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Thoughts on my list of girls’ names?

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recreationalcalpol · 18/11/2020 23:06

So far I have:

Lois - DH vetoed though
Helena
Erin - DH also not keen
Juliet (my current front runner, DH a bit meh about it)

DH likes Mary and Alice. I think Mary could be a bit grown up for a little kid, and it doesn’t go with my preferred middle name which is Margaret. Alice is just a bit forgettable IMO.

Any thoughts or alternative suggestions?

Her older brother is called Douglas if that’s helpful!

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emilybrontescorsett · 18/11/2020 23:24

I agree about the pronounciation of Helena so would avoid it.

emilybrontescorsett · 18/11/2020 23:24

I like Lois best. I do think Margaret is due a come back.

SionnachRua · 18/11/2020 23:22

Mary is lovely, so refreshing on a kid these days as well.

I like Helena but the whole Helayna/Heleena thing puts me off it. Not a fan of Alice, Erin or Lois. Juliet is pretty but I think Mary wins for me!

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recreationalcalpol · 18/11/2020 23:20

@CoffeeRunner

Douglas & Lois is a bit of a mouthful.

I like Helena, Erin & Juliet but definitely not Mary or Alice.

Mary & Margaret are sometimes the same name aren’t they? I worked in elderly care for years & I’m absolutely certain I’ve met several Margaret’s known as Mary.

Apparently Daisy and Peggy are also nicknames for Margaret. Who knew?!
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recreationalcalpol · 18/11/2020 23:16

DH will be sooo smug if he knows he’s winning this so far Grin

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CoffeeRunner · 18/11/2020 23:15

Douglas & Lois is a bit of a mouthful.

I like Helena, Erin & Juliet but definitely not Mary or Alice.

Mary & Margaret are sometimes the same name aren’t they? I worked in elderly care for years & I’m absolutely certain I’ve met several Margaret’s known as Mary.

Takethewinefromtheswine · 18/11/2020 23:13

I'm afraid I think Mary is a great name and Mary Margaret is a lovely combination! Of yours, Lois is my favourite. Juliet is ok, but I don't like Jules. I think juliet is actually v grown up, though I mostly associate it with a v ancient tv show that will have no bearing on your dd.

PenguinErector · 18/11/2020 23:11

I like Erin and Alice.

Not keen on the others.

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