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Original poster

Baby arrived early - quickly need to choose between these names

112 replies

FriedaTheBreeder · 25/01/2019 05:09

This was our shortlist that we were going to spend the next few weeks whittling down. Now we need to to it in a rush. Thoughts please. We want a strong name that’s unusual without being weird.

Eliza
Nina
Ariana
Tessa
Frieda
Alma
Theodora
Isadora

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ninalovesdragons · 25/01/2019 16:44

Nina! (I'm biased though Wink)

pisspawpatrol · 25/01/2019 16:43

Nina

gentlyscented · 25/01/2019 16:26

Nina, congratulations

MikeUniformMike · 25/01/2019 16:17

I like Astrid because it seems feminine but not frilly, not too long, easy to say and spell, nice meaning and it's a name that's been around for a long time. (Marie-Astrid of Luxembourg, Astrid Lindgren...)
I know a few little ones.
I've just had a look at the top 100 names for 2018 and was surprised that Astrid isn't there.

Aquilla · 25/01/2019 16:10

Nina is lovely. Congratulations!

disneymumx · 25/01/2019 16:04

I have just named my little girl Eliza. I absolutely adored it throughout my whole pregnancy as it is quite uncommon and probably not likely to ever be too popular. Never wanted something that everyone had, or that was just one of them trend names. Congratulations too!

Tinty · 25/01/2019 16:00

MikeUniformMike

Is it? I don't know anyone who has named their DD's Astrid apart from one I met 24 years ago.

I wanted to name my DD Astrid but DP didn't like it. Sad

DD on the other hand does like it and says she would have liked to have been called Astrid.

I don't know many littlies now mine are teenagers and older is it popular now?

youarenotkiddingme · 25/01/2019 15:56

Eliza or Freya for me.

Agree though you have a few weeks to see what fits and feels right for you. I'm sure you need time to recover from the surprise early arrival as well so stressing over a name is not necessary!

Parthenope · 25/01/2019 15:44

Nina or Theodora. Congratulations, OP.

MikeUniformMike · 25/01/2019 15:42

Astrid is lovely but also likely to be fairly popular.

Tinty · 25/01/2019 15:37

I like your list.

I would use Nina.

Have you noticed they all end in A was that deliberate?

Can I just chuck in Astrid because I have been saying this name on baby name threads forever and so far no takers Grin.

AutumnColours9 · 25/01/2019 15:19

Theodore
Thea for short

Flamingosnbears · 25/01/2019 15:18

Tessa is great! 😁 Congrats 🎉

Loseitandkeepitlost · 25/01/2019 14:02

Eliza

KirstieandPhil · 25/01/2019 14:00

Nina

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 25/01/2019 12:58

Frieda. (My nan was a Winifred known as Frieda). Fab name

MikeUniformMike · 25/01/2019 11:44

Congratulations!

Eliza - ok
Nina - ok
Ariana - no, too long
Tessa - just Tess is lovely
Frieda - not keen
Alma - ok
Theodora - no. too long and to many Theos around
Isadora - no. don't like it.

I think that Tess and Alma are the only ones likely to be unusual, and I much prefer Tess.

LucyInTheSkyy · 25/01/2019 09:10

Alma

MacarenaFerreiro · 25/01/2019 09:07

Nina or Tessa.

Congratulations.

Sweetandawfulsour · 25/01/2019 09:05

I’d go Elizabeth and have Eliza as known name.
Congratulations!

wineymummy · 25/01/2019 09:04

My DD arrived early 2 years ago, although 25th was her due date. She is Alma and we are often complimented on the name.

Shadow1234 · 25/01/2019 09:04

Ariana would be my favourite from your list

Whothere · 25/01/2019 09:04

Eliza.

Never met one!

AndItStillSaidFourOfTwo · 25/01/2019 09:03

Frieda Isadora works well, if you are not planning other middle names.

I really love Nina but as one of my ideal 'twin girl' names (Nina and Anna). For one baby I think I would go for something slightly less simple.

AdaColeman · 25/01/2019 09:01

Your DH is right ...choose Frieda!