We're expecting DD1 in a few weeks, and are narrowing down the shortlist. Luckily DH and myself tend to like the same sort of names, which helps! Interested in what you all think of the following, especially pronunciation of some of them - how would you immediately think to say these when you see them? Will DD have a lifetime of correcting people? At least they are mostly fairly short to spell out :)
Cassia (kass-ee-a)
Cara (kar-a)
Ciara (key-a-ra)
Talia (tally-a)
Aoife (eef-a)
Rebekah
Iona
Other names we have liked but discounted as being too popular right now are Isabelle and Amelia. I like Abigail and Matilda, DH hates. We've both got Irish grandparents, so like some Irish names, but not ones that will cause too many difficulties in England. Surname is a two-syllable normal sounding name.
mmm - just realised they all end in "a" - not intentional!!