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Lucy, Frances, Emmeline or Florence? So stuck!!

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PetersonPeterson · 12/09/2015 15:32

I have got completely stuck on naming our DD3. DD1 has really unusual name, less than 20 of same name in year of her birth, DD2 has classic but not common name quite different to DD1. We had loved Florence from the start but DD2's name starts with F and also it seems to keep coming up on names that seem really popular at present. Also like Emmeline, Frances and then DH threw in Lucy. It's a bit dull, but we both really like it. Any thoughts?! Ideal name is classic or unusual but not 'of the moment'. Can see why people like them, but personally can't bear Ava, Evie, Lily, Poppy, Mia etc. I know Lucy may be quite like these but hypocritically still quite love it.

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WanderingTrolley1 · 11/10/2015 08:39

Lucy or Florence.

Mclaren37 · 11/10/2015 02:47

Lucy is a bit dull IMO - I went to school with a lot of them (80s/90s!) and it's a bit last generation to me. However I do agree that at least it's not at Ava / Mia / Poppy levels of over-use. But there are so many different opinions on this one - just goes to show, ignore us all and go with your heart!
Florence and Emmeline are my favs for what it's worth - I do like Emmie at the moment. Frances is kinda cool, but is a much less feminine name that the others. It would be my third choice of these.

Notso · 10/10/2015 22:06

In order of preference,
Frances.
Emmeline
Florence

Lucy

mappemonde · 10/10/2015 21:52

I know a Lucy Frances!

BoboChic · 01/10/2015 12:41

Flora
Lucie

M4blues · 01/10/2015 12:37

I like Frances and Emmeline. Florence is pretty but I think will date. Lucy is not IMO a nice name at all. I find it twee and drippy and very 70s. It is not in the same class as the others at all. And to my ears it's very much like those twee names you say you dislike such as Poppy and Lily.

If you like classic, understated and uncommon then it's got to be either Frances or Emmeline. If your other dds have these sort of names then don't let poor dd3 be the only one with a drippy name.
Alternatively, what about Evangeline? Or Camilla?

Backforthis · 01/10/2015 10:38

Frances.

autumnmoon · 01/10/2015 10:32

Frances is gorgeous!

Happydoingitjusttheonce · 28/09/2015 11:19

I'm afraid Lucy is just about the drippiest name. I've always thought it's twee and simpering.

Comingroundthemountain · 13/09/2015 22:26

I love Frances. DH vetoed alas

ashesandfire · 13/09/2015 22:03

Emmeline by miles and miles! Love it

JeffreySadsacIsUnwell · 13/09/2015 19:40

I know two little Emmelines, seven or so little Florences, five Lucys and no little Franceses. If it's rarity you're going for, Frances has it!

  • "little" being under seven. I know quite a few older Franceses and Lucys... But they're thirties, forties and fifties!
RiverTam · 13/09/2015 19:36

Frances.

mrsschu · 13/09/2015 19:35

Emmeline is lovely. Florence would be my second choice from your list. Lucy is ok but a bit dull IMO. Frances is dowdy, Francesca is much nicer. But I'd definitely go with Emmeline.

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PetersonPeterson · 13/09/2015 17:42

Interesting that everyone has such different takes on it. I guess there are always going to be people who like your baby's name and those who don't. But unless it's something really awful no one else apart from you really thinks about it after the first week. Not keen on Francesca, to me it's quite a different name to Frances. Frances and Lucy still my favourites I think.

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iamnotaponceyloudperson · 13/09/2015 14:29

Ooh yes don't like Frances but Francesca is lovely.

iamnotaponceyloudperson · 13/09/2015 14:28

i think Emmeline is gorgeous & Lucy is classic and pretty without reaching cutesy.

I find Frances & Florence a bit clumpy and Florence is very much of the moment in some circles - it sounds like it should be unusual but isn't.

pilates · 13/09/2015 14:14

Emmeline Lucy sounds gorgeous.

Not keen on Frances.

Coolforthesummer · 13/09/2015 08:44

Don't particularly like Frances. Love Emmeline.

RickOShay · 13/09/2015 08:42

Frances.

Sophronia · 12/09/2015 23:42

I much prefer Frances to Lucy.

BeBesideTheSea · 12/09/2015 23:39

Not Frances - it will constantly be misspelled as Francis (boys version). Even by teachers on school reports.

[might be a tad bitter]

Francesca. Much nicer.

squoosh · 12/09/2015 23:35

I like Frances and Lucy.

Really don't like Florence or Emmeline. Even though Lucy seems a bit dull Florence is very of the moment so will date in a more obvious way. In my opinion anyway.

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 12/09/2015 23:16

If it's between Lucy and Frances. Definitely Frances.

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PetersonPeterson · 12/09/2015 21:52

Thank you. I think it's between Lucy and Frances. Although there are still a couple more weeks to change my mind...

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