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Need more help with girl names

35 replies

raininginbaltimore · 29/07/2012 22:09

We know we are having a girl (DC2). DH would like a shortlist that we choose when she is here (I am 37 weeks). I think that is bit odd as all newborns look the same to me!

Anyway, I thought we had it sorted and our favourite name was Lucy. However as the end approaches it doesn't feel right anymore, maybe a bit dull? Or not strong enough? Plus we used to have a cat called Lucy so I know we are going to face resistance from parents/family.

Evelyn was a strong contender, it was my Grandmother's name. But I think it is too formal or old for a small child/baby, and worry that Eve is too popular.

Then there is Amber, Freya and Lyra. All of which I like but not sure "a" and "er" names go well with our surname (which ends in "er").

What I am looking for, but can't seem to find is a strong name, not too popular, but has to be "normal"! Dh won't tolerate anything that isn't traditional/normal.

HELP!

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louisianablue2000 · 29/07/2012 22:25

Of the ones you've listed I really like Evelyn the best, a person is an adult longer than they are a child so not keen on childish names at all.

Strong names girl's I think can't end in 'y' or 'ie' or possibly 'a' (although I really like Freya, shame it's so popular at the moment) and can't be floral (although I like Rose and DD1 had a friend called Iris which is a good flower name). A harsh consonant sound helps, so a lot of the germanic names sound 'strong' I think.

What about the traditional names like Elizabeth, Alexandra, Catherine etc? Lots of potential for short forms there but the names themselves aren't at the top of the current lists.

nasara · 29/07/2012 22:23

What about other Rose names, e.g. Rosalie, Roseanne?

baskingseals · 29/07/2012 22:19

Rose is a wonderful name. What about Joy?

raininginbaltimore · 29/07/2012 22:16

Imogen and Phoebe have been vetoed by DH. I really, really liked Phoebe.

I like Rose actually. I do like Amber. Just wonder if it is a mouthful with our surname

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Geranium3 · 29/07/2012 22:15

i like lucy!
how about
lydia
jenny/jennifer
esme
eloise
eleanor
christabel
katie
sarah
helen/helena
daisy
juliet
vivienne
Good luck!

mumnosbest · 29/07/2012 22:14

ruth, rose, fleur, violet a few names ive heard and liked recently (hadnt noticed the flower theme till now).

baskingseals · 29/07/2012 22:14

Marianne?

poppy283 · 29/07/2012 22:13

Congratulations! I'm 37 weeks too :)

Beth springs to mind after reading your op.

baskingseals · 29/07/2012 22:13

i really like Amber.

What about Juliet, Margot, Imogen, Phoebe, Pearl, Iris, Astrid?

no 'a' endings

congratulations Grin

Tonightheywin · 29/07/2012 22:12

Lillian?
Vivien?