother called phoenix.

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Camerondiazepam · 11/09/2011 14:00

Emilia Wilde?

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