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I must have looked at every name, please please help..

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cheekstime · 04/05/2016 10:31

At this rate I will be registering 'blank' at the birth (than using the year to name the baby. Not ideal really and who's to tell I find on then..

Here's the challenge...

I am looking for a girl's name

  • one or 2 syllables
  • a warm open sound
  • Feminine although not silly strong rounded name
  • Could have a naturalistic element
  • Could be uncommon
  • From anywhere around the world
  • Could be unisex

If you can help me find that name...I will endevour to send you a voucher for drink or small pressie....and loads of thanks and cyber hugs. I have been looking for 8 mths and no I'm not fussy , honest. Bye mumsnetters, although I'm not expecting miricles, you have been pretty awesome on my journey, so I think this is worth a shot. Flowers

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Chloebonbon1 · 16/05/2016 16:24

Jules Josephine Calliope Leonarda Rohana

Dogolphin · 15/05/2016 17:45

Sorrel
Bryher
Faunia
Delphi

StylishDuck · 15/05/2016 00:17

Leah
Eve
Eilidh

HeteronormativeHaybales · 15/05/2016 00:16

I've also always liked Loveday.

HeteronormativeHaybales · 15/05/2016 00:14

Rowan ticks pretty much all your boxes. So does Seren (except the unisex one).
Zoe
Maren (pronounced with long 'a'. I've known a few in Germany. Means 'of the sea').
Inga
Astrid, Esther
Flo - could be short for Flora
Daina (pron diner) - I knew a lovely woman originally from Lithuania called this
Claire? You don't hear of many little Claires these days

age81 · 15/05/2016 00:04

Halle
Luna
Mila

Tuo · 15/05/2016 00:03

Ooh, I do like a nice naming thread.

Too many suggestions here already for me to be sure I'm not duplicating, but I'm going to offer some that I liked but didn't or couldn't use, or that DH would never have agreed to.

Rae
Rhea
Meriel (too many syllables for you, I know, but I really like it)
Jenna
Pearl (I love this one)
Fulvia (also three syllables, but I love how it sounds - it meets your 'rounded' criterion)
Maura
Aoife

forkhandles4candles · 14/05/2016 23:45

Robyn, Eira, Tamsin, Manon, Minna, Nuala, Marisol, Nina, Ondine, Oonagh, Celine, Joyce, Rowan

thatorchidmoment · 14/05/2016 23:39

Julia?

Tallulahoola · 11/05/2016 10:42

Jamie/Jaime
Marley
Misha
Lois
Lara
Tori
Willa
Juno
Orla
Maeve
Rae
Zara

ABitAsleep · 11/05/2016 09:37

Wren
Mila
Mika
Mira
Mina
Hayley
Hayden
Esme
Emmy
Kayleigh
Kara
Keira
Cora
Ashley/Ashleigh

Ffion3107 · 11/05/2016 07:47

What are the names you like for a boy? May help with suggestions for a girl x

tomatoplantproject · 10/05/2016 21:59

Frances? Shortened to Fran, Frankie or Franny

okavango · 10/05/2016 21:51

ILSE sorry for caps but easier to read that way
Briony
Mairi

MadameJosephine · 10/05/2016 21:41

Honor
Amber
Orla
Iris
Pearl
Igraine
Eilidh
Iona

AdoraKiora · 10/05/2016 21:30

My top suggestion would be Cleo.

Also:
Cora
Clara
Mila
Stella
Mary
Nina
Camille
Etta
Rosa
Sadie
Romy
Xanthe
Zoe

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cheekstime · 10/05/2016 21:24

O lord, I'm going back to the drawing board my OH still isn't keen on the ones here he already new about and the couple of new ones. We finally had a chance to chat through. I do get what he means though on all counts, just so difficult not knowing. We are ok for the boys names but girls a nightmare.Thanks a million though, will keep thinking, or maybe not thinking perhaps that's the answer!!

Hi JasperDamerel, will still get back with a shortlist when one done though :/

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JasperDamerel · 06/05/2016 10:52

That sounded bossier than I intended. I meant that I've got quite excited about the names in this thread and would love to know the ones that were along the right lines.

JasperDamerel · 06/05/2016 10:51

Do let us know your shortlist, at least, when the time comes.

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cheekstime · 06/05/2016 08:54

Summ3r - not yet... OH is thinking about them :). Could be in for a long wait, it's tough isn't it & thanks!

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Summ3r · 05/05/2016 22:17

Have u picked yet? Here r some names I like and hubby doesn't
Rosie
Fern
Freya
Nora
Willow
Calla
Robyn
Hallie
Hayley
Hope
Faith
Faye

user1459464195 · 05/05/2016 20:24

Good luck op!

Some more naturey suggestions (trying not to duplicate here):

Soleil
Orchid
Saffron
Meadow
Blossom
Lilac
Laurel
Sailor
Winter

Ffion3107 · 05/05/2016 20:24

Keep us updated on the name you choose! Smile

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cheekstime · 05/05/2016 13:34

Hello!!!! everyone, I can't get over this, I've logged on to have a quick check of post and loads overnight, its just great. Thank you for all your suggestions, explanations and views, really interesting.

To answer "WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant" poster: theres about 10 names in running, some I thought of and some new!

I will have to start going back through writing these down as so many posts now, otherwise I will get lost in name post mania.

Hi "TheDowagerCuntess" I'm looking for either one or two sounds. Call me simple but suit my ear and mouth better,

Love to you all, bye for now

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TheDowagerCuntess · 05/05/2016 09:05

Not in response to the last couple of poster, by the way!

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