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Down to the last 3....

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snowydrops · 02/02/2015 15:00

We are trying to name DD2 due in a few weeks. We are down to three names.
DD1 has a 4 syllable name beginning with H, it's unusual ish and a strong name to live up to so we need something of a similar ish style. Surname is double barrel but quite short. The final three are:

Francesca (Cesca for short)
Philomena (Pippa for short)
Henrietta (Etta or Etti for short)

DD1 doesn't go by a nickname and so we want DD2 to go by it more as otherwise we have two very long names to call out!

Any thoughts? Or other suggestions?

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Blackforestdonuts · 03/02/2015 08:24

Francesca gets my vote.

DilysDerwent · 03/02/2015 07:27

If you like Pippa how about Philippa nn Pippa?

TheGirlAtTheRockShow · 03/02/2015 07:20

I prefer Henrietta, I think it's a bit more unusual than Francesca. Both are nice names.
I don't like Philomena.

TRexingInAsda · 02/02/2015 23:16

Francesca by a mile. Lovely name. I don't think you can be certain of choosing a nickname though, sometimes they seems to just happen. We picked one for dd when picking her name, but it just didn't stick somehow.

DramaAlpaca · 02/02/2015 23:02

Francesca. I really like Cesca.

Henrietta is nice too, but I think I'd avoid having two H names.

squoosh's description of a typical Irish Philomena is hilarious!

Allalonenow · 02/02/2015 22:58

Francesca is my favourite, with Henrietta a close second.

Philomena sounds too old ladyish to me.

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Leeds2 · 02/02/2015 22:49

Another one for Francesca.

Don't mind Henrietta, but would avoid as DD1's name also starts with H.

sparkleDJC · 02/02/2015 22:45

I know a Henrietta and she always gets called Hen. You can't always plan nicknames as they come from everyone (family, school friends etc)
Francesca is a pretty name and I love Frankie! So sweet on a girl.

Rhubarbgarden · 02/02/2015 21:21

I like Philomena. Mena is a lovely shortening. I hate Francesca.

How about Thomasina?

BathtimeFunkster · 02/02/2015 19:44

Philomenas are mad about Jesus, fancy the pants off their parish priest and their favourite pastimes are saying the rosary and spying on their neighbours.

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GotToBeInItToWinIt · 02/02/2015 19:40

Definitely Francesca. Lovely name.

I know a baby Frankie (short for Frances) and think it's really cute on a baby girl Smile

Penguinotterfoxbadger · 02/02/2015 19:37

Francesca

Sophronia · 02/02/2015 18:51

Henrietta is my favourite, followed by Philomena. Not keen on Francesca.

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Lunastarfish · 02/02/2015 16:54

Francesca (I also love Chesca or Chessie as nn)

CPtart · 02/02/2015 16:51

Francesca.

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snowydrops · 02/02/2015 16:08

Oh good to hear these opinions!! Think Philomena bit of a random one so was always least favourite. Will probably wait and see what she looks like then and decide.

I think Frankie is cool but prefer on an older girl / woman I guess but agree it would be a great option for her later on.

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wigglesrock · 02/02/2015 16:04

Francesca by a country mile. Philomena - just no, for all the reasons squoosh so eloquently mentioned Smile

LollyLondon · 02/02/2015 16:02

Another vote for Francesca

AbbyCadabby · 02/02/2015 16:02

Francesca is wonderful. I love Frankie for a girl too - I know you said Cesca, but at least she has options.

Myfourblondies · 02/02/2015 16:01

Francesca by a long way

EyelinerQueen · 02/02/2015 16:00

Francesca is the best by a LONG way.

Henrietta and Philomena are quite ugly to my ear.

Prefer Frankie as a nn but Cesca is nice too.

BlueStarsAtNight · 02/02/2015 15:59

Henrietta is what I assumed your DD1 is until I saw the list - I quite like it and love Etta/Ettie, but think I would vote for Francesca. I wouldn't have 2 starting with the same initial.

SnowWhite33 · 02/02/2015 15:11

Love Francesca ( also Fran as nn)
Henrietta is ok but no to Philomena

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