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Nature names for a girl

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Tinwe · 06/04/2012 21:16

Hi. Sorry if this has been done loads but I can't bring anything up on the search.
DH and I are looking for a name for our second DD, due any day. DD1's name begins with an H so we're trying to avoid the same initials, however our favourite name is Heather!
Please help us come up with an alternative - we're after something natural and classic but not too popular (like Lilly), too hippy/unusual (like Rain) or too retro (like Hyacinth) for example... I suppose we're picky! We quite like Amber and Poppy but neither has really shouted to us.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance :)

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MoonHare · 12/04/2012 17:53

Tansy

BlueChampagne · 12/04/2012 14:41

Dawn
Aurora
Tamar(a)
Morvern

BlueChampagne · 12/04/2012 14:30

Isla
Iona
Skye

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Tinwe · 11/04/2012 23:04

Thanks lamb, will add it to our list of possibles...3 days to go and still no firm decision!

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lambbone · 07/04/2012 23:02

Anyone suggested Eden yet?

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Tinwe · 07/04/2012 22:58

Racing I love Seren and am working on that being DD2's middle name, as we want a celtic name for that like we did for DD1.
Have spent most of the day when chatting, reading out names listed here. DH is so picky! He only told me today that he had some secret doubts about DD1s name until he got used to it after a few days and now loves it. I think it's the responsibility that. makes him waver...

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racingheart · 07/04/2012 19:21

What about Seren? It means Star in Welsh apparently.
I love it.

Love Hazel (but that's another h...) More trees: Aspen, Holly, Rowan, Willow, Cherry, Sitka

Stones and precious metals: Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Sapphire, Amber, Jade, Silver, Pearl.

Herbs and Spices: Saffron, Ginger, Rosemary, Thyme,

Flowers: Aster, Clover, Daisy, Fern, Iris, Jonquil, Lilac, Lavender, , Myrtle, Nerine, Nigella, Poppy, Veronica, Xanthe, Zinnia.

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Tinwe · 07/04/2012 19:19

Thanks Zen

Lovely reason for her name Jan - wish we could be similarly inspired

Basking good name but don't think we're brave enough!

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baskingseals · 07/04/2012 18:39

Amazon - i know one and it really suits her.

ZhenThereWereTwo · 07/04/2012 16:08

Phoebe means bright or pure and comes from the name of a Greek titan associated with the moon goddess artemis.

Janoschi · 07/04/2012 00:09

My Robin is a summer baby. I doubt I'd have used it if she'd been a winter one - might've been a bit twee. The robins were nesting at her GPs when she was born. Think that's a nice reason.

Agree re Heather - if you love it, use it!

CheshireDing · 07/04/2012 00:05

I was going to suggest the same as already mentioned - Autumn, Summer, Willow

I have a Poppy, so love that name :) We have DD and DH with same initials so unless someone puts the wrong tile it's fine but yes, how will you tell who the post belongs to when it comes saying Miss H Tinwe?

Also like from suggestions - Fleur, Fern, Blossom, Pearl

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Tinwe · 06/04/2012 22:32

Oh, just looking through again and I love Laurel and Briony but DH says they remind him of boys names too much :(

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Tinwe · 06/04/2012 22:28

Also, I really like names like Ebony and Raven but think DD2 is likely to be fair haired and blue eyed - do you think that would be a bit strange?

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peeriebear · 06/04/2012 22:26

I love, love, love the name Linnet (a little finch with a beautiful song). It utterly clashes with our surname though :(

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Tinwe · 06/04/2012 22:22

Thanks everyone, some great ideas! Thanks so much for your time in posting :)
Unfortunately a few of the names are "taken" as we have close relatives with those names but still leaves us loads to ponder.
Questions:

  • Zen Would never have thought of Phoebe as a nature related name, what does it mean do you know? I know DH and I both like that name
  • is it a good/bad idea to pick a name that's in/out of season? Like Jan's name Robin. We like Holly too but seems a bit strange for an April baby and starts with another H too
  • better to avoid another tree name or it'll sound like we're starting a forest?

On the subject of choosing another H name, we had initially dismissed DD's name despite loving it because our surname is an H and DH worried it sounded too "super hero ish" like Clark Kent or Peter Parker etc etc! We actually decided "sod it" on the way to the hospital in labour and went with the name we loved. I suppose we may end up doing that again with another H name! Just family members are strongly advising against same initials as they've had problems.

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DeadRisingPies · 06/04/2012 22:19

Berry

MarthasHarbour · 06/04/2012 22:03

oooo i like Meadow Smile

Gilberte · 06/04/2012 21:53

I know a Meadow. It probably comes under the hippy category but I think it has a lovely sound to it.

llamallama · 06/04/2012 21:49

If you like Heather then use it! I have same initial as both my sisters and it was totally fine!

MadameChinLegs · 06/04/2012 21:41

Just go for Heather if you love it....so what if they have the same initial? Not the end of the world. Better that that choose a name you only feel 'meh' about.

To add to the mixing pot, I like Robyn, Rowan, Rose, Luna,

What about Ember? I know one, and its a lovely name (not sure if it's 'nature' but as you like Amber).

MarthasHarbour · 06/04/2012 21:38

purpleroses i came on to say Summer too!

Summer
Autumn
April
Willow
Florian (i think thats a boys name but that wouldnt bother me)

abbypumpkin · 06/04/2012 21:36

Lark
Wren
Blossom
Savannah
Willow
Iris
Lilac
Lavender
Holly
Fern
Robyn
Teal
Jasmine
Violet
Rose

Some might be a bit too out there! If you both love Heather then I would go for it - the same initial thing is only a very minor inconvenience and prob won't matter until they're both receiving post etc

LaVitaBellissima · 06/04/2012 21:35

Sorrell

pinkorkid · 06/04/2012 21:34

Erica means heather.
Jacinta - spanish for hyacinth.
Paloma or Columba - both meaning dove.
Meribel -type of plum.

on the gem theme:
Giada - italian for jade, Coralie, Marguerite or any version of Margaret means Pearl