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Please help me whittle down my list!

41 replies

lovelyjubilly · 05/10/2017 11:51

I have one of those very annoying DHs who doesn't particularly enjoy the process of picking names for our dc, has absolutely zero suggestions etc. I need to present him with a shortlist for discussion and wondered if you lot could help me whittle it down a bit.

We already have a Jemima and a Cleo.

BOYS:
Amos
Austin
Basil
Caspian
Fergus
Gideon
Jasper
Judah
Levi
Otis
Rufus
Rupert
Zebedee

GIRLS:
Alba
Allegra
Alma
Annie
Audrey
Coral
Dorothy
Georgia
Hazel
Juniper
Martha
Nancy
Noelle
Olive
Paloma
Ramona
Rosa
Tansy
Verity
Wren

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lovelyjubilly · 08/10/2017 22:29

Wow what a range of responses!

Shopkins 😂

Blackberry Cleo loves her name. She gets called Chloe a bit but is quite happy to politely correct them!

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Allthecake · 08/10/2017 22:02

Boys - my favourite is Jasper, and IMO Zebedee is pretty bad (sorry). How about Raphael?
Girls - I like quite a few of your choices, have always loved Hazel but Noelle is my favourite.

Twinkie1 · 08/10/2017 09:39

Annie and Rufus

Leilaniii · 08/10/2017 09:37

Some very cool names there. I would vote for Austin and Nancy.

Shopkinsdoll · 08/10/2017 09:35

Zebedee and basil? Your having a laugh aren't you? Why the need for these silly names? A child has got to live with this the rest of his poor life! 😡

RoboticSealpup · 08/10/2017 09:30

I love Gideon

millymae · 08/10/2017 00:01

I didn't get further than the names at the top of your lists, so
Jemima, Cleo and Amos
Jemima, Cleo and Alba

LadyPug · 07/10/2017 23:37

Amazing names, hard to choose as so many good ones but love Rufus and Georgia

BlackberryandNettle · 07/10/2017 23:22

Austin, Cassius or Rufus.
Georgia (love, nickname Georgie) or maybe Allegra.

You have a Cleo! It is on our list. Can I ask - does she like it/do people tend to like it/any probs with it?

sonlypuppyfat · 07/10/2017 15:44

Zebedee and Amos Grin well they are the best for comedy value

boredofmyoldname · 07/10/2017 15:37

My favourites are Austin and Wren.

I like Jasper, Otis and Rufus for a boy.
I like Alba, Olive and Rosa for a girl.

Don't like any of the others for various reasons

starkid · 07/10/2017 15:31

Out of those I like:

BOYS:
Jasper
Levi
Otis
Rufus

GIRLS:
Georgia
Hazel
Nancy
Noelle
Olive
Paloma
Ramona
Rosa
Wren

FizzyGreenWater · 07/10/2017 14:37

Otis, Rufus and how about Hamish.

Annie, Nancy, Tansy and how about Blythe.

MikeUniformMike · 07/10/2017 13:30

BOYS:
Amos - no
Austin - no
Basil - no
Caspian - yes
Fergus - yes
Gideon - no
Jasper - yes
Judah - no
Levi - no
Otis - NO
Rufus - yes
Rupert - maybe
Zebedee - maybe

GIRLS:
Alba - no
Allegra - yes but will end up as Legs so no
Alma - maybe
Annie - yes
Audrey - Audrey Roberts. no
Coral - no
Dorothy - maybe
Georgia - yes
Hazel - no
Juniper - no
Martha - yes
Nancy - maybe
Noelle - no
Olive - no
Paloma - maybe
Ramona - maybe
Rosa - yes
Tansy - maybe
Verity - no
Wren - no

Hazandduck · 07/10/2017 13:05

Aw I love the sound of Jemima, Cleo and Audrey together. Think they go really nicely. Cleo is one of my favourites!

Boy wise, Fergus is adorable! Love Rupert and Jasper too. My DH is similar really, we have a shortlist of about ten names, but he keeps saying "we've got 6 weeks after they're born to decide!" 😄

Glumglowworm · 06/10/2017 12:36

Caspian or Jasper for a boy

Hazel or Nancy for a girl

early30smum · 06/10/2017 10:52

For boys, I like Jasper and Levi. Otis and Rufus are also fine, even if I wouldn't use them personally.

