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Word Names, non mainstream

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Interrobang · 01/03/2015 17:11

I think we have decided on our forthcoming baby's name, but in case I have overlooked something, I am keen to hear any unusual but usable word name names. Not the mainstream ones like Grace, Lily, Ruby, Jasper, Matt and Johnny, but the less pedestrian - e.g. Sailor, Cadence, Calypso, Journey, Phoenix etc.

Boys and Girls please!

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Interrobang · 02/03/2015 20:26

Ooh, I like Marvel! A LOT!

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Leeds2 · 02/03/2015 19:57

Roman

Marvel

Prudence

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Interrobang · 02/03/2015 19:45

Sounds like an enemy.

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Rhubarbgarden · 02/03/2015 19:41

Anemone

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Interrobang · 02/03/2015 12:59

Tigerlily is lush. Too Paula Yates though.

I like Soleil. But I prefer British words that no one will struggle to say. (I love all words, I just mean I don't want my child to have to continually correct people.) Thanks for your continued efforts!!! :)

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StoneFoxMama · 02/03/2015 12:55

Watched a program which starred a little boy named Swan. I like it for a girl.

StoneFoxMama · 02/03/2015 12:52

I know a Tigerlily, she gets Tiggy and Tiger. I always wanted to be called that when I was little, that or Soleil which I find a bit weird now even for me.

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Interrobang · 02/03/2015 12:48

Spider, I did suggest Danger for DS's middle name, but DH was having none of it. Boo. I love Adventure!

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Interrobang · 02/03/2015 12:47

Mama, that sure is some out-there list, a little too out there for even me! I do like Lyric.

Pipbin, I do like Honeysuckle. Child could look like honeysuckle - DS does have honeysuckle colouring (blond hair, blush cheeks) - but he could go dark-haired when older. I had a dream this child had dark dark hair. DH and I are Caucasian to look at but I do have Asian (being deliberately vague, soas to not out self) heritage that could sneak in.

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spiderlight · 02/03/2015 12:45

Our friends have children whose middle names are Danger and Adventure Grin

BikeRunSki · 02/03/2015 12:37

Savannah

Pipbin · 02/03/2015 12:30

Honeysuckle

What colouring is she likely to have? Ebony or Mahogany won't suit a very pale girl.

MamaMotherMummy · 02/03/2015 12:17

Meadow

MamaMotherMummy · 02/03/2015 12:17

Some are very out there but what the heck!

MamaMotherMummy · 02/03/2015 12:15

Aero
Hero
Cinnamon
Amazon
Antique (!)
Laurel
Azure
Lyric
Cerulean
Eminence
Windsor
Carmine
Nightingale
Dandelion (I LOVE this) Lion for short
Safari (someone I know called their daughter this)
Linen
Mahogany
Temperance
Ocean
Pastel
Royal
Teal

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Interrobang · 02/03/2015 11:56

Nativity is too religious - we are atheists! Grin
It's got a nice sound otherwise though!

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MamaMotherMummy · 02/03/2015 11:54

Also love Holiday/Holliday.

My favourite, absolute favourite is Nativity, but everyone else hates it and laughs.

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Interrobang · 02/03/2015 11:31

SFM, I did double-check the meaning, and I love exquisite little trinket, but it's still too 'small'-meaning. It's great for a cat, they are small even if they are big! :)

I know - I hate it when people don't tell us their names!!! Grin

Love Sonnet, but feel it's girly, and the nn Sonny is too male.

Holliday was on my list.

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BikeRunSki · 02/03/2015 11:09

Sorrell

StoneFoxMama · 02/03/2015 10:31

Or Poesie (poetry in French) over invested now!

StoneFoxMama · 02/03/2015 10:27

Has anyone mentioned Sonnet, love that.

RosieRosie1 · 02/03/2015 09:48

SOme gorgeous names here x

BotBotticelli · 02/03/2015 09:10

Liberty (NN Libby) is great.

I also love Holliday for a girl.

StoneFoxMama · 02/03/2015 06:54

I really want to know your girls name and ds' name! You're among your tribe here Grin
Love Endeavour, never met one, great nicknames too.

StoneFoxMama · 02/03/2015 06:52

Well Bijou/bijoux (plural with x) actually means more along the lines of jewels and exquisitely made trinkets, admittedly has been overtaken to mean small, stupid Bijou apartment estate agent speak.
My cat (who is a massive British blue cross) is called Bijou, but only as I have no daughters, was absolutely on of my human girl names!

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