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Which other girls names might I like?

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LadyD84 · 14/12/2012 17:35

We have two boys names we really like but struggling for a girl.

So far shortlist is

Julia/Juliet
Katharine (Kitty)
Eleanor/Helena
Esther/Hester
Rebecca
Rosalind
Meredith
Isolde (perhaps a bit brave but I like it!)

So you can probably tell I like quite historical/classical/literary names. Any more ideas appreciated, none of the above are leaping out above the others as THE one. (I have a DD already, interested to see if people come up with her name Smile)

Thanks!

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TheGirlOnTheLanding · 16/12/2012 15:57

Jessamine
Clara

DebK2012 · 16/12/2012 13:59

Harriet or Lucy Wink

StellaNova · 16/12/2012 13:50

I think Linnet is pronounced like the bird OP - I suggested it as there's a Linnet in Morte d'Arthur (I think, or one of the Arthurian tales) and in The Children of Green Knowe.

Junebugjr · 15/12/2012 19:57

Just a few of my fav welsh names, in a blatant attempt to sway you OP -Grin

Adara - birds
Ceri
Carys
Celyn - holly
Eira - snow
Aderyn - bird
Seren - star
Ellery - pron - Ella-ree instead of welsh el-ler-ree.
Mari
Morgan

I'm loving Honor!!

Chislemum · 15/12/2012 17:40

Arianna

1978andallthat · 14/12/2012 23:35

Or Eloise?

1978andallthat · 14/12/2012 23:35

Elise?

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LadyD84 · 14/12/2012 22:52

I really like Eleri, and also Elodie. DH is keen on Elaine but to me it seems a bit 1950's. I also thought Eilonwy was a lovely name when DD and I were watching the Black Cauldron the other day!- but perhaps sounds a bit invented. My grandmother was welsh so something with a welsh slant wouldn't be out of place.

PS- DD is now on here - and also my name and both of our middle names. Good work!

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marriedandwreathedinholly · 14/12/2012 22:51

Verity
Christabel
Cressida
Felicity
Victoria

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coldcupoftea · 14/12/2012 22:32

Ooh, thought of 2 more..

Honor
Alice

My DDs names are on this thread too Grin

Junebugjr · 14/12/2012 22:27

Jemima.

Junebugjr · 14/12/2012 22:26

Daphne
Ffion
Francesca
Penelope
Violet

I'm almost tempted to have another baby to use Francesca. DD's names are of the above!

buttercrumble · 14/12/2012 22:25

Catherine, spelt this way......

coldcupoftea · 14/12/2012 22:19

If you like Meredith, how about Meriel? Saw it on a thread here recently and thought how lovely it is. Or...

Eleri (lovely Welsh name)
Lorna
Iona
Sylvia / Sylvie
Jennifer
Bethan
Rosalie
Eliza
Elise

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RudolphsNoseInMyXmasStocking · 14/12/2012 21:51

Lillith?

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forgetmenots · 14/12/2012 21:41

Penelope
Athena
Ariel
Beatrice
Hermione
Cordelia
Viola
Adriana
Cressida (love)
Bianca

I absolutely love Esther.

baskingseals · 14/12/2012 21:30

Astrid

Stella

Lois

Elsa

Caroline

Diana

Athene

Anneliese

Greta

youonlysingwhenyourewinning · 14/12/2012 21:22

Elizabeth
Beatrice
Emilia
Maria

I love Juliet, Katharine (Kitty) and Meredith (love Merri) from your list

HoHoHokeyCokeyPigInAPokey · 14/12/2012 20:45

Xanthe
Thea

Skiffen · 14/12/2012 20:43

I was going to suggest Miranda, but see Help beat me to it!!