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Erica, Bridget, Iris - which do you prefer?

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QueLinda · 10/09/2012 16:31

Erica

Bridget

Iris

Which do you prefer and why? Thank you, and any suggestions of similar names gratefully received.

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FreddieMercuryforQueen · 12/09/2012 22:51

Bridget is the patron saint of midwives.

Mum8 · 11/09/2012 23:17

I like the most Bridget & Erica .
Not sure on Iris, not my favorite

YankeeAlphaBravoUniform · 11/09/2012 23:02

Erica is wnderful.

Others are not, sorry.

What about Lydia?

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Twonker · 11/09/2012 20:55

Iris is good.

Erica is too close to Eric.

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CPtart · 11/09/2012 20:38

Erica by a mile. Also love Erin and Alicia.
Bridget ok.
Iris, too many nowadays.

DeekeyDoo · 11/09/2012 20:24

I have a 5 year-old Iris so I love it! I know of one other Iris. Didn't realise it was becoming so popular :)

HiHowAreYou · 11/09/2012 19:46

My favourite is Bridget. Then Erica, then Iris.

I should like Iris more, as it's my favourite flower, I don't know why I dont!

peggyblackett · 11/09/2012 19:32

LOVE Iris. Really not keen on the other two.

mamij · 11/09/2012 19:30

Iris
Erica
.....

Shybairns · 11/09/2012 19:30

Iris definitely yes. other two names get the thumbs down.

ellangirl · 11/09/2012 19:27

Bridget is my choice for a DD, and I assumed no-one would like it, so I am pleased that lots do (and clearly I'm blocking out those that don't!).
I love Iris, also Ivy, Viola, Greta and Maeve which I think are similar in feel to your choices.

necoma · 11/09/2012 18:27

Bridget

Startailoforangeandgold · 11/09/2012 15:50

Bridget

And yes the one I know is a real character

squoosh · 11/09/2012 15:07

I like Bridget.

Some people picture this when they hear the name but I like to think that this woman is a more modern version of the name.

mathanxiety · 11/09/2012 15:01

I love Bridget and am still kicking myself I didn't use it for DD3.

Erica seems very 70s to me. Iris is getting very popular and it's a name I associate with the Iris Robinson debacle.

WithACherryOnTop · 11/09/2012 14:59

Erica is my favourite.I hate Iris.

Bridget is ok.

booomy · 11/09/2012 14:35

Iris is getting so popular though! I know three born this year

telsa · 11/09/2012 12:23

Erica has personality. as does Bridget. they are both strong names. iris is insiped and they are everywhere.

BuntyPenfold · 11/09/2012 12:16

I hate Bridget, and it's my name. It rhymes with midget or frigid, depending on the age of the tormentors.

squoosh · 11/09/2012 11:57

I like Bridget.

weeblueberry · 11/09/2012 11:24

Bridget is so pretty and very unusual! My favourite from your list. :)

AitchTwoOhOneTwo · 11/09/2012 11:04

erica, deffo. iris v trendy round here.

randomimposter · 11/09/2012 11:03

Iris by miles and miles.