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I think I've found THE ONE :) BUTTT...

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kittytiggy · 14/07/2019 17:53

So, I rung up my mum - here's how the phone call went:
Me "I just can't get over Acacia and not sure if Saskia is the one!"
Mum "Fuck these modern names, just choose Florence or Ivy or NORA, something classic."

NORA !!!
NORA IVY??? I looooove it. But then Saskia is more modern and DS is Grayson so they're very different styles. So many thoughts. What do you think?

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Sophronia · 14/07/2019 18:36

I like Nora but prefer the Norah spelling

DerelictWreck · 14/07/2019 18:35

Saskia is SO 'chavvy' it's grim. Love Nora by doesn't go with your 'modern' boys name

Snowflake9 · 14/07/2019 18:33

Love Mabel. But until you see her you won't know her name for sure xx

Snoopy90 · 14/07/2019 18:28

I really love Saskia. I quite like Mabel as well.

Has you little one been born yet? You could try calling her a different name each day and see which one fits?

Mumof1andacat · 14/07/2019 18:24

I like ivy. No need to double barrel

Witsendagain · 14/07/2019 18:13

I'm really sorry but when I hear Saskia I think Sasquatch! I'm used to the way kids minds work in thinking up mean names though!

FriarTuck · 14/07/2019 18:12

Astrid is very strong & viking-like. If she has/will have long blonde hair in plaits then that's the name!! (Miles better than any other names so far)

MyNewBearTotoro · 14/07/2019 18:12

I don’t like Saskia or Acacia at all. Nora is okay. Mabel is nicest.

Headstand · 14/07/2019 18:11

I love Nora! I think Nora Ivy sounds fab, but then Nora is my grandmother's name so I guess I'm predisposed to like it!

Not a fan of Saskia, Acacia is okay but I can imagine it being misspelled and mispronounced constantly. I guess it depends how much that is a factor for you.

FriarTuck · 14/07/2019 18:11

Acacia is the name of an avenue surely!
Nora is dowdy.
(Grayson is gay, and I say that as a lesbian.)

Tinty · 14/07/2019 18:11

Astrid choose Astrid 😁

Grayson and Astrid has a lovely ring to it. 😃

BloomsButtons · 14/07/2019 18:10

Maura?

Amelie?

Vivienne?

Didiusfalco · 14/07/2019 18:09

Nora Ivy is fabulous. Those are the names of my two grandmas, both amazing ladies in their different ways. I’m biased obviously, but do it!

ChihuahuaMummy1 · 14/07/2019 18:09

I like ivy nora

Marv1nGay3 · 14/07/2019 18:08

I love the name Mabel!

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kittytiggy · 14/07/2019 18:08

HELLPPP I'm having a breakdown

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McShakey · 14/07/2019 18:07

Mabel is cute too

candlefloozy · 14/07/2019 18:07

I like Nora but do think of bloody Nora! What about Cora?

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kittytiggy · 14/07/2019 18:07

Actually don't know if I like Nora now why am I like this!

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ThePhoenixRises · 14/07/2019 18:06

How about Nova Ivy

I don't dislike Nora or Edna but I prefer Edith

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kittytiggy · 14/07/2019 18:05

OMG I've been thrown another curve ball I'm afraid to say.
How about Mabel - I love it even more than Nora I think

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Frouby · 14/07/2019 18:05

Love Saskia. Not a fan of Nora. Or Acacia.

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kittytiggy · 14/07/2019 18:03

AHHHHH such a mixed response I'm so confused

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Colourfulest · 14/07/2019 18:03

Nooooo I really don't like Nora!! I love Acacia and Saskia as I've said. Can't get on board with Nora. Sigh. I thought you were going to pick a name I loved 😂😂😂 I was so invested hahaha.

Nevermind. If you love it I'm happy for you!

DramaAlpaca · 14/07/2019 18:01

Nora is one of the most hideous, frumpy names ever & should be confined to history alongside Edna & Doris.

Go with Saskia, it's beautiful.

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