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Which girls name and why?

36 replies

Lifeislikeaboxofchocolats · 09/03/2014 10:20

I am looking for a name which is elegant and timeless, and will be a sister for Isabella...I don't necessarily want it to match but as long as it doesn't seem strange with Isabella that's good enough...

Charlotte
Cara
Rachel
Imogen

Thanks

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nyldn · 09/03/2014 12:51

I love Rachel. Charlotte will now always remind me of Sex in the City.

Mrsindecision · 09/03/2014 11:52

Charlotte by far my favourite from your list - a solid classic that will serve her well.

Both Cara and Rachel are fine.

Not keen on Imogen at all.

Bowlersarm · 09/03/2014 11:49

Rachel.

Classic, timeless, elegant, but not currently too popular. Probably the only one in her class as opposed to the many Charlottes and Imogens. Charlotte and Imogen are nice names, but they have been popular for years now so there will be many, many in this generation.

Cara is ok, but I much prefer Lara or Laura.

alita7 · 09/03/2014 11:44

Imogen or Charlotte but I think Charlotte goes best.

mammamiaaaaa · 09/03/2014 11:06

I had thought about that and disregarded it. I like so few names I can't let it be a determining factor.

I've already had to ditch a few names because they just don't go with our surname, so can't be too ruthless now!

Martorana · 09/03/2014 11:01

I just think the same initials are a pain in the neck.

FrumiousBandersnatch · 09/03/2014 11:00

Don't know if this is Martorana's reason but I have the same initial as my sister and it does lead to confusion over post later on.

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Lifeislikeaboxofchocolats · 09/03/2014 10:46

Why not Imogen with Isabella?

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Martorana · 09/03/2014 10:40

Sorry- just noticed Isabella. Not Imogen then. Charlotte. Definitely Charlotte.

Martorana · 09/03/2014 10:40

I don't like Cara, but the the others are lovely. Probably like Imogen best.

How about Clare?

Alisvolatpropiis · 09/03/2014 10:33

Charlotte or Cara.

Charlotte - classic and pretty
Cara - sleek and unfussy

Rachel is amazingly common in women my age (25) and presumably no less so in those older than me. Your daughter would have the same name as half her friends mums'.

Imogen just isn't that attractive, in my opinion.

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