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Baby girl name vote

61 replies

GraceBlish · 28/04/2017 09:52

Hi all :) this is my first post.
We're expecting our first child (a little girl) in August and we're really stuck on choosing a name. Our favourite was Ava but then we were told it's becoming more and more popular now, and I don't want her to be Ava (1of3) in school.
Here's a list of some of the names we've shortlisted - as you can see they're all quite similar. So I was hoping anyone could just give their views on whether they know many people with the same names and which you like. Thank you!
Ava
Cora
Maya
Kyra
Ivy
Ayla
Myla
Rosa
Nora
Aya (pronounced like Ava but with a Y)
Iva
Ruby

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harderandharder2breathe · 30/04/2017 20:48

Ruby and Nora

I also like Mara that a PP suggested

Geebee123 · 30/04/2017 19:51

Lovvvve ivy xxx

WhispersOfWickedness · 29/04/2017 09:16

Lovely to see how many like Rosa, I have one so that's obviously my top choice 😊 Never met another one, although have heard of a couple more through the grapevine Smile
Another one along the same vein is Ada?

17caterpillars1mouse · 29/04/2017 07:45

My vote is for Nora (though I prefer Norah) it's so darling

For what is worth I know 4 Ava's (2 under 2s)
1 Cora (1 year old)
No Maya's
1 Kyra
No Ivy's
No Ayla's but 6 Isla's (all under 3)
1 Rosa
No Aya's, Myla's or Nora's
5 Ruby's but all but 1 are over 3 (other one is a 1 year old)

ElizaDontlittle · 29/04/2017 06:27

I love Maya, and I like Cora and Kyra too. I'd maybe add Anya and Lyra to your list - congratulations on your baby girl!

merlottime · 29/04/2017 06:09

I love Ruby. Another option that is less frequently used but may fit with the type of names you like is Orla.

C0untDucku1a · 29/04/2017 05:17

Cora

Laineymc7 · 29/04/2017 04:39

Rosa but then I have a beautiful aunt rosa so have always loved the name. I like Nora too.

user1234566 · 29/04/2017 03:27

I love Nora! I think it's beautiful

mathanxiety · 29/04/2017 03:12

Nora gets my vote.

I like Rosa too, but not really any of the others.

Would you consider Eva?

Freyanna · 29/04/2017 02:43

Ava

EatSpamAmandaLamb · 29/04/2017 00:42

Cora or Rosa, I actively dislike the others - sorry!

CakeRattleandRoll · 29/04/2017 00:11

Cora, Nora and Rosa are all lovely.

Ojoj1974 · 28/04/2017 22:31

I like Ava but its v common
I'm not so keen on your style of names personally but Rosa would be my favourite

TheExuberant1 · 28/04/2017 21:47

I like Ivy and Ava

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GraceBlish · 28/04/2017 20:05

Aww thanks so much everyone, I think you've all helped us make our decision :) x

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Batteriesallgone · 28/04/2017 20:04

To be honest... all of those look popular to me.

ACatCalledFang · 28/04/2017 20:03

I like Ava, Maya, Nora and Rosa from your list, and love Ayla! I also really like Ruby. I only know a Ruby and an Ayla from that list, and one baby with Rosa as a middle name.

I wouldn't worry too much about popularity - my DS has a name which was around number 20 in the baby name charts when he was born, and I've only met two others.

For other ideas, how about Cara, Lara or Dora?

SirNiallDementia · 28/04/2017 20:02

Cora is gorgeous

Mothervulva · 28/04/2017 19:56

Cora.

CPtart · 28/04/2017 19:53

Rosa is lovely. I know one aged 4. Not keen on the others. Lots and lots of Ava's, Maya's and Ruby's round here.
How about Cara or Louisa?

BeaveredBadgered · 28/04/2017 19:53

Rosa or Mya are lovely. Also Eva.

Redladybug · 28/04/2017 19:50

Maya or Rosa, imoSmile

LauraChant · 28/04/2017 19:30

Ruby and Rosa are my favourites. I don't know of any of either under 9 although I know a 7 year old Rose.

Sophronia · 28/04/2017 19:26

Cora, Rosa or Nora

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