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Stuck for a girls name, making me very upset now!!

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ACM88 · 20/07/2014 22:35

A few weeks ago I posted a thread about the name Jean for a girl. It was met with lots of lovely positive remarks, which made me feel good about the name, but when I sit and think about it, I'm not at all convinced.

My OH suggested the name, he loves it, and it has huge significance. My beloved nans names, and baby is due on her birthday. I get really annoyed and defensive when people critise it, but I'm not sure if I'm honest. I've not mentioned name choice to any friends or family yet, and I'm sure it will be sneered at, at least to begin with.

Don't really want to go back to drawing board, because OH and I don't agree on many girls names. He likes Michelle (?), Judith, and Greta. I like Nancy, April, and Evelyn, but these are met with grunts and snorts. Feel like crying. I don't want to chose a name I don't love, and then regret it! Any advice? Genius name suggestions?

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Squtternutbaush · 20/07/2014 23:09

It sounds like you both like classic names rather than modern so how about Francesca, Tabitha, Abigail, Allana, Christina or Emily?

I'm no good with this naming thing though (DD is Cara) so could be way off the mark :o

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ACM88 · 20/07/2014 23:09

pangaea that's very true- and I like Jean for that, I had an uncommon name, and have never actually met anyone with my name although I hear it more now than when I was at school! But I loved that I was the only one so to speak.

I am just not sure at all!! Some days I feel at peace with it, other days I really dislike it.

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littlejohnnydory · 20/07/2014 23:03

I have a Nancy. We've had so many comments about what a lovely name it is and how much it suits dd.

needsomenaminghelp · 20/07/2014 23:02

Ruby Jean is lovely :-)

If OH doesn't like Rose how about Rosie? Similar but different enough perhaps? Rosie Jean has a nice ring to it too :-)

Pangaea · 20/07/2014 23:01

Jean is beautiful!

Lots of typically middle names, like May, Rose etc are run of the mill, until you use them as first names. I feel like Jean falls into this category.

Jean is a very very welcome change to current naming trends. Hundreds of little Evies about.

chickydoo · 20/07/2014 23:01

What about Jeanie or Jeannie
(Jean could be on BC)
Something like Jeanie Grace Rose is pretty

confusedfrillysock · 20/07/2014 22:58

I also like Nancy and Aprille

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ACM88 · 20/07/2014 22:58

Ruby Jean- Smile I like it, will suggest to OH!!!

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confusedfrillysock · 20/07/2014 22:56

I know a ruby jean - she's cool

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ACM88 · 20/07/2014 22:55

I like ivy and rose but they were also a no Sad

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Mim78 · 20/07/2014 22:54

Jean Evelyn is nice.

Of your names i like Evelyn best.

Of dh's only greta a plausibly ok.

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ACM88 · 20/07/2014 22:54

Thanks for replies- short answer to that question, no our tastes don't overlap at all haha we don't agree on girls names at all, Jean was the only one that I could consider, and I think it's mostly down to the sentimental value.

It's so tough!!

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jazzyjenbo · 20/07/2014 22:43

If your not completely convinced maybe use Jean as your baby girls middle name?
Of all those choices i like evelyn jean..
Afew suggestions (based on the granny chic names on your list)
Ivy jean
Rose jean
Mabel jean
Lynette jean

I like
Melanie jean

Uv written names dh likes and what u like are there any u both like?

needsomenaminghelp · 20/07/2014 22:43

Jean was also my granny's name and I think it's lovely…not sure if this is your style but how about picking a middle name that also begins with a J that way if you decide down the road that it doesn't suit her in the way you hoped or if she decides she doesn't like it she could go by "JJ" I know of someone who did something similar and it really works :-) understand if it's not to your taste but thought it worth suggesting Smile