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Uncommon girls name. - Rumer or True

109 replies

Llamamama1 · 29/07/2019 12:22

Hi all,

My tiny girls list only consists of:

Rumer
True

I have searched for hours and hours to find some other options to consider and keep coming up blank! Interested to hear preferences between the two and other options!

I prefer uncommon but short and simple names.

Sibling is Arlo!

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wheresmymojo · 29/07/2019 15:47

I like Rumer.

As others have said it's an existing (albeit unusual) name. It makes me think of the singer...

It's not her real name but a stage name inspired by Rumer Godden

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumer_(musician)

Pinkout · 29/07/2019 14:51

True just makes me think of the Kardashian’s and Rumer is one of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis’ daughter’s.

I’d go with Rumer out of the two but neither are great.

Cyclemad222 · 29/07/2019 14:39

Please don't saddle a child with a name they'll have to repeat ten times and spell out for people and then be judged for.

Give your child an actual name. Keep the wacky names for pets!

IggyAce · 29/07/2019 14:34

Not a fan of either but would choose Rumor out of the two.
I suggest:
Thurza
Blair
Astrid
Remi

CrackOn · 29/07/2019 14:27

Trudy or Truly shortened to True.

haverhill · 29/07/2019 14:26

Trudy? It’s different but an actual name. True and Story are bizarre.
I like Rumer mainly because I loved Kizzy/The Didakoi.

HotChocolateLover · 29/07/2019 14:25

🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Nooooo!!!! Those names are hideous!! Stop trying to be so ‘out there’ and don’t saddle your lovely little girl with a horrid name just to be different. What’s wrong with something normal like Eleanor or Caitlin. Believe me, she’ll thank you in later life.

barryfromclareisfit · 29/07/2019 14:19

Definitely not Rumer. True reminds me of trews (trousers worn by women when actual trousers were still unacceptable. They usually had stirrups and were unbearable) but I doubt anyone else would remember them.

notso · 29/07/2019 14:07

True is awful.

Rumor is better but I wouldn't want it for my name because of Romours generally being negative.
Romy has a similar sound and is a lovely name IMO.

If you want a name that's also a word what about,

Grace
Faith
Hope
Charity
Harmony
Melody
Favour
Trinity
Prudence
Mercy
Liberty
Destiny
Hope

peachgreen · 29/07/2019 14:03

I love Rumer.

septembersunshine · 29/07/2019 14:03

Zora
Willow
Penny (Penelope)
Elle (love this!)

lekkerkroketje · 29/07/2019 13:57

Rûna is prettier, doesn't look like rumour misspelt and is at least an actual name in another language

ComeTheFuck0nBridget · 29/07/2019 13:57

I actually really love True, though probably wouldn't use it myself because of the Kardashian connection.

What about Truly? And then use the nickname True?

Gingerkittykat · 29/07/2019 13:54

True, I would roll my eyes and assume you are a Kardashian wannabe.

Rumer, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's kid.

Frith2013 · 29/07/2019 13:48

Sharpen your pencils and start a new list.

Both those names are ridiculous.

VivienneHolt · 29/07/2019 13:36

If you pick True, everyone will assume it is because of Khloe Kardashian.

Rumer would make me think you didn't know how to spell, and I'm not sure it has the best association? Rumours usually aren't positive things.

Arlo is a real name, so I would be inclined to give your daughter a real name too. If you like the sounds of True and Rumer how about:

Rory
Aurora
Noemi
Oenone
Toria
Remy

Champagne791 · 29/07/2019 13:24

I think True has been ruined for me as by the Kardashian association. Other names I like that are similar..

Ever
Scout
Story
Lyric

Peachbubble · 29/07/2019 13:16

How about
Briar
Kira
Nell
Noa
Cleo
Juno

Colourfulest · 29/07/2019 13:14

How about Story? It's one of my favorite names 😊

Sexnotgender · 29/07/2019 13:06

Please don’t use true, it’s ridiculous.

Rumer is ok if you absolutely must but it wouldn’t be my choice.

What about Wren?

boosterrooster · 29/07/2019 13:04

Rumor

I like true but the Kardashian association puts me off

BlackberryBeret · 29/07/2019 13:00

NOT True. You are condeming her to a life being serrenaded by tuneless renditions of Spandau Ballet whenever she walks into a room

Rumer isn't chavvy. It's an old name.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumer_Godden

CurlyWurlyTwirly · 29/07/2019 12:54

They both sound Chavvy; especially True.

PixieLumos · 29/07/2019 12:52

True is ok, but does look like you’re copying the Kardashians. Rumer is better.

Hairyheadphones · 29/07/2019 12:45

True wouldn’t be a nice name, Rumer is an ugly name.

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