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compromise baby (girl) names

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BristolLFR · 25/08/2016 09:32

Finally got DH to go through some baby names websites last night. He was determined the name would just come to us in a flash when DC is born (due in Dec), but given how dismissive he'd been about any names I suggested, I suspected we wouldn't be coming up with the same things. Last thing I wanted was a post-labour sleep deprived argument about it!

We don't actually know the sex, but I'll do a thread for each to keep it easier to follow.

Turns out we have quite different views on names. There's a few we both didn't mind, but nothing that wowed us.So, based on our shortlists, please come up with name ideas that might suit both our tastes

My names (I like old fashioned names):
Matilda
Caitlin
Ada
Iris
Rosa
Emmeline
Margot

His names:
Emily
Layla
Isabella
Jasmine
Leah
Robyn

Names on both our lists:
Evelyn
Marcy
Hannah
Harriet

Surname is quite rare, but doesn't sound like it should be, sounds quite run of the mill English. Starts with R. I'm also keen to have my maiden name as a second middle name, begins with G, and is short and Irish.

Will add the boys thread in the replies...

Thanks!!

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BristolLFR · 25/08/2016 16:44

Thanks for your help all!

Any other suggestions? Am going to be armed with an additional list for discussion at dinner :)

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ElodieS · 25/08/2016 11:14

Hi Bristol!

I love your names! I have a Rosa, it's a fab name. Do you like Rose, and would that work for your DH? I also really like Robyn.

How about Roberta, Bobby for short? Old fashioned but feels quite fresh I think...

duskonthelawn · 25/08/2016 10:22

I'm a big fan of Harriet (I think my DD would have suited it but DP was a firm no)
We also have Hannah on our possible future list, it's a beautiful name

BristolLFR · 25/08/2016 10:20

Elorie and elodie were on my longer list bigfam, but also got vetoed

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Bigfam · 25/08/2016 10:18

I like Emmeline bristol Smile
I also love Rosalie (but i think weechops from dec thread has chosen that Grin )
Also like Eloise & Elodie

BristolLFR · 25/08/2016 10:01

I'm not keen on Layla or Robyn, feels too modern.

Amber and Eloise might be options (for me at least...)

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fitzbilly · 25/08/2016 09:56

I think Layla is the nicest and most underused name. Margot would be my second choice.

I don't really see his list being a different style to yours, send like you have similar name ideas.

BristolLFR · 25/08/2016 09:56

Also can't use these names as they're already in the family

Sophie
Abby
Lucy
Grace
Holly
Saffron
Freya
Sarah
Alison
Laura
Natalie

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NapQueen · 25/08/2016 09:55

Harriet from your compromise list.

Robyn from his and Matilda from yours.

What about Phoebe or Louisa?

strawberrypenguin · 25/08/2016 09:54

I've got boys so never had to name a girl! Trying to think what I had on a list now rather than ones that match your requirements umm
Phoebe
Amber
Cordelia
Eloise
Arianna

BristolLFR · 25/08/2016 09:51

Megan could be an option. Charlotte got a "meh" from DH, but is a safe name. Not keen on Charlie though (although don't mind Lottie / Lotte)

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BristolLFR · 25/08/2016 09:39

compromise baby (boy) names
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/2716170-compromise-baby-boy-names

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strawberrypenguin · 25/08/2016 09:38

Julie
Charlotte
Nicola
Megan
Naomi

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