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Uncommon baby name help

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turtletum · 13/08/2017 17:27

Baby is due soon and we're struggling with names. I don't want a very common name where there are 2 or more kids with the same name in their class, but not something too tricky to spell/say/too out there. We have a fairly common two syllable surname so have mostly been looking at longer first names.

Boy names:
Dylan (too common?)
Caspian (too out there?)
Finnian
Cassian

Girls names:
Avalyn
Riona (my fave, DH less keen)
Alicia
Natalia
Lorena

All opinions welcome or alternative suggestions!

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17caterpillars1mouse · 13/08/2017 19:42

I like Caspian and Dillon (this spelling) from Your boys list

I like Natalia from your girls

I think Riona is ugly sorry

Brighteyes27 · 13/08/2017 19:32

The boys names are all awful out of the girls names possibly Alicia.
I don't know what your surname is or what part of the world you live but I have had work colleagues and friends who have chosen names that are less common many have regretted it as there children got older and could articulate how upset they were by there name the name there parents loved as other kids make fun of them about it.

early30smum · 13/08/2017 19:23

Love all the boys names. From the girls, I like Natalia but not the others.

Kazzawazza69 · 13/08/2017 19:20

I have a nearly 3 year old Dylan and I only know one other Dylan who is about 8(?) so I'm not sure it's as common as you think?

I really like Caspian and I quite like Finnian (although I have an irrational dislike of Finn). Cassias not so much.

For girls names Natalia is the best on your list by miles. It's really pretty.

Glumglowworm · 13/08/2017 18:22

While there may be no other Finnions in the class, it's highly likely there will be Finn/Finley/Finlay

I like Dylan or Caspian of you boys names

I've never heard of Riona but I kind of like it. Does it sound like Fiona?

Saucysausages · 13/08/2017 18:19

I like 'lyn' names
They're quite American but never heard one here
Eg
Adalynn
Braelynn

AmyOb · 13/08/2017 18:18

Congratulations on your baby. Here are some names that I felt was uncommon. Hope it helps;
Girl names
Allura, Bliss, Amaryllis,Dunia,Elspeth,Odelia,Verity, Zyra, Anya,Zadie,Inola
Boy Names
Abner, Aero, Arkin,Arlen, Tavish, Zyron, Theo,Yale,Zane

Coey2016 · 13/08/2017 18:16

I like Dylan but it is quite popular at least where I am. My favourite of the girls names is Natalia, I think it's pretty & unusual.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 13/08/2017 18:15

From your list, I'd choose Caspian and Riona.

IAmTheDragon · 13/08/2017 17:28

I like Caspian the most. I think it may get misheard as Casper though, so be wary of that.

Not a huge fan of 'lyn' names.