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Girl- due before Christmas and can't decide.

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CoddledAsAMommet · 14/12/2014 21:13

We're quite stuck for DD3. Our short list so far is below - what do you think? It's quite a mixed bag but I like them all. This is the first time we've not had a name ready and organised and I'm starting to panic. Thanks.

Frances
Erica
Meryl
Merryn (will it be confused with Erin?)
Penelope

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Mutteroo · 16/12/2014 01:05

Merryn - beautiful name OP. Don't worry about people getting it confused with Erin. Merry is a cute nn.
Meryl - not bad but Merryn is nicer.

Don't like: Frances, Erica or. Penelope

moxon · 15/12/2014 19:04

I'm worried about the 'wAit to see what she looks like' thing, because what if I think, 'yep, definitely a Meryl' and DH thinks, 'yep, definitely an Erica'?

Merica or Eryl. Obviously.Xmas Grin

FreedomHuntress · 15/12/2014 18:35

Meredith is also good!

FreedomHuntress · 15/12/2014 18:35

Merryn Merryn Merryn. I love it, and it is beyond PERFECT for an Xmas baby with Merry as a nn. Do it!

Sophronia · 15/12/2014 17:56

In order I like...

Frances
Penelope
Erica
Meryl
Merryn (I prefer Merryn for a boy, as the Saint was male)

flowerbum · 15/12/2014 12:42

Dam autocorrelation! My plan not my phone!

flowerbum · 15/12/2014 12:41

Erica is my favourite, just lovely x my baby also due any day, 5 days over today and I still can't pick a name either! I have a, ist too and my phone,an is to see what best suits kt when it's born. Good luck x

Deerhound · 15/12/2014 09:49

Love Merryn. Merry is a cute nn and Merryn is a strong name for a grown woman too I think.

StarDustMonkey · 15/12/2014 09:09

Love love love Merryn

mrsnec · 15/12/2014 08:46

I like them all op, in my case dh vetoed penelope too.

We don't have any other dc but I know people who couldn't decide and gave their other dc the deciding vote I thought that was a great idea. If I was to have another one and dd was old enough she'd absolutely get a say.

angeltreats · 15/12/2014 08:44

Frances is my favourite by far. I have a very glamourous and lovely auntie Frances and a dear friend Frances so it has good associations for me. I met a baby Frances recently and she was gorgeous. Sadly it doesn't go with our surname or I'd have considered it for our daughter.

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CoddledAsAMommet · 15/12/2014 08:36

Thanks all.... But no concensus! I'm worried about the 'wAit to see what she looks like' thing, because what if I think, 'yep, definitely a Meryl' and DH thinks, 'yep, definitely an Erica'?

I'm pretty sure DH has vetoed Penelope now but I think it's too pretty to discount.

Would you involve the other children in the decision? Give them a short list and ask for their input?

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onepotatotwopotato · 15/12/2014 08:11

I know a Meryl and the pronunciation seems to stump some people.

She often gets called M-earl by people who have only seen her name written down.

I think Merryn sounds nicer fwiw

burgatroyd · 15/12/2014 08:06

Meryl will be easier to remember and rolls off the tongue better than Merryn. Both of these names are the nicest on your list.

Guin1 · 15/12/2014 07:20

In order

Merryn
Penelope

Frances
Erica
Meryl

Wishfulmakeupping · 15/12/2014 03:52

I Love Frances and Penelope not keen on the others
Noelle is a fab suggestion for a middle name :)

moxon · 15/12/2014 03:49

All except Penelope-Penny. :/

cece · 14/12/2014 23:59

In order

Frances
Penelope

Meryl
Merryn

Erica - this is the only one I don't like

manicinsomniac · 14/12/2014 23:51

I like Merryn and Erica. Not keen on the others

ButterflyOfFreedom · 14/12/2014 23:13

In order of preference:

Erica
Merryn

Meryl
Penelope
Frances

BlueStarsAtNight · 14/12/2014 22:52

I like them in this order:

Erica
Frances
Merryn
Penelope
Meryl

How about Meredith to get Merry?

HenriettaTurkey · 14/12/2014 22:38

...but I hate autocorrect!

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CoddledAsAMommet · 14/12/2014 22:38

Thanks-
I'm worried that Frances would be called Frankie, which. I don't like at all. Like Fran, though.

Meryl I love and like the idea of using nn Merry for a Christmas baby? For me it just pips Merryn over the post.

Erica's always been a front-runner but am wobbling. Soooo hard to choose.

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HenriettaTurkey · 14/12/2014 22:38

I love France's

AngusAndElspethsThistleWhistle · 14/12/2014 22:17

I adore Frances. It's a beautiful understated name.

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