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Short and simple names for a girl

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weebairn · 13/02/2014 07:37

I'm pregnant. I'm a bit of a tomboy and I like simple, punchy names. My lovely DD is called Jess (not Jessica, and no middle name) and it totally suits her, like a little cheeky superhero. Ironically even though I thought this name would be really common I've yet to meet a baby Jess! Just lots of Evas and Olivias and Annabels and Amelies and Darceys and names that I thought would be more unusual…

Boys names I find easy and I already have one picked, but I struggle with girls names. I don't like girly or flowery really. What do you think of these names for a sister for Jess, if it's a girl

Meg
Jude
Jaime
Alexa
Abby

Do you think it's ok to call kids these short names? Or should I go with the full name? I don't like the name Abigail but Abby is so pretty. Same with Megan, but Meg is so cute. I'm not sure.

I really like Jude, but DP says he won't have it because it reminds him of Jude Law! I think I could wear him down though. Though there's always the fear people would sing Hey Jude a lot. I hate that song. :)

I also really like Tess but Jess & Tess is too cartoony even for me Grin

Any thoughts? Be kind!

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NinjaCow · 14/02/2014 02:14

I think Meg is lovely, although prefer Megan. Beth, Bess, Kate, Kat, Zoe, Eve, Hanna, Cora?

Sharaluck · 14/02/2014 01:07

Jude I would assume is a boy name.

I like Meg.

Ann
Ruth
Elle

MummyBeerest · 14/02/2014 01:02

Abby is adorable.

I also really like Finn or Flynn for a girl.

Mutteroo · 14/02/2014 00:58

Meg is a gorgeous name but I wouldn't want two names with only one syllable as it feels too much like themed names. Abby is also a fabulous name and my preferred choice of the two.

Also liked Robert for a boy but used to have a dog called Bobby and so it was never really a serious contender. Best of luck with the pregnancy and baby name choice.

sleepingbeautiful · 14/02/2014 00:00

I do like Meg, but paired with Jess it makes me think pet cats... I like Abby. I think it works as a standalone name in a way Abi does not. Like pp Cate suggestion.

Tara
Hattie
Elsa
Bethan
Merryn
Norah
Leah
Tegan
Tamsin
Carey
Deryn
Ceri
Lyra

winterhat · 13/02/2014 23:13

Meg is nice and of your choices sounds most like a "full" name.

Namechanger012345 · 13/02/2014 22:29

I also really like meg with Jess. Kate is good too and Abby (though I do prefer Abigail). was also going to suggest Lucy

Ham69 · 13/02/2014 21:07

If you like Meg, how about Gem? Or Gemma?

OhCaptainDarling · 13/02/2014 21:04

Edie?

MyNameIsKenAdams · 13/02/2014 20:21

I love the love on here for Meg ?preens?

MyNameIsKenAdams · 13/02/2014 20:18

I have a Meg, and Jess is top of our list for a second DD. Also on our list is

Olive
Tess
Liv
Juliet/ Joules
Matilda/Tilda

buttercrumble · 13/02/2014 20:16

Peggy Smile

Liara · 13/02/2014 20:14

Jaime is a very common Spanish male name, so I wouldn't go for that.
Do love Meg and Alexa though.

Twighlightsparkle · 13/02/2014 20:10

Ellen, Julia, emmie

honeybeeridiculous · 13/02/2014 20:09

I like Meg but love Megan ; I know a Megan who would defo buy you a pint, she's a barmaid Grin
How about ; Jamie (female)
Molly
Harriet
Kim
Lulu
Nell
Petra
Ella

WhispersOfWickedness · 13/02/2014 18:46

Well, I was going to come on and suggest Rosa (short, strong) but I see you don't like flower names!

Anyway, my name is Kate and I love it, it's short, easy to spell, pronounce, uncommon but familiar Smile

Purplehonesty · 13/02/2014 18:43

Meg! Jess and meg sounds lovely

pilates · 13/02/2014 18:39

Love Jess, how about Rudie?

WelshMoth · 13/02/2014 18:33

Eve
Nel

Love both!
Agree about Jude.

Elfina · 13/02/2014 18:32

Jess & James --> Jesse James

Elfina · 13/02/2014 18:31

Personally Alexa makes me think of Alexia, and Meg --> Smeg.

MerryWinterfel · 13/02/2014 18:31

Alix

Elfina · 13/02/2014 18:30

Gem.

Bobby for a girl.

Robyn/Robin

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weebairn · 13/02/2014 18:23

I also like Richard and James.

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weebairn · 13/02/2014 18:19

I am not entering into the Anne/a/ie argument Grin

Brilliant ideas guys, thank you! I'm getting a lot of love for Abby and Meg which makes me very happy. I am not too bothered by having a unique name. I assumed Jess would be commonplace. I just want a tough, funky, strong one. The sort of girl who would buy you a pint Grin - that is literally how we decided last time, me and DP continually asking each other "would [insert name] buy you a pint?" - well we thought it was funny.

My boy's name is Robert and I thought that was definite, but now I am having second thoughts… ! Again I prefer Rob and Robbie really…

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