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Help with baby names

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RenovatingHouseWithKids · 04/01/2017 18:15

I've never posted on mn before but am due with baby number three next month and my husband and I are still undecided on names. With dd1 and dd2 we had them chosen almost from the beginning but this time we keep changing our minds! So I'm interested to hear what everyone thinks. In no particular order here is our shortlist for both boy and girl...

Boy:
Raphael
Harrison
Ioan
Wilf
Rusty

Girl:
Callista
Vivia
Eden
Mirabel
Pearl
Ophelia

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octoberfarm · 25/11/2018 15:09

Love Raphael (and Raphaela!) and Eden Smile Also like Harrison!

Astronica · 25/11/2018 12:36

Wilf and Eden are my favourites. I also like Raphael and don't mind Ophelia. Cross Rusty off your list.

ForAMinuteThere · 25/11/2018 12:31

Mirabel is gorgeous. So is Ophelia. Such lovely names.

Boys I'd choose Raphael - Raff / Raph as a nickname to me conjures up good lad at school, rugby captain type thing. Good strong but interesting name - do it! Grin

As pp said some of them are hipster and will date really badly.

BlueCheese23 · 25/11/2018 12:24

I like Raphael and Pearl

Rinmybell · 11/01/2017 10:53

Raphael! I look at my youngest everyday and wish I had encorporated it into his name somewhere.
Hate Callista, it sounds almost bitchy?!
Eden is cute.

Letmestartagain · 10/01/2017 14:21

Ophelia is on my list, I think it's great! What about switching it up and using Eden for a boy? I've heard it used for boys and I think it suits perfectly.

Jooni · 06/01/2017 17:38

Ioan, Raphael and Wilf are great. How about Rafe?

I like Vivia and Ophelia and quite like Callista and Mirabel. Cassia? Amabel? Viveca?

UserOne · 06/01/2017 15:10

I like all your names, but Callista just reminds me of canesten or whatever that thrush cream is called. Sorry Confused I really love Eden and Harrison.

SarcasmMode · 05/01/2017 22:35

Oh and IRT Ophelia I'd not worry. If someone is going to take the Nick they'll find something from anywhere.

But it's not an obvious one like William and Willy and Richard and Dick.

I'm Stefanie and did get some Fanny jokes as a kid though.

I just inwardly groaned and rolled my eyes.

SarcasmMode · 05/01/2017 22:32

I never thought of thatOP. But yes I'm being very sincere.

Harrison is a great name and can be shortened to Harris or Harry.

I think Raphael is very elegant and is cultured (painter, arch Angel, ninja turtle) and I love the nickname Rafe.

Eden just makes me think of the garden of Eden but in a good way. Pure meadows, beautiful flowers... Very elegant but also not too old fashioned.

Good luck choosing! ⭐️

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RenovatingHouseWithKids · 05/01/2017 22:19

No need to apologise, its good to hear these things before it's too late!

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octoberfarm · 05/01/2017 22:00

Adore Raphael and Eden, and like Harrison a lot too. Haven't heard of Callista before but I think I prefer Calla or Callie, though it is a lovely name on its own.

I'm afraid I'm another one that read Vivia as vulva though, sorry! Grin

thebakerwithboobs · 05/01/2017 21:17

Rusty Lee!!! Loved Rusty Lee!

Barnes79 · 05/01/2017 21:13

Vivia does make me think of lady-bits, but not sure why...

Rusty reminds me of a lady who, I think, used to be an agony aunt or something on This Morning or GMTV or something similar.

Jenjen18 · 05/01/2017 21:09

Thanks for the wonderful info :)

1horatio · 05/01/2017 20:52

jen

Mirabel is apparently a version of Mirabelle (which means wonderful according to behindthename). And you're correct, it is a really tasty, small and round fruit. Also great to use for compote or jam.

www.behindthename.com/name/mirabel/submitted

Jenjen18 · 05/01/2017 20:36

1horatio
I'm not sure what it means tbh. I think it's a plum/some fruit but my husband and I picked the name as we both agreed on the name simultaneously.. It was either mirabelle or Mirabel but we found that Mirabelle sounds a bit like a Disney princess ... 😅

BuntyFigglesworthSpiffington · 05/01/2017 20:34

Raphael from the boys' list.

BuntyFigglesworthSpiffington · 05/01/2017 20:32

Personally I find bel/belle names to be just too frilly. I think Eden is the nicest of your girls' names.

1horatio · 05/01/2017 20:29

jen smart decision.

Doesn't it mean 'wonderful'?

Jenjen18 · 05/01/2017 20:27

Ppl seem to love it although it's not a common name.. I kept her name a secret throughout my pregnancy just because I didn't want anyone to comment on the name.. I simply love it and glad we chose it for her..

1horatio · 05/01/2017 20:09

jen

Mirabel is lovely. I agree, why isn't this more popular? It's so lovely!

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RenovatingHouseWithKids · 05/01/2017 20:04

It's lovely jen. How has it been taken to by everyone? I'm aware some people (i.e. my mum!) might find it unusual. I like unusual but simple, which I think it is.

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Jenjen18 · 05/01/2017 19:59

My baby girls name is Mirabel :)

MOISTGUSSET · 05/01/2017 19:59

My inner teen always hears 'I'll feel ya' when I see or hear the name Ophelia. Always.

😳