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Does everyone go off names?

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Buntysoven · 24/01/2018 23:11

This baby naming lark gas been nothing but drama. 7 weeks to go.. I found Callia on mn and thought Bingo! but DH has said he's gone off it as it's "a bit much". Our dd is Nancy which DH says is more down to earth. He hasn't any suggestions obviously. Do you please? It was so easy with our first.

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BigFishy · 28/01/2018 09:53

Nancy and Becky

cautiousoptimist1 · 27/01/2018 08:46

My first thought with Nancy was Martha

Callamia · 26/01/2018 21:58

Cassia
Rosa
Cora
Maren
Edie
Iris
Dora

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Buntysoven · 26/01/2018 21:54

Superbeagle Juliet is DHs sister! I worked with a totally neurotic Clara and my name, my sister's name and 2 of my nieces have been suggested! Why have I got such a big family?! Merryn is ok....god I'm fussy sorry

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catsarenice · 26/01/2018 21:53

@Threeandabit oooooh a definite option then if DP ever gives in and lets me have another!!!

Threeandabit · 26/01/2018 21:48

catsarenice - I just had a quick look at the statistics, for baby names in England and Wales. In 2002 three baby girls were registered as Elfin...so slightly different spelling but still used Smile

DollyDayScream · 26/01/2018 20:00

Josephine
Sylvie
Jemima
Ada

AnaWinter · 26/01/2018 19:51

Clarissa

catsarenice · 26/01/2018 19:49

When you said 'thanks Elfyn' I thought 'oooh Elfyn is a lovely name'. Obviously since realised it was a user name, but I think that might now be my new favourite name for a girl!

silkpyjamasallday · 26/01/2018 19:43

Seconding the Clara suggestion, sounds lovely with Nancy.

Threeandabit · 26/01/2018 18:03

Rona - Means "My joy"
Abigail - Means "Father's joy"
Beatrix - "She who brings happiness"
Sara - Means "Princess"

Amanda - Means "Worthy of love"
Cilla
Marsha
Mariah

SuperBeagle · 26/01/2018 08:25

You could have Juliet/Julia with Jude or Judy for short, in the same way that Jude can be short for Julian.

mathanxiety · 26/01/2018 05:02

sheesh

mathanxiety · 26/01/2018 03:08

Judith is nice imo - could be Judy or Jude for short.

How about:
Hazel
Saskia
Edith (Edie)
Honor
Vita
Evelyn
Cleo
Livia

mathanxiety · 26/01/2018 03:07

Judith is nice imo - could be Judy or Jude for short.

How about:
Hazel
Saskia
Edith (Edie)
Honor
Vita
Evelyn
Cleo
Livia

SnowGoArea · 25/01/2018 23:42

Nancy and Mabel

Elfyn · 25/01/2018 23:31

I quite like Morven, actually!

Similar but a bit softer: Merryn or Mirren?

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Buntysoven · 25/01/2018 22:44

Elfyn those names are gorgeous. Thanks. Will run past DH tomorrow x

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Buntysoven · 25/01/2018 22:43

Thanks everyone. Some names I really love here, mostly ones I can't use like Fern, Clara, Louisa, Jess, Iris and Polly. DHs mum said Calla makes her think of gas! 😂She's pushing for Sally but as 3 neighbours have a dog called Sally I'd be crushed in the stampede when I called her in for tea...and Im a bit worried two ee endings sound twee. Please keep the suggestions coming. I'm HUGE and think she may come early! DH likes Morven (NO) and Judith which I think is a bit too dowdy.

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onlyonaTuesday · 25/01/2018 13:14

Tess
Nell
Margot
Cecelia
Astrid
Ingrid
Elle

TatianaLarina · 25/01/2018 12:46

Do love Nancy, what about Polly?

Sophronia · 25/01/2018 11:17

I prefer just Calla.

Elfyn · 25/01/2018 10:13

What about just Calla?

Willa
Pippa
Eliza
Gwen
Ivy
Cora
Greta
Sylvie
Liesl
Fern
Maeve
Tamsin
Erin
Beth
Ida
Robyn
Faye
Alice
Ruth
Elle
Liv
Lotta
Kitty
Ishbel
Clary
Beatrice
Anwen
Fritha

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 25/01/2018 09:26

Nancy and Ruby
Nancy and Jasmine
Nancy and Chloe
Nancy and Alice

Choccyhobnob · 25/01/2018 09:12

I vote Clara and Nancy or Sadie and Nancy :-)