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Baby girl name?!

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Hiiheather1991 · 24/05/2019 15:43

I'm due to have a baby girl very soon and really struggling to settle on a name! Weve narrowed it down to Hailey/Hayley or Willow.
Willow is my favourite of the two but I'm very aware it's become quite popular! Hailey is pretty, more traditional and I dont know any baby Haileys at the minute.
Advice please?! Thank you! 😊😊

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Clownfish123 · 25/05/2019 10:56

Hayley is so dated. She will have a 'mum' name at school as most Hayleys are in their 30's. Willow is pretty, I'd go with that despite it's popularity.

Haz1516 · 25/05/2019 10:14

Hayley was a bit of a mean girl name when I was at school, but that night just be me. How about Hallie instead?

Willow is getting popular now, but I like it a lot. Other suggestions: Meadow, Leah, Clemmie.

TildaTurnip · 25/05/2019 09:56

I only know one Hayley under 30 and I like it.

Willow is ok.

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Hiiheather1991 · 25/05/2019 09:54

Thanks everyone for the comments it's definitely gave me something to think about! The hardest decision by far has been a name! We didnt want something too out there and unusual but wanted a name that was pretty and quirky Smile xx

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tiedy · 25/05/2019 04:43

Hayley and Willow are both lovely. Not keen on the Hailey spelling.

Astronica · 25/05/2019 04:08

Neither of these names are at all 'traditional' OP - but both nice names. Hayley (best spelling) began as a girl first name in the 1960s and 70s and was very popular in the 80s and 90s. It's been quite a popular name for about 50 years. Willow is very recent in popular usage, and has a gentle nature feel. It will date to this decade I think. Much as I like Willow I would prefer to be called Hayley.

Disappearedtothe80s · 25/05/2019 01:03

Willow by far.

Hayley is very 80s/90s. Although I think Hallie (that spelling) is becoming popular.

Watersnail · 24/05/2019 23:33

I like Hayley and think it's due a comeback.

iftruthbetold · 24/05/2019 23:16

I have to be honest, the first thing to pop into my head when I hear the name Hayley is Hayley Cropper

finallychangedmyusername · 24/05/2019 23:04

My vote goes to Hayley

Tavannach · 24/05/2019 23:02

Hazel?

Tillygetsit · 24/05/2019 22:54

Hayley is pretty. I know 4 Willows under 5.

Shadow1234 · 24/05/2019 22:32

Love both names.
I prefer the Hailey spelling though

DramaAlpaca · 24/05/2019 22:02

I prefer the Hailey spelling, it's less dated than Hayley.

Willow is very pretty, but what if she wasn't, erm, willowy?

Sophronia · 24/05/2019 21:59

Hayley is a bit dated, but it’s a nice name. Willow sounds better for a pet.

sammylilac · 24/05/2019 19:50

Much prefer Willow, it's lovely. However (I know this sounds so mean) I know two little girls called Willow, one is extremely anti social and won't be a stones throw away from her Mum without crying. And the other one is so shy and reserved, you wouldn't know she was in a room.

Waterfallz · 24/05/2019 19:47

Willow!

SoftBlocks · 24/05/2019 18:14

Willow is nice.

Aozora13 · 24/05/2019 18:13

I love Willow

itssquidstella · 24/05/2019 18:12

I like Hailey and Willow. Really dislike the Hayley spelling for some reason!

aibutohavethisusername · 24/05/2019 18:02

I love the name Willow.

Peachbubble · 24/05/2019 17:58

Prefer Willow

Crunchymum · 24/05/2019 17:54

I really like Willow.

Proseccofuelled · 24/05/2019 17:08

Love Willow !
Also love Halle - not keen on Haley

fluffyblankets · 24/05/2019 17:07

I prefer Willow, its such a lovely and I don't think its at all common!
Hailey is cute too (prefer that spelling) but could get spelling problems and for some reason isn't as appealing to me....
if you're really torn, maybe you could wait until you meet your little one and see which she suits more?

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