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How to make the final decision?!

28 replies

SparkleMotion82 · 29/11/2017 19:02

Just that really! I can’t decide and am 38 weeks tomorrow (and stressed myself out so much over my first daughter’s name that we changed it by deed poll) so I’d really like to not repeat the anxiety this time.

I have an earlier thread where people have been really super helpful with their opinions on the names (thank you)!

The choice is the following as a sister for Élodie:

Rose Florence Willow [Last name]
Raffaela Rose Willow [Last name]
Claudia Rose Willow [Last name]

I think perhaps Rose is my favourite deep down, but my husband likes Florence a lot as it’s special to him and I don’t want to discount that. I didn’t include it as a first name option as I wasn’t sure if it was slightly frumpy? But maybe I should reconsider. Rafael is a boys name we’ve liked for 10 years or so, but I think Claudia is the one I find nicest to say phonetically and I think goes best with Élodie verbally, although Claudia as a name doesn’t have a special meaning for us - it’s a relatively new one I’ve come across (to us anyway).

I’m finding it impossible to weigh up all the pros and cons - any help on how to make a final choice, would be great. Sorry for all my posts! I really value every comment. Thanks all ❤️

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WoolyMammyoth · 29/11/2017 19:07

I like Rose Florence and Claudia Rose of the listed :)

I don't think Florence is too frumpy! I know of quite a few Florences born in the last 10 years or so, and two babies I know within the last year. It's a lovely name! Florence Rose flows nicely, too

Ropsleybunny · 29/11/2017 19:06

Rose gets my vote.

Tinselistacky · 29/11/2017 19:05

Pretend you are having a bad day with 2 dc - put on your best cross face and try shouting out names and see which flow the best!!' Elodie and x be quiet!!'

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