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Scarlett Willow or Scarlett Arabella

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amd94jgkap3nvpoa3p10dnpaddo0 · 06/08/2020 14:31

I was set on Scarlett Willow for ages (I'm due next month) but my husband has decided he's not overly keen on Willow and prefers Scarlett Arabella. I do like Arabella and think the short version Bella sounds pretty too but people seem to quite dislike Arabella.

I was wondering why so I looked it up (we're Australian so don't have as much cultural context in the UK) and it seems that it used to be a 'posh' name so it has potentially negative connotations of being spoilt/entitled. Either that or people just don't like the sound of it!

Do you think it would matter for a middle name given she won't use it day to day? Also we'll probably move back to Oz at some point where people care a lot less about class connotations.

Scarlett Willow Rae is the other option (so 2 middle names with a nod to me as my name is Rachel and we'll probably use my husband's surname)

Thanks!

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Sootikinstew · 06/08/2020 15:24

Neither, both sound common and dare I say it Scarlett always sounds tarty to me.

Go for something classy like Elizabeth or Bethany or Hannah

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amd94jgkap3nvpoa3p10dnpaddo0 · 06/08/2020 15:08

@Stilllookingfor haha it does sound a bit like an lingerie brand now that you say it! My husband really likes it though... I think I'd prefer Bella to Isabelle but prefer Willow over both

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Stilllookingfor · 06/08/2020 15:01

In Southern Europe Arabella sounds more like a female underwear brand. Anyways sorry OP. Isabella would be the classier option in English in my opinion

Prettylittlelady · 06/08/2020 14:50

And for what it’s worth - as a teacher, I’ve only taught 2 who are 10/11 now but I do know another two who are both preschool age.

Bubbletrouble43 · 06/08/2020 14:50

I've never met a Scarlett! If you like it go for it. Arabella is quite frilly in my opinion, but OK. I'm just not a massive fan of frilly names. Still think you should give her your name as a middle name as I think a middle name should have a meaning, or family connection but that's just me. All your choices are nice.

Prettylittlelady · 06/08/2020 14:49

I think Scarlett Willow flows much more nicely than Scarlett Arabella

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amd94jgkap3nvpoa3p10dnpaddo0 · 06/08/2020 14:42

@nettytree 4 Scarletts! Shock I didn't realise it was that popular. Uh oh

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Thesuzle · 06/08/2020 14:41

Drop the Scarletts, always think of her off Gogglebox when I hear it

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amd94jgkap3nvpoa3p10dnpaddo0 · 06/08/2020 14:40

@Bubbletrouble43 is Arabella a bit much? Do you mean a bit 'princessy'. How about Bella or is that too Italian for people who aren't!

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amd94jgkap3nvpoa3p10dnpaddo0 · 06/08/2020 14:39

@florascotia2 I know! We were saying we should plant one for her!

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nettytree · 06/08/2020 14:37

My daughter has 4 Scarlets in a class of 25. Maybe go for Willow Scarlet instead.

Bubbletrouble43 · 06/08/2020 14:35

If Arabella sounds a bit much what about Scarlett Annabel? Annabel is quite classic and pretty imo. I prefer Willow to Arabella. Or Scarlett Rachel is lovely. I gave my first Dd my name as a middle name ( it's also my nans name so a double tribute)

florascotia2 · 06/08/2020 14:34

This might not matter, OP but Scarlet Willow is a well-known ornamental tree. Very striking!

www.bowhayestrees.co.uk/scarlet-willow-cuttings-742.html

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