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Struggling to agree on a girl's name

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FamilySpartan · 03/04/2017 13:43

DH and I can only agree on two names - Alexa and Charlotte. We won't be using either as Amazon Echo have ruined Alexa for us and we feel Charlotte is too ubiquitous.

May I have your opinions on these names, please?

Jemima*
Alexia
Abigail
Annabel
Francesca*
Daphne*
Susanna

Of all of these, the only one we can sort of agree on is Susanna, and I like it but don't love it. We'd both like a classic name, but DH really seems to like Elizabeth, Catherine, etc and we have too many friends with these names and it feels a bit weird.

Also, we love Sophie and Imogen but have friends with children who have these names.

  • indicates I love the name but DH hates it.
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Diamondsandpurls · 03/04/2017 16:29

If you're half Italian how about Lucia or Gabriella? Both beautiful names imo.

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FamilySpartan · 03/04/2017 16:27

Moonshine86, congratulations! Pearl is a gorgeous name, and it was on my original shortlist. It doesn't work with our surname though, which is an unusual occupation-type name.

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FamilySpartan · 03/04/2017 16:25

Gaaah, I flippin' love the name Allegra, esp since I'm half Italian but DH likes it even less than Jemima Hmm I'm determined to use Allegra when we get a pet Grin

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MelinaMercury · 03/04/2017 16:03

Dislike Jemima, Annabel, Daphne and Susanna.

Like Alexia, Abigail and love Francesca as it was on my list last time :)

How about Alexis, Allana, Carla, Melody, Danielle/a, Eliza, Elise, Georgia, Hannah, Elena, Jessica, Olivia, Zoe.

Moonshine86 · 03/04/2017 16:03

What about Savannah?

Just named my little girl pearl!

Gaaaah · 03/04/2017 16:00

What about Allegra as an alternative to Alexa?

CakeRattleandRoll · 03/04/2017 15:59

I really like Abigail and Francesca.
How about Genevieve, Miranda or Cassandra?

hayli · 03/04/2017 15:58

aw don't let Amazon ruin the name Alexa for you. it's a lovely name and sure the echo hype will be over soon anyway...

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 03/04/2017 15:52

I like ;
Charlotte
Jemima
Abigail
Susannah.

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FamilySpartan · 03/04/2017 14:45

Thanks all for the suggestions. Some are names we hadn't considered, some we have already discussed. A couple are too close to my name and a few have an odd alliteration with our surname but you have definitely given us more to talk about! Thanks Smile

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BasicBetty · 03/04/2017 14:14

My favourite is Francesca, but really like Alexa too. Don't let Amazon put you off!

GruffaloPants · 03/04/2017 14:07

Or Lydia?

GruffaloPants · 03/04/2017 14:06

Jemima - a bit wet
Alexia - this is also a term for a reading disorder, this is what I think of. Problematic if she wants to be, or work with, a neurologist or a speech therapist.
Abigail - OK
Annabel - hate this, but it seems popular.
Francesca - like this most from your choices. Works well across ages, recognisable but not overused. Nice nicknames.
Daphne - think this will date again quickly. Also makes me think of Daphne Broon, but if you aren't Scottish it won't be a problem!
Susanna - a bit frilly. Prefer the underused Susan.

How about Verity, Edith, Jane, Mary or Ingrid as similar types of name.

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FamilySpartan · 03/04/2017 14:00

Montsti - DH really likes Alexandra but I'm not sold on it. It's not a massive step from Alexia to Alexandra so I don't know why I'm not liking it so much.

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FamilySpartan · 03/04/2017 13:58

Clary - I feel like we are almost the same person! The ones you like/dislike are almost exactly the same as mine! Grin

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Montsti · 03/04/2017 13:56

Victoria? Alexandra?

Montsti · 03/04/2017 13:55

I have a Charlotte so am biased but think it's the nicest of your choices. Yes there will be some around but it's a classic and not "of the moment"...I know many more Kates/Katies so would think Catherine (even though the full name isn't too widespread) perhaps would feel at least more popular..

I also like Annabel (biased again😜)...

What about Alexis? Beatrice?

ClaryBeanHorshAndMe · 03/04/2017 13:53

Jemima: I don't like it
Alexia: It's ok
Abigail: Sorry, I really really dislike it
Annabel: It's nice. But I know many middle-aged Annabels, tbh.
Francesca: Love it.
Daphne: Really really love it.
Susanna: I prefer it with an h, but it's one of my all-time favourite names.

Francesca, Daphne and Susanna(h) are my favourites of your list :)

Do you like names like Carlotta, Clarissa, Serena, Josephine or Antonia?

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