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Down to 2 girls names

64 replies

Somethingvague · 17/07/2020 07:06

Hi,

We have been struggling with girls names. I think we are currently down to a final two:

Jasmine

Wren

Although still don't feel 'set' on either of these. Which do you prefer? Or other suggestions?

I also like (but OH doesn't): Imogen, Matilda
He likes (but I don't): Harmony, Annabelle
Would probably rather avoid ie/y names as our son already has a name ending like this.

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Rainbowqueeen · 17/07/2020 12:56

I prefer Jasmine
Other options

Willow
Cassia
Amber

MonsteraDeliciosa · 17/07/2020 12:51

I love both, but prefer Jasmine.

I know a young Jasmine and the Disney connection never occurred to me.
And Jazz/ Jazzy are such cool diminutives.

NameChange30 · 17/07/2020 10:50

Jasmine. It's lovely, and I like Jazz as a nickname.

Not a fan of Wren. It doesn't sound quite right as a name, and also sounds a bit masculine to my ear.

I also like Imogen but I know your DH doesn't!

Annabelle is too frilly for my taste, I'd spell it Annabel. Or just call her Anna Wink

Spied · 17/07/2020 10:48

Like both. Slightly prefer Jasmine.
I'd go with Jasmine Wren.

Pemba · 17/07/2020 10:45

Imogen is also really nice, and Annabel too (though without the unnecessary frilly 'belle' ending). I am hesitant to suggest it but have you considered Isabel /Isobel /Isabella? A similar sound to Annabel but even nicer. But maybe just too popular?... Or how about Maribel? Rosabel? There are loads of nice Rose names too, Rosanna, Rosamund, Rosalie etc.

Silvergreen · 17/07/2020 10:41

I really like Wren. It works at any age as well.

PlantPotting · 17/07/2020 10:36

If you like Jasmine what about Jessica? Ivy or Iris? Imogen?

PlantPotting · 17/07/2020 10:35

I love Wren. It's really not "out there" these days. I love that it's not all frilly like so many names these days. How about Greta or Cora or Martha ?

I love Jasmine too though

What is your sons name?

Pemba · 17/07/2020 10:35

Jasmine is much prettier. I really don't get the current love for Wren as a name for girls. It's a type of bird! And the word itself doesn't have lovely mellifluous sound or anything - just 'ren'. Meh, boring. Can anyone explain the love? To me, it's weird.

If you're not sure about Jasmine, have you considered Jessamine or Jessamyn? It's the older version of Jasmine and IMO prettier and more unusual. A character in the TV series 'Girls' has this name. It also gives you the options of the nicknames 'Jess', 'Jessa' or 'Jessie', all a bit nicer than 'Jazz' IMO.

whichteaareyou · 17/07/2020 10:31

Wren! What about Quinn?

starfish18 · 17/07/2020 10:24

Love wren x

WhatTheD1ckens · 17/07/2020 10:22

Jasmine all the way! Not sure Wren will date very well.

Sourcat · 17/07/2020 10:21

Wren, definitely

Other ideas:

Ray (as in Eames)
Beatrice / Bea
Aubrey
Margot

RenegadeMrs · 17/07/2020 10:13

I love Wren. I like that I can see it for a grown up as well as a child. I find Jasmine too flowery for my tastes.

userabcname · 17/07/2020 10:08

I prefer Jasmine.

WaxOnFeckOff · 17/07/2020 10:07

I prefer Jasmine to Wren.

Other suggestions:

Meredith
Marissa
Amaris
Gabrielle
Celeste
Lydia

Hiccupiscal · 17/07/2020 10:02

I never heard of the name wren and I love it!

flooredbored · 17/07/2020 09:59

I prefer Jasmine. I would imagine a Wren to be a very petite person.

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Somethingvague · 17/07/2020 09:55

Thank you for the opinions - these are all thoughts that have gone through my mind also! With my son, we were set from the start so it was easy.

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worstwitch18 · 17/07/2020 09:32

Wren doesn't seem like a first name to me.

Jasmine is much better.

underthesunagain · 17/07/2020 09:22

Jasmine! Gorgeous name!

whattodo2019 · 17/07/2020 08:22

I love Wren

BatleyTownswomensGuild · 17/07/2020 08:21

I love Wren!

IsMiseMorag · 17/07/2020 08:20

For me, Wren is one of those names that looks so pretty written down but sounds a bit harsh when spoken. I'd hear 'Ren', short for Rene/Renee, if I heard it without knowing.

Annabel is a good one - can be used in full, or Anna, Annie, Bella, Ann...

elfran · 17/07/2020 08:19

I don't normally love "modern nature" names but I actually like Wren, and far prefer it to Jasmine in this case. The latter is just too Disney princess/girly for me.

Do you have a middle name chosen?