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Help us pick from out top three!

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WeEatTheYearAway · 10/06/2018 12:47

We've managed to narrow it down to these three but baby's due in a week and we still can't decide for the life of us.

  • Sunshine
  • Symphony
  • Seawillow

I know they're not MN Approved names but hoping some people on here will have similar taste.

We already have a Honeybee and a Starling.

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Marcipex · 11/06/2018 00:10

Seawillow

BewareOfDragons · 11/06/2018 00:06

Willow might be a better option...?

That way a different first initial, rather than two daughter's with 'S'.

And no 'Sunny' and 'Honey' rhyming.

RebeccaWrongDaily · 11/06/2018 00:03

let me know when it's running and we'll all back it in the 4.20 at York.

jeanzbeanz · 10/06/2018 23:59

I think Symphony is cute for a girl :) and I don't think it's too unusual either - for a girl at least.
Not at all keen on Seawillow tbh.
Orion is nice for a boy.

Cosmoa · 10/06/2018 23:56

@TomaytoTomarto

Very well said! You have more patience with these narrow minded top 10 sameys than I have! 😂 I give up.. They're hopeless when it comes to non mainstream names... And convinced that all kids are born to be bullies, especially of kids with less common names. So ridiculous, can't help but laugh!

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WeEatTheYearAway · 10/06/2018 23:54

Ah, sorry for being snappy then Choc

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TomaytoTomarto · 10/06/2018 23:54

Thanks, Choc. P.S. You can call me Tom! Wink Grin

TomaytoTomarto · 10/06/2018 23:48

I do like Seawillow to look at, but my concern with it is that it doesn't flow like a three-syllable name should - you have to pause after 'Sea' and stress the first syllable in a way I am not loving! Unlike Honeybee, which just flows beautifully. Unless I am saying it wrong? Plus I am rooting for Solstice! Grin

I knew a Coral when I was a teen. She wore it well.

Chocmallows · 10/06/2018 23:45

Tomayto and Weeat I think you misunderstood me. I am saying it's great that the children on the thread have choice of regular names too.

PippilottaLongstocking · 10/06/2018 23:35

Seawillow is beautiful!

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WeEatTheYearAway · 10/06/2018 23:27

Also that's an amazing backstory Jammy

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WeEatTheYearAway · 10/06/2018 23:26

Choc, if you actually read my posts you'll see my children do have choices.

WhatToDo, if you've run out actual issues to be angry about I could give you a list, or you could like read the news or something maybe

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NotAnotherNoughtiesTune · 10/06/2018 23:22

Symphony nn Syn

Jammycustard · 10/06/2018 23:16

bewitchingnames.blogspot.com/2011/06/seawillow.html?m=1
Found this story about Seawillow.

It’s growing on me.

TomaytoTomarto · 10/06/2018 23:12

Oh Choc, our children have choices - they can change their names if they want to.

WhatToDoAboutWailmerGoneRogue · 10/06/2018 23:08

TomaytoTomarto I think the majority of us are thankful we never had you as a parent and as such weren’t saddled with such a burden at the very start of our lives.

Not wanting to abuse your child through your right to name them isn’t narrow minded, it’s sanity.

TomaytoTomarto · 10/06/2018 23:07

OP, if the sunshine doesn't last, Solstice Storm would be glorious! Solstice Sunbeam if it does! :D

And Sol is a lovely nn.

C8H10N4O2 · 10/06/2018 23:07

Are these for racehorses? Seabiscuit was quite famous at one time.

Chocmallows · 10/06/2018 23:05

I'm happy to be called narrow-minded as I'm quite narow-minded about children having choices.

Chocmallows · 10/06/2018 23:02

I'll always remember reading a list of children's names and getting to Thor and looking up at the tiny "yes miss" to see a small awkward looking child and giggles across the room as everyone must previously have stopped at the same point to check. I rushed on, but damage done.

I wasn't raised to bully and not inclined to put others down, neither were the children in the class. Call a child a surprising name and they have to be the one alone taking the reaction I'm glad to hear the children on this thread have alternative mainstream options.

TomaytoTomarto · 10/06/2018 23:02

Fell, let's hope my kids never have you as a teacher, or another so narrow-minded. And if they do, let's hope they alleviate you of your prejudices.

WhatToDoAboutWailmerGoneRogue · 10/06/2018 23:02

TomaytoTomarto It’s nothing to do with “getting out more” and “getting over oneself” and everything to do with the majority of us not wanting to abuse our rights as parens and subsequently our children.

EmmaC78 · 10/06/2018 22:57

It will be interesting to see if they change them in adulthood though.

TomaytoTomarto · 10/06/2018 22:54

Oh get over it. It's a name. In ALL my examples the children I know are thriving and happy. Several are old enough to say if they want to change their names. None have. (Except in play, for fun, where they come up with even more unusual names we have to call them, like Unicorn Kisses McDisco.) Perhaps you need to get out more.

commonarewe · 10/06/2018 22:51

Frankly, I'm finding the OP's stuff far too tame all of a sudden. How're these for something with a bit of oomph?

Rotgut
Dingleberry
Aubade
Soulvoid

That'll build some character, and no mistake!

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