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Aster?

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crazybutterflylady · 16/01/2011 17:21

DH says no. Growl. What do you all think...? Middle name likely to be Bethany.
Thanks x

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Muira · 24/01/2011 22:05

It's Astor and it's gorgeous.

mathanxiety · 18/01/2011 06:09

Aster (a flower) is lovely and nicer than Astor, which is a different name altogether.

There's also Avery, Aven, Arden, Aphra, Afton, Ailsa..

Nightstar · 17/01/2011 18:23

PS. I know a girl called Asher, if that helps at all

Nightstar · 17/01/2011 18:23

I think its fabulous!

She will love it, and have the flower on her wall.

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crazybutterflylady · 17/01/2011 16:34

Yes that's why we are looking for other names maisie, I love Maisie as well btw! I want something a bit individual but easy to say.

Alida reminds me of Vileda... :)

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PlanetLizard · 17/01/2011 16:32

I like Aster :)

Not keen on Tabitha, Luella or Martha. Anya is OK.

maisiestar · 17/01/2011 16:13

There seem to be a few Martha and Anya's about at the moment - but they are lovely names.
How about Alida - similarish sounding, but not too many about. I think it might be spanish or italian

rachel234 · 17/01/2011 16:04

Asa is a Scandinavian girls name. That is nice too imo.

ensure · 17/01/2011 16:01

Anya and Aster are my favourites from your choices.

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crazybutterflylady · 17/01/2011 15:27

Other shortlisted names are Tabitha, Luella, Martha and Anya - all quite strong names.

I am really starting to love Aster!

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DirtyMartini · 17/01/2011 15:22

You people who don't pronounce r's on the ends of things spoil everything Grin. I wouldn't have thought Aster and Asta were homophones. But then, it's an accent thing isn't it.

I like it as a name. Strong name for a girl, but still lovely.

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crazybutterflylady · 17/01/2011 15:17

A friend just said it sounds like Asda :( for that reason, if I went with it, I would definitely stick with Aster.

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NadiaWadia · 17/01/2011 15:07

'Asta's Book'

planestrainsautomobiles · 17/01/2011 15:07

Not keen on Aster (seems like one of those made-up names). Astor is ok.

NadiaWadia · 17/01/2011 15:06

Agree with maisiestar - spelled Asta it would be nice. I think it is a Scandinavian name. See 'Asta'a Book' by Ruth Rendell.

Spelled 'Aster' it seems less feminine. And the pronunciation must be the same?

rachel234 · 17/01/2011 14:59

Aster is lovely. Softer and more feminine than Astrid imo. Also like the (flower) meaning. And not overused. Great choice!!

maisiestar · 17/01/2011 14:54

What about Asta - seems more definitely girly. And I think it means 'star'.

BayeauxT · 17/01/2011 14:52

Oh dear - not Crazy Butt Fly of course... must be all that talk of turds!

BayeauxT · 17/01/2011 14:51

Crazybuttefly - Aster is on our shortlist too (after getting Dexter boxset for Christmas!) DH was a bit meh at first but seems to be coming round to it.

I also like Astrid, as I have a Scandinavian background, but whenever I say it out aloud I always end up saying Ingrid by mistake!

There's a website - can't remember the name - where people comment on what it's like to have a particular name, and one poor girl was teased at school and called Ass-Turd! Hasn't put me off though, as experience has taught me whatever you call your child they will get a nickname of some sort - even something as plain as Ann!

spidookly · 17/01/2011 12:18

Aster is the flower, Astor is the wealthy American family.

Aster is a nice forename for a girl. Astor not.

Rhubarbgarden · 16/01/2011 20:11

Lovely flower, lovely name.

FoxyRevenger · 16/01/2011 20:07

I like Smile but I would spell it Astor

clumsymumluckybaby · 16/01/2011 18:34

im coming around to it TBH...the more i say it,the more i like itSmile

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crazybutterflylady · 16/01/2011 18:16

I'm not so keen on Astrid, makes me think of Astrix for some reason?! I much prefer Aster to Astor.

Our 'rules' for a name were not too popular and easy to pronounce when written down... this definitely fits those.

Thanks for your feedback, has convinced me it is worth working on DH and not just writing it off as a crazy hormonal idea Grin

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strongblackcoffee · 16/01/2011 18:09

I really like it