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Not girly name suggestions please!

58 replies

MarvEll · 31/12/2020 09:14

Being induced shortly and still don't have a name or middle name picked out!! Need some help!!

We like unisex or not too girly names and ideally not too popular. Possibly with a Welsh link, but we live in england, so needs to be very easily pronounced (not too Welsh!). Will also be double barrelled surname, so nothing too long.

I like
Romy
Maddie
Kit
Maggie

Partner likes
Holly
Fern
Joany
Maya
Robyn

Some of these names are already taken by friends / family, but putting them in as they're names we like. We like each other's choices but don't love them 😬 starting to feel the pressure! Suggestions please!!

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jessilovesmarvel · 09/01/2021 01:01

Indie
Juno
Lux
Morgan
Bonnie
Annie
Olive
Iris
Poppy
Wren
Mabel
Florence
Juniper
Clover
Meadow
Lake
Fable
Blythe
Sage
Laurel
Blanche
Celeste
Carys
Briar
Blair
Ember
Blake
Brynn
Drew
Rory
Reese
Greer
Quinn
Avery
Cameron
Reagan
Piper
Kendall
Paige
Bailey
Kori
Jade
Harriet
Frankie
Billie
Peyton
Demi
Sawyer
Laney
Carmin
Raven
Cleo

maddsclairelouise · 08/01/2021 23:46

Farron
Fallon
Arden
Faelynn
Petra
Wrenly
James
Blake
Alexis

Pineapple30 · 08/01/2021 14:09

Nina?

Luckyelephant1 · 05/01/2021 11:46

I love Rhian, definitely Welsh but easy to pronounce and not too flowery or girly imo

Leo674 · 05/01/2021 11:39

What about Morgan? I love it for a girl as I also like a welsh link, but my partner is convinced it's a boys name so we might have to compromise and use it as a middle name. Siân is also a nice welsh name that is easily pronounced in England, it's my middle name and I live in England and have never had any trouble!

foodtoorder · 02/01/2021 23:33

Jude

MyNameHasBeenTaken · 02/01/2021 23:22

Celyn. Welsh for holly.
Many years ago, I wanted to name our dog tora.
My sister said no. As it Japanese for attack? Or something?
8very always liked it.
Other suggestions
Mali
Ceri
Elin
Anna
Rae
Eve

Newyearme · 02/01/2021 13:57

Eira
Morgan
Seren
Eirlys
Rhian
Adara
Sara
Neola

Alakasam · 02/01/2021 13:39

Etta
Hattie (Harriet)
Nora
Alex (Alexandra)

pinkpinecone · 01/01/2021 12:56

Love the name Romy & Maya is also nice from your list.

A few suggestions that aren't too frilly/girly

Reya
Orla
Remi
Mila
Thea
Nina

Actupfishy · 31/12/2020 22:54

I love Romy!

Eden
Cora
Niamh
Farrah
Margot
Cerys
Sadie

Are my favourite names

mnahmnah · 31/12/2020 22:24

Romy is gorgeous!

I always loved Ffion

usernamewastaken · 31/12/2020 22:20

Ever
Murphy

Standrewsschool · 31/12/2020 22:12

Cara
Ffion
Tara
Zoe
Faye
Rhian/Rhiannon
Eleri
Bethan/Bethany
Elin

partyatthepalace · 31/12/2020 22:06

Of your list I like Robin (with the simple spelling) and Carys

I am not crazy c nn like Maggie, Maddy used as full names.

Others -

Elen
Rowan
Bronwen
Seren
Llinos
Elowen
Nancy
Molly
Aislinn (Ash-lin)
Caitlin
Sorrel
Thora
Beth/an (Elizabeth)
Liv

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 31/12/2020 21:00

I always think that generally names that end in a consonant or that have strong consonant sounds in them have a strong feel. So (with max 3 syllables as you have a long surname, apologies for repeats): Isolde, Emmeline, Eleanor, Madeleine, Adeline, Matilda, Greta, Iris, Sybil, Imogen, Beatrice/Beatrix, Harriet, Tamsin, Charlotte, Caroline.

Bluesername · 31/12/2020 16:23

Merryn
Caitrin
Rhona
Megan
Frances
Heather
Rowena
Tanith
Phoebe
Josie
Lotta
Roxanna
Alys
Aneira
Carys
Delia
Jenna
Nia
Hafren
Meredith
Elen

Twizbe · 31/12/2020 15:26

I have a Cerys with a double barrelled surname.

I love it for her. She's 2 now and it's growing with her well. We call her Ceecee for short.

I didn't want anything too girly either. I'm 6ft and she will likely be tall so felt a lot of 'girl' names wouldn't fit.

Krazynights34 · 31/12/2020 15:22

Tara
Rowena
Bryony
Fiona
Evelyn
Katie
Joy

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MarvEll · 31/12/2020 15:05

@JimLaheysWhiskeyBottle Tora is lovely! Hadn't thought to look at scandi, will explore!

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MarvEll · 31/12/2020 15:03

@CorianderBee do you think it works on its own? I'm worried it's too short and nick-namey!

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CaffiSaliMali · 31/12/2020 15:03

Alys (Ah-liss)
Tesni (Tess-nee)
Mari (Marry, Welsh for Mary)
Eira (Ey-ra, ey as is hey and ra as in rabbit)
Elin (Elle-in)
Bethan (an as in Anne, not an as in un)
Megan (see above re: Meg-Anne, not Meg-un)
Catrin
Lois (pronounced Loyce in Welsh)
Mali (Malley, Welsh for Molly)
Cadi (Caddy)
Nansi (Nancy)

JimLaheysWhiskeyBottle · 31/12/2020 15:00

@MarvEll my daughter is Tora. I wanted a strong name. Her name is Norwegian and is the female version of Tor (nordic God of Thunder). Most of the names are Norwegian/ Scandinavian and quite popular here but not too common. Good luck with the induction!

Baboutheocelot · 31/12/2020 14:58

Manon

CorianderBee · 31/12/2020 14:53

I adore Kit