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i'm having a baby today, which do I pick?

114 replies

DiscoBiscuits · 01/04/2014 07:43

ELCS today.
Having a baby girl. Need a short easy to spell name but want something unusual and a strong with a mythical or literary link.
Shortlist consists of (after much much discussion):
Hero
Isis
People being very sniffy about both choice but past caring frankly.
Which name do I go with?

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ThatBloodyWoman · 02/04/2014 09:04

Hope you are both doing well xx

Wishfulmakeupping · 02/04/2014 08:51

Ines is lovely. If you like Hero what about Harlow?

bouncingbelle · 02/04/2014 01:08

Isis or, even better, Ines?

Congratulations!

Sharaluck · 01/04/2014 22:45

Isis

miffybun73 · 01/04/2014 18:57

Isis.

CheesyBadger · 01/04/2014 18:54

Hero as Much Ado is my favourite!

florascotia · 01/04/2014 18:53

Congratulations and I hope all went well.

Hero is splendid; I like it. But its reception depends on where you live. Reactions at school could be fine, could be horrible.

Isis: the myth is fantastic: the power of love to bring immortality. Am not that keen on the sound, but it's nicer than 'Izzy', IMHO. (Absolutely no offence intended to anyone who uses that name. Just a matter of personal opinion.)

I must say that I do like Nevertell's suggestion of Halcyon. As I'm sure you know, the myth is about how Halcyons = kingfishers bring peace and
calm seas and good summer weather.

And there's a wonderful, joyful song, 'Halcyon Days'. Am sue that posters who know more about music will be able to say who composed it.

Caca80 · 01/04/2014 18:19

Isis! Could nickname her Issy, how cute Smile

Nevertell · 01/04/2014 18:16

I would go for Isis. It's lovely.
I like Hero too but I think many people would expect Hero to be a boy.

Halcyon is my top choice and fits your requirements too.
Hope today went well!

TondelayoSchwarzkopf · 01/04/2014 17:15

Congratulations! Both are lovely - I've heard of an Isis in the not swanky at all area I lived in. It has the edge IMO.

And hurrah for a non-Amelia/Isabelle/Ruby*

*all lovely names but enough is enough.

Dreya · 01/04/2014 17:10

Congratulations! I was going to say Hero but now I've said Isis out loud several times I think I like that slightly more now! I like them both. Helpful aren't I? Anyway good luck!Thanks

MultipleMama · 01/04/2014 11:22

I love Hero :)

I named my twins Artemis & Apollo, so ignore the sniffys Grin

Congrats and I hope the ELCS goes well xx

HorseyTwinkleToes · 01/04/2014 11:00

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Swangirl · 01/04/2014 10:55

maybe a bit long but what about Athena

HorseyTwinkleToes · 01/04/2014 10:38

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bassingtonffrench · 01/04/2014 10:30

isis

hero is hard to live up to

lottiegarbanzo · 01/04/2014 10:20

Isis.

Lancelottie · 01/04/2014 10:19

For currently unusual, try Diana or Helen.

I know a nice Athena (and an Athene, perhaps less easy to spell).

magentasurprise · 01/04/2014 10:12

Hero would be incredibly hard to pull off for most children so a bit mean to call a child this in my opinion.

Isis is definitely better, although not a personal favourite.

PreciousPeach · 01/04/2014 09:20

Love love Hero....hiw about Juno?

kerala · 01/04/2014 09:18

Hero is cringeworthy sorry but it is. Poor child. Isis much better.

ThreeBecameFour · 01/04/2014 09:16

Isis

TheWomanTheyCallJayne · 01/04/2014 09:13

Like both
Prefer Hera because of how other people will react

How about Hebe?

Andcake · 01/04/2014 09:13

Like both but would go for Isis as Hero is the name of that awful Myleene Klass' daughter.
Good luck with the elc

CarolineKnappShappey · 01/04/2014 09:09

Even though you get the references to myth and Shakespeare, people will think you named her after the kind if a Hero that we're all holding out for.

Isis is better as people less educated than yourselves won't get confused by it Wink