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What do you think of the name Eden?

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thecakeisalie · 24/02/2014 08:45

Were really struggling to find names we both agree on for a girl and so far the only 2 we've decided we like which are Eden and Caitlin/Caitlyn.

I'm quite liking Eden but wanted to gauge other peoples thoughts on it. I was surprised to learn it's a unisex name as I personally prefer it for a girl. We quite like names that aren't really unusual but aren't commonly heard either.

Our boys name shortlist is currently - Tobias, Marcus and Morgan

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amothersplaceisinthewrong · 24/02/2014 20:06

I assume your surname is not Project. But agree, the fact it is a shopping centre in High Wycombe would put me off too,

southeastastra · 24/02/2014 20:04

it's a shopping centre in high wycombe which would put me off

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thecakeisalie · 24/02/2014 20:03

I do think with unisex names it depends if you've known anyone with the name as to whether it feels more like a boys or girls name.

I heard Eden on a t.v show and the character was female, but it already kind of felt like a girls name to me. I'm sure if I'd known a male with the name I'd feel differently about it.

I'm so glad there's so many of you who like it, it's such a minefield trying to find the right name!

27mummmy2boys - I think I'm the same and I've convinced myself that that I carry boys after having 2 of them. I think it'll be a big shock if it turns out to be a girl. I'll be thrilled either way I just can't quite get my head round the idea that it might a be a girl in there - it's helping finally having some names we like though!

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StellaLuna82 · 24/02/2014 19:30

I think it's a great name too. I know a man called Eden so always thought of it as a boys name (it's on my list) though dp thinks it's better suited to a girl!! (Hmm)

NadiaWadia · 24/02/2014 17:12

It's lovely. Better as a girls' name IMO.

HomeHelpMeGawd · 24/02/2014 15:04

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HomeHelpMeGawd · 24/02/2014 15:04

It's a lovely name. Here are three pronunciations: ee-den, ay-den and edden.

27mummmy2boys · 24/02/2014 14:59

I'm having a girl and I have two boys was convinced it was a boy aswell so you never know!!

I think I would use Eden more for a middle name but I do like it! :)

Oxtailchambermaid · 24/02/2014 14:51

I worked with a chunky, rugby playing New Zealander called Eden so for that reason alone I sit in the "it's a boys name" camp.

Highlystrungmum · 24/02/2014 14:29

Gorgeous name for a girl

Shatteredmamma1 · 24/02/2014 14:03

Haha Smile you could always go with Aidan for a boy!!!

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thecakeisalie · 24/02/2014 10:52

Hold the jealousy for now Shatteredmamma1 we don't know what we've got in there yet so chances are we'll be naming a third boy! I've got a feeling it might be a girl though not sure whether to trust my instinct or not Smile

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thecakeisalie · 24/02/2014 10:48

My Dh has vetoed loads of girls names. We have two boys already so I honestly thought picking a girls name would be easier but its been harder because we can't agree on what we like. Coming up with a third boys name has been much easier than expected because we know what we like.

Thanks everyone it has reassured me seeing other people's opinions. It's staying on the shortlist and I'll just have to wait now to see what sex this baby is and whether the name suits them.

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Shatteredmamma1 · 24/02/2014 10:45

Lovely Smile was on my list for a girl. Slightly jealous!! Grin

Sneezecakesmum · 24/02/2014 09:51

Love it. And Merryn ........... Both vetoed Sad

GlaikitFizzog · 24/02/2014 09:48

Yy to Edie as a NN.

notso · 24/02/2014 09:46

I know a few Edens. I prefer it for a girl, I think it is pretty.

Awks · 24/02/2014 09:39

It's my dd2's middle name. It would have been her first name if dh hadn't been sounreasonable keen on the one we chose

Morgause · 24/02/2014 09:38

Eden Kane was a really grim pop star when I was a kid. Hopefully no one would remember him.

I think it could work.

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thecakeisalie · 24/02/2014 09:29

I like the nn Edie too Shatteredmamma1 which I think would be quite cute while little.

mcrisotto I had thought of the whole Garden of Eden connection but hadn't really thought of it having a sexual connection on any level. I see what your saying though.

I don't have a problem with it being a unisex name just for some reason if we were to use it then it feels like a girls name. In the same way that Morgan is on our boys shortlist but not our girls - I prefer it for a boy but don't have a problem with it being a girls name too.

Although I do wonder if unisex names are a bit of a burden. Will they get annoyed always having to clarify if they are male or female, getting letters with the wrong title on them etc?

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natandmat · 24/02/2014 09:14

I really like it, but I think of it more as a boys name, infact it was on my boys final list!

Shatteredmamma1 · 24/02/2014 08:57

I really love it. Could nn 'Edie' if you wanted, also sweet

Gileswithachainsaw · 24/02/2014 08:54

I like it

msrisotto · 24/02/2014 08:54

Honestly, I think it is strange. And a bit sexual, forbidden fruit and all that. Quite a heavily laden name when you think about it!

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