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Fight over names.. Whose are better, mine or his? Juniper or Jane...

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CoralieConfused · 10/05/2017 15:20

Ok, my top 3 girls names:
Juniper
Evangeline
Lilias

DP's:
Jane
Violetta
Constance

Confused Compromise seems hard

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CricketRuntAndRashers · 10/05/2017 22:33

Btw, what about Liliana? Quite "frilly" (Seeing as you like Evangeline I kind of assumed that you aren't opposed to frilly names), it's similar to Lilias and it's a flower name, which your DH should be happy about... ?

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CoralieConfused · 10/05/2017 22:32

the OP has been confrontational from the start Heyy now, I thought you hadn't read this boring screed of a thread right through? 🤓

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Squ1ggle · 10/05/2017 22:32

None of them are my cup of tea to be honest op. The Scottish origin of Lilias is lovely but (apologies if I've missed this) are you actually based in Scotland? If so you'll probably be fine but if not you will definitely get the lilly - ass pronunciation as mentioned up thread which may annoy you and lead to issues for your daughter.
How about Livia?

CricketRuntAndRashers · 10/05/2017 22:30

That is admittedly true. But tbh, I didn't mention the foreign part on my own thread either. People tend to be more polite when they know that you have a foreign background..

Which is generally a lovely sentiment. But unfortunately many people may not know about the background of DD's. Seeing as they have an English surname and their father (DH) is English... So they may just judge the name (IRL). One of the names I liked apparently sounded like a flue vaccine ;)

longtermsinglemummy · 10/05/2017 22:28

Nope, not a troll. And thank you for the insight as to why I'm a long term single mummy. I just despair as to why there are so many posts about (innocuous) baby names and advice requested on these names.

longtermsinglemummy · 10/05/2017 22:25

CricketRuntandRashers I totally get that. But the OP has been confrontational from the start and clearly not needing advice from a foreign language perspective.

CricketRuntAndRashers · 10/05/2017 22:25

longterm

You must be trolling. You are on the baby name board! Grin

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CoralieConfused · 10/05/2017 22:23

Jane reminiscent of the 80's.

The biting critique is too much Sad

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longtermsinglemummy · 10/05/2017 22:23

Maybe because I couldn't be arsed to read through the copious messages about what you should call your baby, and your passive aggressive messages to people who contradicted you Smile

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CoralieConfused · 10/05/2017 22:22

Do we need disclaimers at the beginning of these threads now? "I hereby accept that it's my responsibility to name my child". Grin Mumsnet, I love thee

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CoralieConfused · 10/05/2017 22:20

No one had already mentioned that 🙈

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longtermsinglemummy · 10/05/2017 22:20

As I have previously mentioned, your post is on the 'Active' board. Perhaps you need to grow up and think of your own names.

longtermsinglemummy · 10/05/2017 22:19

I think you need to hush.

p.s. Juniper is a gin berry and Jane reminiscent of the 80's.

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CoralieConfused · 10/05/2017 22:19

Talking about names is fun Hmm I'm not going to name my child on the say so of Mumsnet, but there are lovely ideas here and I also find it amusing to hear DP's choices being discussed. I'm staggered by you waltzing onto the BABY NAME BOARD and coming out with 'Is this the most you've got going on in your life'. Hahaha!

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CricketRuntAndRashers · 10/05/2017 22:18

longterm

It's really useful for us with a "foreign background" that have no idea how certain names may be perceived in the UK...

longtermsinglemummy · 10/05/2017 22:17

CoralieConfused You really think not about what? Just accept it's your responsibility to name your child.

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CoralieConfused · 10/05/2017 22:15

Oh hush

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longtermsinglemummy · 10/05/2017 22:15

CoralieConfused I'm still staggered why you ask the opinion of people you've never met. Just make your own mind up? This is the name your child will gave for the rest of its life...you pick it!!

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CoralieConfused · 10/05/2017 22:15

I really think not

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longtermsinglemummy · 10/05/2017 22:13

CoralieConfused Unfortunately your post appears within the current updates. I think 'weirdo' is a little harsh...?!

elevenclips · 10/05/2017 22:09

Jane is a great name. It's used so much as a middle name that people think of it that way, overlooking what a nice first name it is. I think it's great, by far the best on both your lists.

CoralieConfused · 10/05/2017 22:08

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