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Cool/tom boy/no frills - girls names

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Pippathenippa · 20/02/2019 12:01

Appreciate this style isn’t to everyone’s taste & ‘you won’t know what she’ll be like’ has been thrown around but then you don’t know if she’ll be sickly sweet when you call a little girl daisy? You may recognise me from the Connie or Frankie thread! Grin I still feel like I’m looking for that perfect cool name for our second little girl! Please give me all your amazing suggestions, you’ve all been so helpful so far!

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AdaColeman · 21/02/2019 18:20

Ada and Constance are the ones I like from your list.

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Pippathenippa · 21/02/2019 18:09

Thanks @Mmmhmmokdear Smile I agree Ada is hard yet soft?!

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Pippathenippa · 21/02/2019 18:08

@M0reGinPlease I really like drew!

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Mmmhmmokdear · 21/02/2019 18:08

I love Ada on your list. Very no nonsense but gentle at the same time. Also a big fan of Frankie, as I know a delightful little Frankie myself.

M0reGinPlease · 21/02/2019 18:01

Drew, or Drusilla nn Dru
Kaya
Ellis
Honour
Skylar
Harper
Jaime / Jamie

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Pippathenippa · 21/02/2019 17:55

@grincheux

I don't mean to interrupt

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grincheux · 21/02/2019 17:53

I don't mean to interrupt but Kate is actually short for Bob...

YepImafraidIchangeditagain · 21/02/2019 17:50

Ellis

YepImafraidIchangeditagain · 21/02/2019 17:50

Joey
Alix
Thea

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Pippathenippa · 21/02/2019 17:48

See rose might seem like it doesn’t belong but I actually think it sounds quite strong? Even though it is a flower... funny the feelings you get!

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Pippathenippa · 21/02/2019 17:46

What are your opinions on these names? (the list thus far) - Some have been taken from this thread, much appreciated!
Ada
Eden
Elliot
Riley
Constance (Connie)
Rose
Frankie

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longestlurkerever · 21/02/2019 17:44

I think Astrid might be a flower but it more means star?

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Pippathenippa · 21/02/2019 17:36

Thanks everyone for suggestions reading through...

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Pippathenippa · 21/02/2019 17:36

@AlbertWinestein I like that. Was it short for Finley or just Finn? Very cool!

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YouBumder · 21/02/2019 17:32

Skye
Eve
Jane
Lyn
Anne
Kate
Pip
Gwen
Fay
Beth

BreakHerOffAKitKat · 21/02/2019 17:30

Ruby
Jude
Etta
Edith
Iris

CharlyAngelic · 21/02/2019 17:28

Maude

CharlyAngelic · 21/02/2019 17:27

Jaye

BasiliskStare · 21/02/2019 17:25

Well - I personally wouldn't choose Charlie - but that is only me - this is a woman I know whose daughter is called Charlie - Ted talks - - Her mother is a very technical and able woman. I suspect Charlie ( daughter ) will end up well

AlbertWinestein · 21/02/2019 17:23

I met a 6 year old girl called Finn yesterday and it really suited her.

CountNaught · 21/02/2019 17:17

Isn't Astrid literally a kind of flower? Hmm

My DD's name is on this thread, as are the names of many friends' kids... Some of whom (like me) were a bit tired of the "girl's names must end in a vowel/vowel sound".

MamaDane · 21/02/2019 17:01

Personally considering Ember for one of our twins if they turn out to be girls.
I like how ember attacks can cause a bushfire and the strength in that.

In Denmark Storm is a really normal boys name but it is also occasionally used for girls.

Other names:
Sigrid
Runa
Freya
Sif
Thyra (tear-rah)
Thora
Astrid
Ingrid
Solveig
Saga

Tinty · 21/02/2019 16:47

How about Astrid? I don't think that conjours up a flowery image.

I think it is a strong name.

RiverTam · 21/02/2019 15:57

The only problem I have is that it's a slow day at work. I'm not offended. I'm not moaning.

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Pippathenippa · 21/02/2019 15:50

@Twelve8Ts people like you give me hope 🙏🏼🤦🏼‍♀️

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