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Phoenix or Griffin?

62 replies

LampLight2016 · 09/10/2016 14:25

Our son has been here a week, but we still can't pick between these 2.

Which one do you prefer? Smile

We have a daughter named Harmony.

We know our liked names aren't to everyone's tastes, but oh well!

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sugarplumfairy28 · 09/10/2016 19:29

Phoenix out of the two.

Chinlo · 09/10/2016 19:20

To me, Griffin is a boy's name, Phoenix is girl's

FWIW, there have been more boys named Phoenix than girls in all of the last 20 years, according to the ONS data. So it's probably unisex but definitely more commonly used for boys in the UK.

UncleHerbie · 09/10/2016 19:09

I know of a 12 yo girl called Phoenix and she's delightful

pinkblink · 09/10/2016 19:06

Phoenix was going to be our youngest sons middle name but we decided on Flynn

Luciferbox · 09/10/2016 19:03

I have a Griff (shortened version of his very Welsh name) and it's an awesome name. Obviously I'm bias but go for Griffin/Griff.

Sleepybeanbump · 09/10/2016 18:59

I know a Gryffith and prefer that. But love Griff as an abbreviation either way.

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cocodidit1 · 09/10/2016 18:53

phoenix, hands down winner

Ohdofuckoffplease · 09/10/2016 18:49

Griffin Smile

SpotTheDuck · 09/10/2016 17:24

Griffin is lovely, and goes well with harmony

HoratioNightboy · 09/10/2016 17:22

Griffin makes me think of the BNP guy, so far that alone I'd opt for Phoenix.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 09/10/2016 17:12

Griffin, congrats OP 💐

DramaAlpaca · 09/10/2016 17:10

Griffin

wherethewildrosesgrow · 09/10/2016 17:09

griffin is better phoenix might get shortened to 'fee' or nic/nix, which is fine if you don't mind this, there are loads of names I like, but I'm put off by the shortened versions, you wont be able to stop this as they get older

pinocchiosnose · 09/10/2016 17:02

Im going to go against the grain and say Phoenix . Griffin just makes me think of Peter Griffin from family guy while Phoenix brings images of Joaquin and River :)

Evergreen17 · 09/10/2016 17:01

I like Phoenix a lot

Batteriesallgone · 09/10/2016 17:00

Phoenix is unisex so depends if that influences your choice. I only know female Phoenixs (what is the correct plural?).

Prefer Griffin I think although Griffin is also a surname which I'm generally not keen on for first names.

So....dunno? Not helpful sorry Blush

Foxtato · 09/10/2016 16:59

Definitely Griffin! Smile

Chewbecca · 09/10/2016 16:48

To me, Griffin is a boy's name, Phoenix is girl's

CakeRattleandRoll · 09/10/2016 16:47

Griffin

MotherDuckSaid · 09/10/2016 16:45

What about gethin ?
I know a bro and sis called griffin and phoenix

Sophronia · 09/10/2016 16:44

Griffin

TaggieRR · 09/10/2016 16:34

Griffin!

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 09/10/2016 16:34

I like Pheonix

UnicornPee · 09/10/2016 16:33

Where I live The Griffin is the roughest pub in town so I just think of that and therefore hate it.
Phoenix is cute.

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