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Help us with our current long list...

27 replies

stumblymonkeyagain · 17/07/2017 17:10

It's very early days for us and just starting a long list...would love some opinions (don't worry about being blunt, I can take it)!

We don't mind if names are popular, I'm a 1980s Sarah and didn't bother me...

Girls

  • Emily
  • Camilla nn Milly
  • Ophelia (any nickname suggestions?)
  • Isobel
  • Isabelle
  • Imogen

Boys

  • Charlie (probably Charles on the certificate)
  • Ellis
  • Ralph nn Ralphie
  • Joshua
  • Sebastian nn Seb
  • Laurence or Lawrence nn Laurie
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stumblymonkeyagain · 19/07/2017 23:18

Sorry...distracted by morning sickness and naps!

I think we're going to take Ralph off the list, in hindsight not sure I can see myself shouting it in the playground.

Charlie has been the front runner for boys for some time but I am starting to like Laurence/Laurie too. I do like Ellis too though.

Emily was the front runner for girls but I feel like I'm starting to swing towards Isobel and Ophelia.

Lots of food for thought (and plenty of weeks to think about it). Once we know the sex I'll probably come back with the final shortlist!

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onlyhumanafterall · 19/07/2017 22:06

Anything but Ralph

Itsnothingoriginal · 19/07/2017 21:58

Camilla and Laurence (Laurie) Smile

BackforGood · 19/07/2017 20:12

Emily - I like

  • Camilla nn Milly - Always think it is a bit odd to 'plan' a nickname before the child is born. IME they tend to evolve naturally, and often aren't what you would expect.... so have a think - are you ok if her friends call her 'Cam' or whatever.
  • Ophelia (any nickname suggestions?) Not my taste at all. See above re nick name
  • Isobel - Every 3rd girl born in the last 5 years seems to be called one variation of Isobel through to Isabella, and there are so many different ways to spell it. I really would avoid for both reasons
  • Isabelle - See above
  • Imogen - is ok. Wouldn't be my personal choice, but nothing wrong with it

Charlie (probably Charles on the certificate) - I like

  • Ellis - Not my personal taste but is OK
  • Ralph nn Ralphie - Don't like this. Don't know why, just never have. 'Ralphie' really is extra bad
  • Joshua - Love this name. Is ever popular but rarely 'too' popular. Easy to spell, no confusion about how to pronounce. Will only be shortened to 'Josh'
  • Sebastian nn Seb - never liked this (again, that's just my taste)
  • Laurence or Lawrence nn Laurie - Nice. Not one I'd have thought of, but I like it, and the shortening. Prefer the 'u' spelling.
PhuntSox · 18/07/2017 09:15

Ophelia and Laurence, both familiar but not popular and both lovely.

auntym · 18/07/2017 08:01

Imogen and Seb

TurquoiseOwl · 18/07/2017 00:14

Isabelle and Charlie.

bridgetreilly · 17/07/2017 23:53

In order of preference:
Imogen (Immy or Imo)
Isobel
Camilla
Emily
Ophelia (Fifi would be very cute)
Isabelle

Boys
Charles
Sebastian
Joshua
Laurence
Ellis
Ralph

MoonPower · 17/07/2017 23:43

Ophelia & Charlie.

MollyHuaCha · 17/07/2017 23:30

From your list, I like:

  • Imogen
  • Camilla
  • Ophelia
  • Emily
  • Isabelle
  • Sebastian
  • Lawrence
  • Charles
Sugarpiehoneyeye · 17/07/2017 23:20

Any thoughts OP ?

bluechameleon · 17/07/2017 22:50

I like Emily, Isobel and Imogen and Sebastian, Charles and Joshua. Don't like the others.

yikesanotherbooboo · 17/07/2017 22:14

I have an Isobel..Smile
Also like Camilla
I love Lawrence / Laurence and Laurie
Not so keen for n your other boys names

ineedamoreadultieradult · 17/07/2017 21:37

Imogen and Sebastian are my favourites

TrainedGiant · 17/07/2017 21:33

I like all of the except Sebastian.

I know an Ophelia known as Fi-Fi.

17caterpillars1mouse · 17/07/2017 20:42

I love Isobel. It's my daughter's mn. We didn't use it as a first due to popularity but if that doesn't bother you

From your boys list I really like Joshua but dislike Josh and Lawrence nn Lawrie

Sophronia · 17/07/2017 19:35

Isobel and Laurence/Laurie.

SarahJonesS · 17/07/2017 19:30

I only like Isobel and Sebastian if that helps

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 17/07/2017 18:45

Isobel Sarah is lovely.
I like Camilla, but prefer Cammie, as a nick name.
Imogen is nice too.
Ralph/ie, really like it.
Ellis is cool !

ilivebythesea · 17/07/2017 17:55

I know an Ophelia, nn Fi. I love Imogen and Charlie.

BewareOfDragons · 17/07/2017 17:32

Imogen
Sebastian
Ellis

Sorry. Not that keen on the rest.

FizzyGreenWater · 17/07/2017 17:27

Isobel or Ophelia (Fifi, Lia)

Sebastian

krustykittens · 17/07/2017 17:23

I love Isobel and Imogen, Charlie, Ellis, Joshua and Sebastian.

Shinesun09 · 17/07/2017 17:23

Imogen and Seb

mammabear4 · 17/07/2017 17:20

My favourites are Ophelia and Laurence.

Ophelia could be Fi? Fifi? Effie? Lia?

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