Girls- I really like Annie, Georgia, Martha and Rosa. Not keen on the others.

Smoliver · 06/10/2017 09:48

My favs from your lists are Caspian and Audrey.

I also like...

From your boys list Levi, Austin and Jasper.
From your girls list Paloma, Rosa, Coral, Dorothy and Juniper.

CakeRattleandRoll · 06/10/2017 01:56

Boys:
Favourite: Fergus
Also like: Caspian, Otis and Rufus

Austin makes me think Powers (and associated quotes!)
Basil = Fawlty (and associated quotes!)

Girls:
Favourite: Martha
Also like: Allegra, Audrey, Hazel, Juniper, Nancy, Rosa and Tansy

leafy6354 · 05/10/2017 20:48

Rufus/Rupert

Noelle/Olive/Rosa

17caterpillars1mouse · 05/10/2017 19:30

Amos - I like it. It's different
Austin - not a fan
Basil - Not a fan
Caspian - nice enough
Fergus - gorgeous name
Gideon - I want to like it but I just dont
Jasper - nice
Judah - love it
Levi - hate it
Otis - nice pet name
Rufus - love it
Rupert - love it
Zebedee - I liked this when pregnant but blame the hormones. It's awful lol

Alba - nice enoygh
Allegra - it's ok
Alma - gorgeous
Annie - love it
Audrey - lovely name
Coral - love it
Dorothy - love it
Georgia - like it
Hazel - great name
Juniper - just makes me think of gin
Martha - nice enough
Nancy - dislike
Noelle - nice enough
Olive - love it
Paloma - I really like it but it's strongly associated with Palin's Faith and whilst she's not that big I think celebrities with unusual names become more well known than they would of been if they'd been called Sarah
Ramona - dislike
Rosa - lovely name
Tansy - as a nn maybe
Verity - on I just think it sounds rather serious
Wren - nice as a middle name

user1459464195 · 05/10/2017 19:27

My favourites for your sibset are Rufus or Rupert for a boy and Nancy for a girl.

I would scrap Coral as it's too close to Cleo for me and Juniper is too similar to Jemima.

Olivelor · 05/10/2017 18:50

There are lots to choose from! I would go for Fergus and Jasper. From girl's names I think Verity and Wren are nice. Easter Smile

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 05/10/2017 18:11

Jemima, Cleo and Noelle
Jemima, Cleo and Nancy
Jemima, Cleo and Wren

Jemima, Cleo and Austin
Jemima, Cleo and Rufus

manicinsomniac · 05/10/2017 18:03

Ooooh, I know someone who has a Jemima and a Cleo. Unfortunately they don't have any others for me to suggest to you for your 3rd - unless they are in fact you and I just don't know you're pregnant!

BOYS:
Amos - not keen. Bit old man, old testament for me.
Austin - quite like it. American vibe but that's not a bad thing.
Basil - Fawlty. Sorry, I can't separate those two names in my mind.
Caspian - quite like it though I do tend to mentally put 'Prince' with it.
Fergus - like it. Solid but quite unusual
Gideon - not keen but can't really articulate why not.
Jasper - like it.
Judah - like it
Levi - not keen. Makes me think of the jeans.
Otis - the aardvark. Sorry, I have too many associations with names!
Rufus - quite like it but it seems more like a dog's name
Rupert - like it. Quite posh.
Zebedee - like it. Seems quite edgy and cool.

GIRLS:
Alba - like it. Pretty but simple and unusual
Allegra - really like it. Seems elegant and sophisticated
Alma - don't like it, even though it's only 1 letter different to Alba!
Annie - not keen. Really like Annabelle and Anna though.
Audrey - really don't like this at all. Sounds old fashioned and harsh.
Coral - it's ok but not really keen
Dorothy - it's ok but a bit 'old lady' for me.
Georgia - quite like it but much prefer Georgina
Hazel - like it
Juniper - really like it
Martha - like it
Nancy - don't like this at all
Noelle - like it
Olive - really dislike this but Olivia is pretty
Paloma - quite like it. Very sophisticated
Ramona - love it. Romy is cute too
Rosa - quite like it but prefer Rose and Rosie
Tansy - love it. Unusual and cute.
Verity - love it. Classy but cool.
Wren - it's ok but don't really get the love for this name.

I think Austin or Zebedee and Ramona or Tansy go best with Jemima and Cleo.