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Old fashioned/ slightly unusual girls names

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Dalrymps · 11/11/2011 18:36

We've been thinking about names. Seem to be able to think of more boys names than girls.

We already have 2 boys and don't know the sex of the baby I'm carrying yet but want to make a bit of a list of ideas for girls names.

Names for girls I have liked in the past are:
Lilly
Evie
Iris

We tend to like old fashioned or slightly unusual names that aren't too long. Gone off Lilly and Evie a bit as they've become quite popular now. Have a niece called Isla too so not sure if that's too close to Iris...

Our sons are called Dylan and Miles.

Any ideas?

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Cristiane · 11/11/2011 20:03

Ishbel
Sylvie
Beatrix
pearl
Olive

Baconsarnie · 11/11/2011 20:00

Frances? Quite old fashioned but classic. Not too long either.

UsedToBeAPunk · 11/11/2011 19:56

We have an Effie (full name Stephanie) and I agree it is beautiful! Also have a Matilda but that is quite trendy now Envy
Pearl is gorgeous and would suit your criteria

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Dalrymps · 11/11/2011 19:44

Ah I didn't know thatGrin will consider that one then!

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Moodykat · 11/11/2011 19:41

Well Constance is shortened to Connie so you could go with that?!

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Dalrymps · 11/11/2011 19:37

they're!

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Dalrymps · 11/11/2011 19:32

I like the sound of Felicity, Florence and Constance but not sure if their a bit long..

Sorry, I don't actually mention that I prefer short ish names.

Another one I like is Nancy but there's already one in our family with our surname so that ones out.

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fivegomadindorset · 11/11/2011 19:28

Felicity

fivegomadindorset · 11/11/2011 19:28

Constance

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Dalrymps · 11/11/2011 19:25

Ooh Dulcie is unusual, never heard that before.. Only thing is, it's a bit of a mouthful to say with our surname..

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Pancakeflipper · 11/11/2011 19:24

Florence

MitziKinsky · 11/11/2011 19:10

Dulcie

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Dalrymps · 11/11/2011 19:01

Esme and Connie are both niceSmile

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Dalrymps · 11/11/2011 19:01

Martha's nice but dh's horrible boss' daughter is called that..

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Dalrymps · 11/11/2011 19:00

Oh, just remembered, quite like Drew also..

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Napdamnyou · 11/11/2011 19:00

Esme?

Moodykat · 11/11/2011 19:00

I've recently had a liking for Connie. Think it's because it was DH's much loved great granny!

fivegomadindorset · 11/11/2011 19:00

Harriet
Martha

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Dalrymps · 11/11/2011 18:58

Hettie is cute..

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BigKahuna · 11/11/2011 18:57

Ada
Flora
Lydia
Stella
Cora
Hettie
Etta
Nell
Ida

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Dalrymps · 11/11/2011 18:56

Duh, I meant to write I like Eyelyn and Effie

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Dalrymps · 11/11/2011 18:55

Evelyn and Effie Smile

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Catsu · 11/11/2011 18:52

Philippa

BigKahuna · 11/11/2011 18:51

Instead of Evie - Effie, Edie or Eppie?

Rosa
Violet
Fleur
Belle
Astrid
Tilly

cheeseandmarmitesandwich · 11/11/2011 18:51

Polly
Meredith
Agnes
Eliza
Martha
Honor
Tess
Evelyn

Just completely outed myself now as both DDs in that list