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It's a girl! Shortlist decided but just can't choose.

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BooStar · 24/05/2013 08:46

We finally have a shortlist of 3 names for our little girl due in a few weeks:

India
Claudia
Merryn

Middle name is most likely going to be Fay (my mother's name)

I really love all of them but my reservations are:
India - a bit too leftfield?
Claudia - a bit harsh/stuffy?
Merryn - a bit plain?

These are only little niggles so really struggling to choose!
I just need some opinions! No holds barred :)

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Frikadellen · 30/05/2013 08:46

I don't care for Merryn at all India and Claudia are both beautiful names . I prefer India to Claudia but only by a smidgen .

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BooStar · 29/05/2013 21:58

This is all brilliant thank you! Not any closer to deciding but it has at least prompted some deeper discussion with my DH who has been a bit flippant about the whole decision making process!!
Will definitely take the advice about waiting until baby arrives before making final decision.

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shannon246 · 28/05/2013 00:41

i think claudia-fay would be a nice double barrel name

LemonBreeland · 27/05/2013 19:48

I don't like Merryn at all. I like India, but think Claudia is beautiful.

Weegiemum · 27/05/2013 19:42

I know a Merryn and 2 Mirrins.

Lovely, of yours I'd definitely go with that!

ChippingInWiredOnCoffee · 27/05/2013 19:41

Claudia for sure :)

lovemybabyboy · 27/05/2013 19:38

All nice, prefer Merryn from your list.

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PaperSeagull · 27/05/2013 02:24

Claudia is lovely. I much prefer it to Merryn or India, neither of which I care for.

Claudia was also the name of the main character in one of my favourite children's books, so it has only positive associations for me. :)

changeling1234 · 26/05/2013 23:27

Have name-changed especially for this thread, so's not to out myself! My name is Claudia and I know no others. I really like my name and have always had lots of lovely comments about it. So you can guess which one of your choices I'd go for!

extracrunchy · 26/05/2013 23:22

Yep Claudia Fay is gorgeous Smile

Sunnysummer · 26/05/2013 23:22

All so good! My favourite is Claudia - classic but uncommon, and Claudia Fay works so well.

extracrunchy · 26/05/2013 23:21

Claudia!

Lurleene · 26/05/2013 23:17

I like Merryn best - before he was born DS was possibly going to be called Marin but luckily for him we came up with a boys' name instead. Smile

IJustWoreMyTrenchcoat · 26/05/2013 23:08

Claudia, lovely and underused IMO.

NeverBeenToMe · 26/05/2013 15:34

Claudia
Merryn

India

Hummuschocolate · 26/05/2013 15:09

Merryn is my favourite. I think it would suit any girl whereas the others I seem to have preconceptions about what type of girl they would suit iyswim. All nice names though.

jellybeans · 26/05/2013 13:58

India

Snazzywaitingforsummer · 24/05/2013 23:11

Claudia is my fave of your three, and Claudia Fay goes very nicely.

TheOriginalSteamingNit · 24/05/2013 23:10

Claudia. Merryn very vogue-ish at the moment, but i personally don't care for it. India is a bit 90s IMO.

Sleepyfergus · 24/05/2013 23:08

I have a Claudia (pronounced Claw-dia) so love that choice. We call her 'Clo' for short

I will admit that I don't think it's a baby name but will come into its own when she's a toddler, and naturally as she gets older. I haven't met any others and people do look surprised when they hear it and most think its lovely and unusual.

Also like Merryn on your list. Reminds me of a girl I know who is Meredith but called Merry for short.

Smugfearnleyshittingstool · 24/05/2013 22:49

My dd2 is Claudia and I still adore the name! We haven't met any others either yet

I also love greta and Geraldine.

JumpingJackSprat · 24/05/2013 22:41

I love claudia. classy and elegant and suits all ages.

picnicbasketcase · 24/05/2013 20:22

Claudia
Merryn
India

Claudia is a beautiful name.

Mellymog · 24/05/2013 20:19

Merryn is lovely