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Molly, Emily or Iris?

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McPhee · 20/06/2012 16:35

DP is especially keen on one of these. But I'm not saying what.

I want to see what the consensus is.

So, over to you.

Oh middle name to be Victoria.

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StepOutOfSpring · 20/06/2012 17:54

Emily, definitely :) Emily Victoria sounds lovely - both names pretty and classic and flow well together.

Iris too faddy, Molly too nicknamey.

monkeymoma · 20/06/2012 17:41

I like Molly best but only as a pet name for a longer version

Tripped · 20/06/2012 17:41

If you have a bad association with it, then don't use it. I wouldn't, regardless of how beautiful it is.

Maybe just hold off on name discussions until she's born? Both agree to forget it for a few days? (Hard, I know!)

peggyblackett · 20/06/2012 17:40

Sorry to hear you're teary - I always get ver hormonal towards my due date. Sending you some Thanks.

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McPhee · 20/06/2012 17:38

I was hoping everyone would say Molly Blush

To be far, I've chosen the boys name. Oh damn, am I going to have to let him choose this? When he came out with it, I think I was a bit shocked tbh.

Not a great day today. Very uncomfortable and tearful. Two days to go and counting...

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Tripped · 20/06/2012 17:34

Iris is beautiful.

Tessa617 · 20/06/2012 17:33

What holds me back about Iris is the body-part connection. I can't say it without thinking about eyes. Are any other body parts used as names? I can't think of any (and I do appreciate that Iris comes from the flower - although why are they called that?).

peggyblackett · 20/06/2012 17:32

Iris. Its my very dear GM's name, and also one of my dd's middle names.

How are you doing McPhee?

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McPhee · 20/06/2012 17:30

I used to know an Iris and she was a cow, that's what's holding me back.

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CharlieBoo · 20/06/2012 17:20

Molly.. Followed closely by Emily and not keen on Iris.. Bit harsh sounding.

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McPhee · 20/06/2012 17:01

He's keen on Iris

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stepfordwife · 20/06/2012 16:56

Molly, Iris, Emily.
I am also biased as have a Molly and have always loved the name
Iris is a lovely name
Emily - like it but not as much as other two.
They all go with Victoria, IMHO.
So come on, which one does DH like Wink

Purplehonesty · 20/06/2012 16:49

Molly! But I am biased and have chosen it for my dd who is due on Tuesday.
Haven't however chosen a middle name.....

charlatan · 20/06/2012 16:41

Iris :)

tiredteddy · 20/06/2012 16:40

Iris is beautiful.

QueenKong · 20/06/2012 16:35

Iris.