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What do you think of these girls names for baby #3?

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coconuttymummy · 02/09/2019 14:53

GIRL:

  • Bella-Rae (not decided on 2nd names for girl yet)
  • Miley-Rae
  • Mila-Rae

BOY:

  • Neo Cian Phoenix

My eldest son (18 yrs old), from a different relationship, is Jordan Joseph. I had slightly different name taste way back then, as its not as uncommon as id go for nowadays.

My 2nd child (8yrs old) is Brody Rocco Shae.

I prefer modern, uncommon names, with a bit of attitude!

Any other suggestions gratefully received!

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Aquamarine1029 · 02/09/2019 17:35

The girl's names are really horrible and Neo is just daft.

IckleBear · 02/09/2019 17:32

Cosmo

NameChange84 · 02/09/2019 17:24

Have you thought about Milo for a boy?

NameChange84 · 02/09/2019 17:23

The Nova I know is nicknamed Novi but most people won’t shorten it.

The Eden I know is just plain Eden and her nicknames are more for character traits than a shortening of her name. It really suits her and is a lovely name.

joystir59 · 02/09/2019 16:30

All awful

user1493494961 · 02/09/2019 16:11

I wouldn't say the names have 'attitude' more that they're pretty awful, particularly with Rae stuck on the end of the girls names. Mila on its own is OK, as is Eden.

MaggietheHorseThief · 02/09/2019 16:00

Rae is really off putting to me. Every other little girl has it tacked onto the end of her name at the moment, which really makes them lack individuality imo. If you don't like Theo because it's too popular I'm surprised you're up for Rae when it's absolutely everywhere at the moment (and will therefore date really quickly).

Bella, Miley and Mia are all nice without being try-hard on their own.

I really hate Neo - it's very 'trendy' but I can't see it ageing well. I much prefer Cian. You might also consider Cillian.

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coconuttymummy · 02/09/2019 15:56

Another girl's name I quite like is Eden... but I think Edie would be the only possible nickname and im really not keen on the old-fashioned name craze.

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coconuttymummy · 02/09/2019 15:54

@NameChange84 Oooh, i do quite like Nova. Hadn't considered it, but it's going on the list! Just wondering about possible nicknames for Nova? Any ideas? Thank you. xx

@eccentricalice Gosh - Bella is definitely out then, if it's popular. xx

@violetteskies I don't know why, but im not very keen on Leo. xx

@GeoffreyAndBungle I think Mila, Nova and Neo are my current faves. xx

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GeoffreyAndBungle · 02/09/2019 15:33

I like mila and neo and they sound nice with their brother's names.

I really don't like hyphenated names so would just have mila as the first name and Rae as the second name.

violetteskies · 02/09/2019 15:15

How about Leo instead of Theo?

Mila is my favourite of your girl names

eccentricalice · 02/09/2019 15:13

I like Mila best. Miley Rae is Miley Cyrus name! And Bella is v popular nowSmile

NameChange84 · 02/09/2019 14:59

I like Mila-Rae best.

Neo is very matrix! But it’s fine and goes well with Brody. Cian reminds me of Lidl’s Cien range of budget toiletries but that’s probably just me lol.

Can I suggest the girls name Nova-Rae? It’s got the same meaning as Neo and is quite kick as and modern too.

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coconuttymummy · 02/09/2019 14:54

I loved the name Theo, but its waaaaaay too popular. Hence Neo. xx

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