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Well shes not a Thea, or and Eloise, or a Romilly. Help!!

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AliceInWanderlust · 13/05/2014 19:20

Silent lurker for about three months, but never posted before.

Four days ago I gave birth to our gorgeous DD. She really is a glorious little babe! Inbetween waiting for the whole world to fall out of my fanjo, for, despite the 12 stitches that feels like what is going to happen, salt baths and twice hourly breastfeeding sessions, we need to think of a name for our beautiful girl.

From 21 weeks, we thought I was giving birth to a Thea Eloise, but she is definitely not. Neither is she a Romilly Alice. Or a Madeleine. Ditto Phoebe. Confused

She is however, a glorious little babe, have I mentioned that already? All pouty lips, button nose, dark hair and big blue eyes. swoon And despite being a breast milk ninja, she has stolen our hearts already.

I have a strong suspicion she could be a Polly Alice, but DP is concerned that mil some people may think its a silly, indulgent name. (Not mil bashing, for the most part, she is great, but a dreadful snob!)

So, what I need from you are your best suggestions for a beautifully vintage, old fashioned or even slightly twee name. Out of the top twenty would be the ideal remit, but not a deal breaker.

Thank you so much in advance :)

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miffybun73 · 13/05/2014 21:39

Tess ?

TheWorldAccordingToJC · 13/05/2014 21:38

How are you pronouncing thea?

YoHoHoandabottleofWine · 13/05/2014 21:35

Congratulations OP your DD sounds gorgeous

If you liked Vada, maybe Vida? (we had it on our list as a form of David) or Vita (which I assume means life)

I love love Romilly.
Lorelei (though I don't think I can spell it!)
Genevieve
Clementine
Marianne
Mariella
Althea
Meg
Fleur
Jemima
Freya
Sacha
Alexa

NCFTTB · 13/05/2014 21:28

Thea Eloise is just beautiful! Don't discount it just yet.

oopsadaisyme · 13/05/2014 21:21

How does anyone ever pick a girls name, their all so beautiful!!

Romilly was so nice, totally original, loved that x

Darmok · 13/05/2014 21:19

Lola Gwen
Rowan Penelope
Congratulations on your beautiful DD.

ThisBitchIsResting · 13/05/2014 21:13

Beautiful names for what sounds like a beautiful baby, congratulations. Don't stew on it too long, I agree babies grow into their names! Just pick one you love and she will become it. And think of your poor mother needing to sort her Santa sack Grin

ExitPursuedByABear · 13/05/2014 21:12

Marking my place.

burgatroyd · 13/05/2014 21:07

Agree with Bye. Don't give up on fave name. Babies grow into name.

burgatroyd · 13/05/2014 21:05

Posy, Petula, Hester, Suki, Betsy, Julie, Margo

burgatroyd · 13/05/2014 20:51

Met a baby Annie and I thought that was lovely!

Annie, just Annie!

walesybird70 · 13/05/2014 20:45

I met a really elegant lady last week who had long wavy dark brown hair and pretty blue eyes and she was called Violet. As soon as you said what baby looks like I thought of this lady.

Spottybra · 13/05/2014 20:40

Keep Thea, its lovely. Or Theodora.
Polly Alice initials give a job. PA.
Alicia is nice.

How about Sabrina? Serena? Audrey? Ruby? Amelia?

stripedtortoise · 13/05/2014 20:35

I Love Polly Alice. Could you do Alice as a first name instead if you're wobbly about Polly? ;)

MexicanSpringtime · 13/05/2014 20:30

Eleanor is my favourite name of the moment and I think goes with dark hair and blue eyes.
Ruth is also a long-time favourite and means true friend, which in my experience the Ruths of this world are.

YellowStripe · 13/05/2014 20:30

Adeline
Felicity
Marnie
Elodie
Unity

alita7 · 13/05/2014 20:27

What about Pollyanna Alice?

Or Alexandra/ Alexa? Elizabeth? Arabella? Clara? Just Millie? Harriet? Rebecca? Arwen? Sarah? Cassie? Katrina? Minnie? Rosie? Lydia? Marina?

I like Beatrix!!

I don't like Cecily but I like Cecilia or at a push Cecile?

skinnyamericano · 13/05/2014 20:20

I love all of your names, and lots of the ones being suggested.

I will just add Lara, but really don't rush into changing your minds . Thea is a beautiful name and i think you may come back to it. Congratulations !

Bue · 13/05/2014 20:19

I don't think you should give up on Thea. Babies don't look like anything! I'm worried you'll regret it down the line.

Petal7 · 13/05/2014 20:18

Was coming on to say Cecily!
Also...
Ottilie
Isabella (admittedly top 20, but 2 lovely nns!)
Tuppence
Iris
Arabella
Nancy
Lottie
Theodora
Clemency
Matilda
Martha
Isadora
Flora
Sophie

Love Posy too!
Enjoy your little one

MrsMaturin · 13/05/2014 20:17

Dorcas?

Coconutty · 13/05/2014 20:12

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textbook · 13/05/2014 20:12

If it helps, I have a Thea who didn't look like a Thea initially. She definitely looks like one now, so perhaps yours too will grow into the name Smile

Also, congratulations Thanks

Anomite · 13/05/2014 20:08

Congratulations!!!
I like;

Elsie
Maisy
Trixie (bit out there I suppose)
Arabella
Delilah

AliceInWanderlust · 13/05/2014 20:08

we are so so lucky :)

we are not that bothered about naming her quickly, but everyone seems to be. My mum wants to 'order her a personalised Santa sack' (this is the kind of crazy we deal with on a daily basis Smile )

I am not getting there quick enough to reply to you all, so sorry, but I am reading all your posts and loving most of the names!! So thank you.

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