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Hazel or Iris?

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mistermagpie · 16/08/2019 10:45

I'm 24 weeks pregnant and think this one is a girl (have two boys already). We have finally settled, I think, on Hazel or Iris for a name - which do you prefer? Both go equally with the surname.

If you hate both there's not much point replying unless you've got a brilliant alternative suggestion, we've been through every name out there it feels like!

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starkid · 16/08/2019 11:51

Hazel

PickledLilli · 16/08/2019 11:33

Hazel is beautiful. I'm not a fan of Iris.

Bloodybanana · 16/08/2019 11:30

I love both but I think would choose Hazel

BrunettesDoItBetter · 16/08/2019 11:27

Iris

Frith2013 · 16/08/2019 11:21

Iris.

Chitarra · 16/08/2019 11:06

Iris - beautiful

NannyR · 16/08/2019 11:05

Hazel - beautiful name!

PennyGold · 16/08/2019 11:04

Hazel!

NoSauce · 16/08/2019 11:04

I would say Hazel then OP. Great name.

funmummy48 · 16/08/2019 11:03

Iris Catherine Hazel flows nicely!

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mistermagpie · 16/08/2019 10:53

Middle name will be Catherine either way - it's a family thing. Our boys names would probably be a bit outing but are both very typical Scottish names - nothing to do with flowers or nature! DS2 would 100% have been Hazel if he was a girl but DH has veered away from that and now likes Iris better.

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Mybobowler · 16/08/2019 10:53

Both of these were on our shortlist - beautiful names. Since I slightly regret not using it for our daughter, I vote Hazel

NoSauce · 16/08/2019 10:51

I like both which isn’t helpful. Probably Iris at a push. What are you boys called? Obviously you don’t have to say, it might help people to make a decision Smile

funmummy48 · 16/08/2019 10:51

Hazel as a first name & Iris as a middle name. They're lovely names.

TheWildAndTheCurious · 16/08/2019 10:49

I love both! How about Hazel Iris? Or Iris Hazel? I'm no help sorry!

Cbeebiesrehab · 16/08/2019 10:48

Hazel 100%

I know quite a few Irises lately. Hazel conjures up lovely autumnal images to me.

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