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Noa and Marlowe

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Seekingmiracles · 11/08/2016 07:29

I know the general consensus on these names on MN will be that they're hideous - BUT I love them both.
Some friends have 'stolen' our name - when I say that, I do say it with jest. DH and I had both settled on Thea pretty much and then asked our friends (due 7weeks before us) if they had any thoughts about names and low and behold.... THEA!
So these are new names to the list... I think they're quite cool, without being too weird.

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squoosh · 11/08/2016 10:45

I like Marlowe.

augustusdecimus · 11/08/2016 10:22

I also would just use Thea.

One of my best friends is due 5 weeks before us, both expecting DSs, and I've already told him that we've settled on a name and won't be changing it if by some coincidence they use the same name before us! And he said of course, he wouldn't expect us to! No big deal.

SorenLorensonsInvisibleFriend · 11/08/2016 10:13

Have Thea. She's your daughter, sure there are other people in the world with that name. Just check with your friends and say your heart was set on it, isn't it weird, and you hope they're ok with both children having the same name. (Also, if the friendship ever passes or one of you moves away, you'll regret not having the name you really want)

Loyly · 11/08/2016 10:05

TBH, I would still use Thea. That said, I think Noa is lovely and prefer the Marlo spelling of Marlowe.

Artandco · 11/08/2016 09:55

I have a friend called Marlo instead of Marlowe. It suits her

Similar vain of Thea, what about Thalia

Alisvolatpropiis · 11/08/2016 09:51

Noa is also the Welsh spelling for Noah, though not often seen in South Wales. I think because of the overwhelming popularity of Noah people will assume your daughter is a boy and that you have chosen a "unique" spelling, which might get on your nerves.

That said, I prefer it to Marlowe which feels very of the moment trendy.

wigglesrock · 11/08/2016 09:29

I really like Noa - I think its a beautiful name. I like the idea of Marlowe but its just a step too far for me, a bit "try hard" , too cool for school kind of idea. I can't really explain it better Grin, I'd probably roll my eyes if I heard it but secretly be dying of jealousy!

WaitrosePigeon · 11/08/2016 07:53

I really like both names.

My son has a Noa in his class and she's a lovely girl.

PeterRabbitt · 11/08/2016 07:52

Marlowe is the girls name I always wanted. 3 boys later I've accepted it's not going to get used!

PotteringAlong · 11/08/2016 07:48

No, it's definitely an Israeli name! 😊

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Seekingmiracles · 11/08/2016 07:46

I know they are both quite masculine names... And I get that there might be some odd looks but that doesn't bother me.
Didn't even know Noa was Israeli Blush - just heard it and thought it was pretty like the old cacherel perfume! Ha!
Really annoying because I do LOVE Thea! Damn!

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junebirthdaygirl · 11/08/2016 07:42

Nao is also a girls name pronounced Nayo. Like the beginning of Naomi. Agree about the boys name Noah sounding very like Noa so it could be confusing. I don't like Marlowe.

Ca55andraMortmain · 11/08/2016 07:39

I have a Thea and I love Marlowe. I like Noa too but people would always hear the boy's name Noah and think your DD was a boy. Depends how much that bothers you really.

KnockMeDown · 11/08/2016 07:35

Hmm, Thea is a girl's name, but when I read the thread title, I immediately thought boy. Have I got that wrong?

PotteringAlong · 11/08/2016 07:32

I don't like Marlowe (it looks like it's spelt wrongly to me) but I do like Noa. Might be a bit odd if you have no Israeli connections?

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