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Opinions on the girls name I've chosen Isla Rae

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emmalouise90 · 07/08/2015 19:33

Opinions please :)

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Alisvolatpropiis · 13/08/2015 21:15

Carla

I'm guessing Poppy is used instead of Grandad within the family and the man in question has the first name Ray.

NadiaWadia · 13/08/2015 19:28

Yes, and saying that posters were 'small minded' for pointed out that Isla Rae sounds like I.R.A. when you say it. Which it does, and they were just pointing that out.

purplepandas · 13/08/2015 18:44

What was rude was saying that someone's name choice was 'chavvy'. That was rude.

ObsidianBlackbirdMcNight · 13/08/2015 18:15

You can't just close or delete a thread because you have had enough of it, that's not how mumsnet works

CarlaJones · 13/08/2015 16:33

My grandads name is poppy ray

How...unusual!

Alisvolatpropiis · 13/08/2015 16:15

Poppy is nice.

You need to report your original post to MNHQ and request they delete the thread, you can't just have it closed.

Not sure on what grounds they'd delete it though, a few people offering blunt opinions doesn't usually cut it.

You can also hide the thread if you don't wish to see further replies. That may well be your best course of action.

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emmalouise90 · 13/08/2015 15:25

How do I close this thread?

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emmalouise90 · 13/08/2015 15:22

This is what I mean rude people on this site any need? Shall I pat you on the head for the narky comment?

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MadrigalElectromotive · 13/08/2015 15:16

What do you hope to achieve from this thread OP? It seems that you have decided on a name now, which some people will like, and some people won't.

Do you want other suggestions, or for people to pat you on the head and tell you "it is a lovely name hunni"?

Alohamora · 13/08/2015 15:10

What about Frederica Rae then you could still use nn Freddie Smile.

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emmalouise90 · 13/08/2015 15:01

Thank you so much to the last few posters seem like genuinely nice posters

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RattleAndRoll · 13/08/2015 12:51

Op just choose a name that you and your DH like.
There will not be a single name in the world that everyone will like. You just choose what you like. Poppy is a nice name, goes well with Olivia. Rae/Ray means something to you, so that's lovely. Even Isla is fine, and using Rae as a middle name. You'll generally call her Isla day to day. Rae will just be on documents. Her last name will be used more than her middle name. But honestly pick a name you and your DH like. Don't tell anyone. When baby arrives, announce her name, otherwise you'll get nowhere, there's always going to be people that won't like the names you choose. And that's ok, she's not their child.

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 13/08/2015 12:47

Poppy Rae Hall is gorgeous. It just rolls of your tongue

marinacortina · 13/08/2015 12:20

I would choose Ramona as a first name, but clearly my taste is very fifferent from yours.

And I don't see why you couldn't give Ray as a middle name. No need to change the spelling. Lots of women have family middle names that aren't particularly feminine. And as it's a family name, you could give it to a boy as well, if you have a boy later on. It's fine to repeat family middle names.

MadrigalElectromotive · 13/08/2015 12:14

Although I quite like Poppy, I do think it is a bit cutesy. It works for little girls but I don't think it transfers to adults very well.

I love the suggestion of Eilidh.

I would go for Eilidh Ramona, which I think is beautiful and unusual. (And could never be considered "chavvy" Wink )

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emmalouise90 · 13/08/2015 11:38

I love Poppy Rae

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TheCowThatLaughs · 13/08/2015 11:27

Ellen Rae
Elisa Rae

CleverPlansAndSecretTricks · 13/08/2015 11:22

Ramona Skye Hall sounds really cool

AmysTiara · 13/08/2015 11:11

Isla is very popular but that's not surprising as it is a lovely name. I'd go with your original suggestion as people rarely use the whole name.

crje · 13/08/2015 11:04

My grandads name is poppy ray

To offset the Rae pick a pretty name to go with it .

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emmalouise90 · 13/08/2015 10:56

And nadiawadia net mums is actually a nice forum with nice posters

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emmalouise90 · 13/08/2015 10:55

I haven't disappeared just find a lot of ladies in this site rude and disrespectful when it comes to opinions yes voice your opinion but don't be horrible with it at the same time I see it on nearly every post on this site I wouldn't be surprised if people went a cried over some of the comments people make! I thought this site was for parenting and advice i work and have a daughter to look after also which is why j haven't replied but thank you to all the nice ladies who have commented back :)

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NadiaWadia · 12/08/2015 22:10

I see the OP has disappeared.

Probably off to Netmums, where she'd probably fit in more.

MoralityPlay · 11/08/2015 17:57

I love Isla but am not keen on Rae. I prefer Ray.

I also think Lilah is pretty.

I like strong christian names with short surnames.

OP - if you love the name then you should just choose it and not worry about anyone else. Even if she ends up in a class with another Isla it doesn't really matter. Just choose the names you and your DH like the most.

dotdotdotmustdash · 11/08/2015 17:42

In case it's unfamiliar, Eilidh is pronounced Ay-Lay.