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Esther Isabella

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Roz14 · 26/07/2010 21:29

I am expecting my second child towards the end of August and although we have sorted out a list of names, I am still feeling a little confused!!! We have a three year old son already called Ben and have been told that we are expecting a baby girl this time. I was just wondering if you could give me some constructive feedback to these girls names. Both me and my husband really like some of the more old fashioned names and have listed them in order of our favourites so far. Our favourite being Esther Isabella or Esther Rose followed by:

Daisy Isabella
Beatrix/Beatrice Rose
Scarlett Mary
Esme Grace
Sophia Rose

What do you think? Is Esther too old fashioned?

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Roz14 · 03/08/2010 00:04

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Roz14 · 31/07/2010 10:21

Thanks mathanxiety. We have considered Esther Sophia but not Esther Rosalind or Rosemary, which are both lovely. Rosemary would be a lovely alternative to just Rose because of the link to my grandmother's middle name Mary. I will run it past my husband. Thanks for the suggestions.

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mathanxiety · 31/07/2010 04:47

Esther Rosalind?
Esther Rosemary?
Esther Sophia?
I love Beatrice Rose too.

Daisy is a little girl name, imo, not a name for a woman once she hits 30, 40, etc., and also very much 'now'. I prefer Margarita or Marguerite.

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Roz14 · 30/07/2010 13:01

I know what you mean. Daisy is my husbands choice and I thought it was too 'garden like' but he said it was quirky!!! I do like the name though, so kept it on the list but I know what you mean about Daisy and Vines going together. Rose would not be as much of a concern beacause of it being a middle name but still keeps playing on my mind a little.

Im glad you like the other choices though.

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DancingOnMyBladder · 30/07/2010 09:46

Lovely choices!

But i'm surprised you picked up on the 'Rose' and Vines connection as being too 'garden like' when you have Daisy on your list? Surely Daisy Vines as her given name is a def no-no?

Anyway as i said the rest are all lovely and good luck with your baby girl!

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Roz14 · 30/07/2010 09:43

Thanks Mousesmummy

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Mousesmummy · 30/07/2010 00:11

She is always Esther to us. Everyone comments on how lovely her name is, a 'proper' name without being very popular at all - either of your choices are lovely and you're probably right to just wait and see, we did with all of them - best of luck with it all!!!!

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Roz14 · 29/07/2010 10:11

Oh forgot to ask Mousemummy. Do you ever shorten her name to anything, or keep it as Esther?

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Roz14 · 29/07/2010 10:09

It us such a beautiful name mousemummy. Im still not sure if ours will be Esther Rose or Esther Isabel/la yet. We are going to make a decision on the day. I definately think that Esther will be the winning name though!

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Mousesmummy · 29/07/2010 00:42

I have an Esther Rose!!

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Roz14 · 27/07/2010 21:52

I really like the idea of these two names because they are an alternative to Isabella and not too popular.

The only thing is, I am not a big fan of the nn Izzy. If I was to use Isabella, I would probably use Bella as a nn. What other nn could you have for these two names besides Izzy?

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valiumSingleton · 27/07/2010 18:35

Ismene is nice too.

Izzmaynay I think.

LJS666 · 27/07/2010 15:25

What about Isolde as a twist on the Isabella theme? You would still get the Izzy nn but slightly different. From Tristan and Isolde.

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Roz14 · 27/07/2010 12:14

Oh by the way - thanks for everybodies suggestions so far. I am finding that it is really helping me come to a decision.

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Roz14 · 27/07/2010 12:11

Daisy and Isabella were both at the top of our list initially but we thought Isabella had become too popular and was concerned that Daisy would not age well into adulthood, even though I really do love both names Polly1987.

Im glad that you dont think that Rose would be a problem with our surname ZZZenAgain.

I put Mary into the middle name list because it was my grandma's middle name who lived with me before she passed away. I thought it would be nice to use it but i still feel that Isabel/lla or Rose suits the name better. I am open to any other suggestions though

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ReasonableDoubt · 27/07/2010 10:07

Esther is the nicest name on your list. Really lovely. Esther Isabella is very pretty.

belgo · 27/07/2010 10:06

Esther Isabella is lovely.

ZZZenAgain · 27/07/2010 10:05

I think if Rose is a middle name, people would not often hear it in connection with your surname. They'd hear Esther Vines which sounds quite nice. When would you use Esther Rose Vines (except for formal applications, passports etc)?

ZZZenAgain · 27/07/2010 10:03

I don't find Esther old-fashioned but don't really like it all that much. Just not really my taste but there is nothing wrong with it. I am not sure that Esther Isabella rolls off the tongue that well (if it really matters with a middle name)

How is Rose of Jewish origin Hester? Thought it was just the flower.

valiumSingleton · 27/07/2010 10:02

daisy isabella is too much zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz sounds awful.

emmyloo2 · 27/07/2010 10:00

I don't mind Esther. In terms of the rest of your list:

Daisy Isabella - don't like Daisy at all - too girly
Beatrix/Beatrice Rose - love Beatrix and Beatirce
Scarlett Mary - dislike immensely
Esme Grace - like
Sophia Rose - like a lot

Polly1987 · 27/07/2010 09:53

Why is no one picking up on Daisy Issabella?? Absolutely lovely - but all good choices, Good luck!!

Ps) DAISY DAISY DAISY DAISY!!

zenoushka · 27/07/2010 09:51

I love Esther Isabella - really pretty!

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Roz14 · 26/07/2010 23:12

Estella is great too but work with a woman called Estelle which has took the shine of the name for me a little - lovely name though and would still consider it. thanks for the suggestion V.S.

I forgot to mention in my earlier post that our surname is Vines. Do you think this would still work well with Rose as a middle name or do you think it sounds too 'garden like?'

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valiumSingleton · 26/07/2010 23:02

What about Estella Naomi

Estella is softer than Esther and less popular than Isabella. I really like Beatrix as well.