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Please pick apart my list.

34 replies

StrawberrytallCAKE · 30/06/2012 20:30

I've just found out we're having a girl so have 5 months to think about it but as a starting point here is my list..please tell me exactly what you think!

Eloise
Phoebe
Ivy
Serena
Elise
Ariella
Elyssa
Eva
Grace
Ava
Heidi
Paige

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MerylStrop · 30/06/2012 21:36

I like Eloise, Phoebe and Heidi
Not keen on the others

WillowTheWitch · 30/06/2012 21:35

I have a Phoebe so rather bias Grin of your other names I love Elise and Heidi

boyfallingoutofthesky · 30/06/2012 21:34

Eloise - not keen, but nothing wrong with it just think there are nicer names
Phoebe - like, although quite popular
Ivy - really like
Serena - like, but imagine yourself shouting for 2 year old serena as she throws a tantrum in tescos. seren is nice as an alternative.
Elise - makes me think of a sports brand, and slightly of lice so don't like. what about eliza?
Ariella - like but prefer arielle
Elyssa - don't like, sounds made up
Eva - lovely but quite popular
Grace - ok, also popular
Ava - nice but extremely popular
Heidi - bit twee for me, not sure if suits a grown up
Paige - really dislike. there are so many lovely girls' names have never understood why anyone would choose this, it does not sound or look nice or have a particularly nice meaning.

so, in summary i think i like ivy best from your list, then eva and phoebe but would be put off by their popularity. also arielle or eliza (though not actually on your list!)

johnnycomelurky · 30/06/2012 20:53

Love them all except Phoebe (reminds me of Friends) and Elyssa as think it's too frilly somehow. I really love Paige, though don't go there if your last name is Turner Wink

RuthlessBaggage · 30/06/2012 20:46

Congratulations!

Eloise - I like the sound but I think it looks ugly written down.
Phoebe - like lots and know several.
Ivy - I am not into old-lady chic but lots of people love it.
Serena - not my style but classic and elegant.
Elise - don't like
Ariella - a character on Tree Fu Tom I could cheerfully exterminate. Nice name spoiled!
Elyssa - Hideous. How did this get on your otherwise classy list?
Eva - boring.
Grace - vastly overused.
Ava - see Eva. And expect to have to correct between them forever.
Heidi - I know several but like.
Paige - yik.

invicta · 30/06/2012 20:46

Don't particularly like Paige, ivy, Elyssa or Elise ( not heard of last two names). Love the rest of your names.

bouncysmiley · 30/06/2012 20:41

Too many Evas and Graces, otherwise all unusual. Ariella is my fave if i had to choose.

whenyouseeitwaveorcheer · 30/06/2012 20:34

COngrats btw Smile

whenyouseeitwaveorcheer · 30/06/2012 20:33

Eloise - lovely
Phoebe - cute, I like it
Ivy - not keen, coronation st connotations for me
Serena - won't comment as went to school with one who wasn't very nice
Elise - nice but Eloise seems less harsh?
Ariella - Tree Fu Tom
Elyssa - not that keen
Eva - pretty but possibly overused (if that bothers you, doesn't bother me)
Grace - a bit 'meh' for me but a pretty name
Ava - beautiful name but would feel like I was copying celebs if I used it
Heidi - Love this
Paige - don't like this, don't know why. Think it's a bit masculine sounding for my liking.