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Astrid Or Imogen

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skyra13 · 25/11/2014 12:49

Today found out we are having a little girl and can not decide on name, so hard when naming girls.

We like these names what do people think also any other name people like?

Thanks :)

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Sophronia · 25/11/2014 17:45

I much prefer Astrid.

Lunastarfish · 25/11/2014 17:22

Astrid won't be shortened, it's a great name. My DP is obsessed with Imogen but it's a definite no for me.

Clueing4looks · 25/11/2014 17:14

My old work colleague is called Astrid. She is Nigerian and pronounced it Arsetrid. Needless to say we were in fits of giggles when she had to introduce herself!

DramaAlpaca · 25/11/2014 17:06

From what you've said upthread, OP, I think I prefer Imogen.

Assturd Farty Grin Grin

ditsygal · 25/11/2014 16:04

I love both names, but I think Imogen is my favourite

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skyra13 · 25/11/2014 15:59

I knew a Ingrid who was a really creepy avon lady kinda puts me off the name :)

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batmanandrobin · 25/11/2014 15:52

Ophelia?
Eleanor?
Daphne?
Orchid?

i like Imogen but think it's too popular and not keen on Astrid myself. i don't think it's "pretty" enough IMO!

Legionofboom · 25/11/2014 15:52

Astrid is lovely, Imogen is ok but Assturd Farty is brilliant.

I second WhoKnows suggestion of Ingrid.

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mummybare · 25/11/2014 15:45

Lovely choices, OP. I think Imogen just edges it for me, but they are both beautiful so you can't really go wrong. (Unless, of course, you accidentally spell it Assturd after reading this thread....)

WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes · 25/11/2014 15:43

How about Ingrid?

munchkin2902 · 25/11/2014 15:43

Struggling too. Weirdly Astrid and Imogen are my oh's only two suggestions so far - I didn't like Astrid at first but it's grown on me. I'm due next week so it would be good to have some options we can agree on tbh. I like Olivia and Isobel but way too popular at the moment so a bit boring. I also like Evelyn...

ARGHtoAHHH · 25/11/2014 15:42

Assturd Farty?

Crying here.

OnlyLovers · 25/11/2014 15:41

Congrats!

I like Imogen well enough, but Astrid is BEAUTIFUL.

As for potential nicknames, tbh whatever a child is called some little shits children will find some nasty name to call them, so I wouldn't worry about it.

cherrybombxo · 25/11/2014 15:41

Love Imogen.

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skyra13 · 25/11/2014 15:41

It is nice to see what people think :) In the Uk 1500 girls were called Imogen last year and only 64 Astrid.

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beachysandy75 · 25/11/2014 15:39

Love Imogen. Astrid OK.

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CaptainAnkles · 25/11/2014 15:36

Too much like astringent. I prefer Astra, but then I suppose you'd get comments about cars.
Imogen is lovely though Smile

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skyra13 · 25/11/2014 15:36

I like the name but I have a surname that gets turned into farty!! lol so not sure if fueling the fire with Astrid if someone comes out with assturd farty :(

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Belazu84 · 25/11/2014 15:22

Definitely Imogen.