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Baby half Indian half White....any name sugesstions?

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SavannahRose · 19/02/2011 19:37

Struggling to think of a name that's going to suit my little princess....she is half indian half white. Daddy is quite fair but then i am quite tanned as have spanish in my family! So she's going to be a mix!
Wanted an indian name that wasnt too traditional but then wasn't too british? We kinda have our hearts set on Savannah-Rose as Rose is my middle name but my other halfs brother is called Savan and if we were to ever shorten her name it would be Sav - the same as his!!!

HELP!!

xx

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loobylu3 · 31/03/2011 21:36

From your list I would choose:

Maya-Rose (definitely not Mya-this spelling isn't used in India and is made up as far as I know).
Shreya-Rose (Shreya is really pretty but I was a little put off by Shrek)! I do find Shreya followed by Rose a bit tricky to say.
India-Rose (ditto Mya on the spelling).

Personally, I don't like hyphenated names and think Rose would be nicer as a mn.
Good luck with the LO :)

DuchessofKirkcaldy · 30/03/2011 21:45

I would name her Shreya. I think it is really lovely and less used than some of your other choices. It also reflects her heritage. I knew a little girl called Shreya and she was beautiful x

Firawla · 30/03/2011 19:52

I would go for Shreya or Mya

Lainey1981 · 30/03/2011 13:59

Mya rose is my favourite from your list. If i had a dd think Mya would be on my shortlist
Just to add another name into the mix, i Love the name Anisa (a nee sa) so pretty.

Mum2Pea · 30/03/2011 13:37

Agree, Shreya Rose is my favourite.
Definitely prefer an indian - english name to reflect the mixed heritage

migola · 30/03/2011 10:10

(just my personal preference but I wouldn't hyphenate it) Smile

migola · 30/03/2011 10:09

out of your list there Savannah I would definitely go for Shreya-Rose. Personally I think it would be a shame to go for something like Ava or Eva because you are so lucky to be 'able' to choose an Indian name - so many of them are beautiful, so I would think it would be a waste not to use one! Also, as much as they are lovely names, Ava and Eva are so overused atm

Sportsmum · 30/03/2011 08:38

Mya-Rose - imo - it sounds lovely

GooseyLoosey · 30/03/2011 08:33

I have friends who are Indian/white and they wanted names from both cultures for their children. Their daughter is called Tara.

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SavannahRose · 30/03/2011 08:27

Well ladies finally down to the short list see what you think (as only have 10 weeks left and daddy wants to buy her a bracelet with name engraved on)

1: Savannah-Rose
2: Ava-Rose
3: Eva-Rose
4: Shreya-Rose
5: Mya-Rose
6: Indya-Mae

Comments welcome!

:)

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totallyrandom · 12/03/2011 00:20

My daughter is half Indian (dad Indian, mum complete European mix). We considered Pia, Nina, Maya and Nalini. In the end Pia was her second name and she has an English/French first name. I think Savannah-Rose is lovely - just go for what you like most and what seems right for her. I just knew the moment I saw my daughter that our favourite name was right for her.

tiptoptally · 11/03/2011 23:32

I knew a lovely half english/half indian girl called Asha.

Kalai? (not sure how you spell it, it's pronounced Kah-lie)

winkle2 · 11/03/2011 10:35

I'm Indian and my OH is English.

What about Jasmeena?

Love all the ''aia'' souning names like Jaia, Anaia, Naya. I think Rania is a lovely name (pronounced Ranaya).

Mina?

I love the name Savannah too.

Sophia is lovely!

What about Mahi (pronounced Mahee)

mixedmammameansbusiness ? i love Jaya for the same reason as you! Love Jai after his character in Sholay.

skidd · 09/03/2011 12:23

I'm half Indiian and my middle name is Sunita (which was a nightmare growing up as everyone used to sing 'So Macho' to me...

Other lovely buut anglo-friendly names are:

Malika
Latika
Maya
Shanti
Anushka (LOVE this one)
Annahita
Priti
Ahalya

NotaMopsa · 08/03/2011 22:46

Priya

spoiled for beautiful names on here -so much to choose from!

Firawla · 05/03/2011 23:03

crazy horse Aaliyah is arabic

zenoushka · 05/03/2011 18:49

I think Amber and Jasmine are beautiful names. Also Anoushka as well.

mamawhoboreme · 05/03/2011 15:33

.

Raya/Rani ... Raya-Rose or Rani-Rose is cute
Sorraya/Sorraia - it's a portuguese name
Layla/Lila
Deva (pronounced Day-Va)
Nala/Nalah/Nalan
Naya
Indira/India/Indie
Mahaila

shouldnotbehere · 04/03/2011 15:45

India

HopeCalvary · 03/03/2011 19:03

I have a white friend who's fiancee is a Mahal of India. They named their baby Leela-Rose. Leela meaning Rose in Indian (I think!) and Rose for English. Hope she doesn't kill me for sharing!

CrazyHorse · 03/03/2011 18:52

Aaliyah is beautiful! Smile Is it Indian? Confused

I thought Suraya was a boys name. Hmm

MuffinMouse · 01/03/2011 18:57

I love Priya. Also, how about Suraya - really beautiful!

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SavannahRose · 28/02/2011 23:32

Thanks ladies for all your suggestions....still not set on a name!! Saw a gorgeous little girl in ASDA today called Aaliyah-Rose....ooohhh so many nice names!! Just want to see her little face now! going to book a 4d scan i think :)

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CPtart · 27/02/2011 11:14

Friend of mine has 2 half indian/english dc.
DS is called Hari.
DD is called Mili Rose!

Kezzamo · 27/02/2011 11:12

Savannahrose I like it! You could always shorten it to Anna instead of Sav? ir insist she is called her full name. I know plenty of people called Rebecca who are always known as that, never Becky. I know its really hard once you have set your heart on a name! I really want Amelia Mae and set my heart on it before we conviced! I cant think about any boys names at all!!!

If its what you really like then go for it! xx

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