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Bluebell

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NewbieT · 10/10/2015 21:21

Honest opinions please...

My little girl is two weeks old and we're at a complete naming stalemate Confused

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Rivercam · 10/10/2015 21:48

The Gerry Halliwell's connection will fade, and if you like it, use it.

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NewbieT · 10/10/2015 21:46

Thanks for the votes of confidence, I'm encouraged that it's not a unanimous 'no'!

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NewbieT · 10/10/2015 21:37

I was hoping the geri Halliwell connection might have been forgotten by now, clearly not! Thanks for the feedback.

I have 44 names on my shortlist and dh doesn't find a single one acceptable! I don't like his either to be fair, he prefers more classic names , top 30, quite timeless, I'd like something fairly unusual, that you don't associate with a particular class, quite strong, at least two syllables - came across bluebell quite randomly (I'm nearly at number 2000 in the ONS list) and it's so unusual to actually find one we both like - just concerned it's a bit too out-there, I suppose.

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SionnachDana · 10/10/2015 21:36

Well i like it..... cristabel or annabel have more longevity but Bluebell is nice!! It is quirky but pretty. Unusual but not weird.

Allalonenow · 10/10/2015 21:32

It's pretty, though a bit too "try hard", good if you are hoping she will be a dancer though.

What about Christabel, that has a good history and a bit of oomph!

Themodernuriahheep · 10/10/2015 21:29

Not for me, but it's your choice. If you do go with it, give her a more usual second name so she can choose when adult.

I'd prefer Belle or Bella.

Daphnedolittle · 10/10/2015 21:28

I love it. I know one that gets called Blu.

Rivercam · 10/10/2015 21:27

Gerri Halliwell's daughter is Bluebell.

Not an overused name. Plenty of people Have named their children after other plants, a Daisy and Jasmine come to mind, so if you like it, use it.

ovenchips · 10/10/2015 21:25

It conjures up Geri Halliwell. Which is never welcomed by me.

Twowrongsdontmakearight · 10/10/2015 21:25

That was what I called my first car, sorry!

YakTriangle · 10/10/2015 21:23

I really don't like it tbh, no offence intended. It's more like a name for a pet. Are there any others under consideration?

BikeRunSki · 10/10/2015 21:23

Excellent name for a rabbit.

Anabelle?