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Could Eilidh have a little sister called Isla - or are they too similar?

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XmasBumpNo3 · 15/12/2012 10:20

Just that really.

DD3 due imminently and we can't decide on a name. DD1 & DD2 are called Eilidh & Niamh. We are in Scotland and would like to keep with Scottish/ Gaelic names.

Thanks in advance!

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vintageviolets · 15/12/2012 10:49

Neeev? I thought it was pronounced ne-am.
God I'm out of touch & am due in April, I need to get with the programme!

TheGirlOnTheLanding · 15/12/2012 10:47

I think they go well, personally. But if you want to stick with the Scottish theme but a bit less similar how about

Ishbel
Morven
Mirren
Mairi
Rhona
Sorcha
Kirsty
Catriona

almapudden · 15/12/2012 10:46

What about Aine?

Skiffen · 15/12/2012 10:44

Ay-Lee
Neeev

We have 2 dds too, always had no problems with boys' names!

Really like Aoibhe now I've written it for you!! Also Caoimhe and Saoirse.

vintageviolets · 15/12/2012 10:38

How do you pronounce your dd's names?

Eye-lidge & Niam?

Im rubbish at working them out.

SleighbellsRingInYourLife · 15/12/2012 10:32

Ha ha!

Because you've already had to name 2 girls :)

It is the curse of those of us blessed with single-gender families.

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XmasBumpNo3 · 15/12/2012 10:28

Yeah we have Iona on the list too. Also Cora & Carys (although not Gaelic I know!)

I don't mind Orla but DH not too sure.

Aargh - why is this so difficult!

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KittyMcAllister · 15/12/2012 10:24

What about Orla? Still in keeping with the theme but not as similar?

Skiffen · 15/12/2012 10:24

They are very similar - both lovely though.

What about Iona? Elsa? Aoibhe?

NotChristmasCarol · 15/12/2012 10:23

Too similar for me, I'm sorry to say as both lovely names

SleighbellsRingInYourLife · 15/12/2012 10:23

Too vowelly and elly

Maeve?

LikeAVirginMary · 15/12/2012 10:21

I think it would be lovely!

babyblabber · 15/12/2012 10:21

Defo too similar I think. Which is probably why you like it!