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Daisy or Matilda?

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Rtfairy · 20/10/2013 09:54

I don't have long at all now until my daughter is born and have narrowed it down to these 2 names. Please could you let me know which you prefer, thank you Smile

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Rtfairy · 29/10/2013 21:01

For those who have a Matilda, does her name get shortened? Not really too keen on Tilly as a nn but think she would get called this anyway..

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Summergarden · 29/10/2013 18:25

Go for Rosie! My little one has Rose as a middle name but call her Bella Rosie a lot of the time, wish I'd chosen that instead. I've only taught 1 Rosie and she was a delight.

I've come across quite a few Daisies at toddler groups in this area.

PumpkinIsles · 29/10/2013 18:11

I have a Matilda Rose. All of your names were on our short list, including florence!

katelo10 · 29/10/2013 13:31

I have a Matilda... So go for daisy! X

Herisson · 29/10/2013 13:29

Matilda or Rose. Not Rosie. Matilda Rose is lovely, actually.

orangepudding · 29/10/2013 13:06

Matilda.

I know a teenage Daisy, the name suited her as a child but it hasn't grown with her.

JoJoManon · 29/10/2013 12:59

Daisy

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Rtfairy · 29/10/2013 08:30

We are thinking Rosie Florence, Daisy Florence or Matilda Daisy.

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Rtfairy · 28/10/2013 21:07

DP has now thrown Rosie into the mix, hadn't considered it before but I do like it. What do you think?

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HesterShaw · 21/10/2013 16:04

Daisy.

I know it's nothing at all to do with me, but I can't bear Matilda. And having it shortened to Tilly - eurgh! Tilly, Milly, Molly....all names ending in -lly really.

SoonToBeSix · 21/10/2013 15:59

Matilda, Daisy is cute as a little girl but I don't think it suits an adult.

elcranko · 21/10/2013 15:56

Both lovely but I ever so slightly prefer Daisy Smile

Ruprekt · 21/10/2013 15:37

Daisy Matilda flows well together. Smile

I work in a primary of 700 children. 1 Daisy and no Matildas!

FortyFacedFuckers · 21/10/2013 15:35

Daisy Grin

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Rtfairy · 21/10/2013 15:33

The more I think about it the more I imagine my bump to be Daisy, thank you for the helpful comments, feel ever so excited now Smile

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Rhubarbgarden · 21/10/2013 15:27

Daisy. Matilda is way too popular.

CharlieBoo · 21/10/2013 04:10

Both lovely, we have a 4 year old Daisy and only know 1 other baby Daisy. I also know 2 Matilda's. like I say both gorgeous.

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Rtfairy · 20/10/2013 21:06

Thanks for the comments. Think we are leaning towards Daisy slightly, not bothered about choosing a popular name really, as long as a name hasn't been used in my family or by any friends it's fine. Daisy also sounds better with our surname so it scores extra points there.

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Coupon · 20/10/2013 12:13

Daisy.

I don't like Matilda.

pumpkinsweetie · 20/10/2013 11:45

Daisy

SlightlyItchyBraStrap · 20/10/2013 11:45

Matilda.

fanoftheinvisibleman · 20/10/2013 11:43

Daisy.

Ds is in a school with 90 children per year and I have not come across a Daisy yet. I know of a few girls named Matilda. Popularity doesn't influence my choices though. Nice names are often well liked and used.

MrsBungle · 20/10/2013 11:38

Matilda.

Wildwaterfalls · 20/10/2013 11:37

Matilda. Gorgeous name. Love nn Mattie as well, v cute.

pyrrah · 20/10/2013 11:31

I have a 4.5 year old Daisy - we live in London and in her private nursery, the primary nursery and the reception classes in 2 schools she has attended, both with 60 intakes, she has been the only Daisy in her year and in the two schools the only Daisy in the school. I was surprised as we knew it was popular.

I love Matilda as well - was on my list as I like the nn Tilly.

Btw, I have heard DD being called 'Daiz' which I hadn't thought would happen.

A few people have also asked me if her name is Margaret as Daisy is a nickname for that.