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Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

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If Mumsnet had a baby.......

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Celestia26 · 26/07/2018 21:36

Just that really, a bit of fun!
So if Mumsnet had a baby what would it be called...?
I think a girl would be Ottilie and a boy would be Reuben. These seem to be universally loved on Mumsnet and are suggested loads!
Any other ideas?

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spiderlight · 27/07/2018 17:16

Before I even clicked on the thread I thought 'Ottilie'

AdaColeman · 27/07/2018 16:08

Marie or Garibaldi go well with the surname Biscuit!

ParisNext · 27/07/2018 15:47

What about Zo or Flora?

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 27/07/2018 15:19

Do Persephone and Harbottle go well together for siblings?

Surname is Biscuit...

Cosmoa · 27/07/2018 15:13

Haha I was going to guess that James was the most common middle name actually! But it is a lovely name. I always think it makes for a lovely last name ❤

CocoLoco87 · 27/07/2018 15:05

I had never heard of the names Persephone, Ottilie or Cosima till I joined mumsnet! I thought Persephone was pronounced 'percy-phone'

Coco2891 · 27/07/2018 13:12

Billy or Betty Big Bollocks

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Celestia26 · 27/07/2018 13:07

Haha My son's middle name is James!

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Quangot · 27/07/2018 12:48

Avery Tabitha Persephone

Orlando James Atticus

Quangot · 27/07/2018 12:41

James is the go-to middle name for boys.

MikeUniformMike · 27/07/2018 12:11

Felicity, Elodie or Penelope if a girl.
Sebastian, Theodore or Dylan if a boy.

IVflytrap · 27/07/2018 12:07

Iolanthe Ottilie and Rupert Sebastian. I still don't believe Ottilie is a real name. Mumsnet made it up.

More seriously: I have yet to see anyone say anything negative about Elizabeth and Alexandra - they seem pretty much universally loved here. Same with Joseph for boys.

The boy middle name equivalent of Rose/May/Grace is James. It's everywhere. Good name, though.

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Celestia26 · 27/07/2018 09:24

Thanks Cosmoa, I appreciate that ♥. She's doing well thanks. Now a beautiful, stubborn and feisty 3 year old despite her problems 😊

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KOKOagainandagain · 27/07/2018 09:13

Assigned female at birth = compulsory name of Cissie (Cis for short)

Assigned male at birth = free choice of any male, female or gender neutral name.

CocoLoco87 · 27/07/2018 08:59

Balonz is my favourite ever name suggestion wasn't it a typo on another thread?

FMLFMLFMLFML · 27/07/2018 08:50

Kit (short for Christopher) for a boy

Sylvia or Juliet for a girl.

Cosmoa · 27/07/2018 08:45

And sorry about your daughter. (I skimmer your last post before reading it properly) Sounds like you have done and amazing job with her and I bet she's a beautiful little girl regardless of the facial defect 😊❤ Well done mama!! X

Cosmoa · 27/07/2018 08:42

@Celestia26 I know! That's why I replied saying I understand that it comes across as arrogant. I breastfeed but I wouldn't dare boast about it as I understand not all can do it.

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Celestia26 · 27/07/2018 07:31

Sorry I just had a thought that my last reply sounded rude! I didn't mean for it to!

Just to explain.....I wanted to do all those things, and planned to, but my daughter was born with a genetic facial defect, making breastfeeding impossible sadly. I found cloth nappies too time consuming because of the difficulty I had feeding her, and had to prioritise my time (feeding was more important). I didn't wear her even though I bought a sling as her breathing was affected by the defect and it was unsafe.

I saw the mentioned vest on a child at soft play one day when I was at my lowest ebb (my daughter about to face another operation), and it made me feel like absolute shit that I couldn't do the same.

I applaude parents who do these things, but they don't need to boast about it.

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Celestia26 · 27/07/2018 07:21

And unfortunately the vest is not a joke sadly.

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Celestia26 · 27/07/2018 07:20

Cosmoa (sorry I don't know how to link or tag!). ParisNext is right, it's the need to tell the world you are doing these things, as if by doing them makes you a better parent.
Some people can't breastfeed, cloth nappy, or wear their baby, and seeing it plastered on a vest is just annoying!

PixelAteMe your description of BabyNet is brilliant!

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supercalifragilistic2 · 27/07/2018 06:59

Margot for a girl.
Sebastian or Reuben for a boy.

Parents would have joint maternity leave, and employ a cleaner whilst Mum had regular spa days and lie ins. Dad would also wake regularly for night feeds.

Baby would obviously be in cloth nappies and spend its days in a sling sleeping peacefully whilst Mum rests.

Baby would do lots of baby classes and Mum would regularly get to sip coffee (decaf obvs!) in pretentious coffee chains.

Baby would be weaned on organic food and be on first name terms with health food staff.

Literally the complete opposite of my parenting experience

AudreyBillingham · 27/07/2018 06:19

Loving Jender and Sis 😂

Cosmoa · 27/07/2018 06:07

The mumsnet baby would definitely have Rose as their middle name!

Are there any boy middle names as common as Rose, Grace, May, and Rae?

Cosmoa · 27/07/2018 05:59

@ParisNext okay I suppose I can see your point there! It does sound a bit arrogant to buy a vest like that I guess 😂

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