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Ashley...too 90s?

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PatMustardsBigTool · 06/02/2021 22:08

Just cannot decide on a name for DD3 due soon. Remembered a lovely friend I had in primary school in the early 90s called Ashley and think I'm leaning towards it.

Much prefer this spelling rather than Ashleigh, although I know it is the traditional male spelling. Having had a google, it looks like it's way down in the 800s for baby girl names now, having had its peak in 1991-1992.

Does it seem too retro now? I just can't make a decision if I like it or I'm just feeling nostalgic for my old friend.

DD1 has a classic top 10 name and DD2 has a distinct 80s name (which we love!) so I don't think it'd be out of place.

Any thoughts or other suggestions welcome!

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Tuscadero · 06/02/2021 23:51

MN is obsessed with the name Astrid.

YoniAndGuy · 06/02/2021 23:49

Sorry, Ashley is pretty naff. I also dislike the nn Ash - reminds me of fags 🤢

Astrid is lovely - definitely go for this instead.

Synchrony · 06/02/2021 23:16

I think it's nice. I wouldn't blink twice to meet a baby girl Ashley.

partyatthepalace · 06/02/2021 23:09

Ashley is not the greatest name, just a bit suburban/undistinguished.

Astrid is lovely.

Blondiney · 06/02/2021 23:04

One of the prettiest and loveliest girls I ever knew was called Astrid.

Tuscadero · 06/02/2021 23:02

I think it's pretty. A nice soft name. Won't be very common among her peers but it's a name everyone knows.

ftmum94 · 06/02/2021 23:00

Ashley is lovely and v common spelling for girls where I live :)

Muddywoof · 06/02/2021 22:35

I've always loved the name Ashley.

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PatMustardsBigTool · 06/02/2021 22:25

@SacreBleeeurgh

Much prefer Asha, and absolutely love Astrid which has a similar sound too...
Astrid is lovely
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SacreBleeeurgh · 06/02/2021 22:24

Much prefer Asha, and absolutely love Astrid which has a similar sound too...

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PatMustardsBigTool · 06/02/2021 22:21

I know! 30 years ago! How did that happen? Due a comeback.
I'm not overly concerned about the male spelling, my own name is unisex and I have the male spelling and it never bothered me. I will take that on board though.

I do like Asha, thanks for the suggestion.

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Sevilleonfire · 06/02/2021 22:20

Aisling is one of my fav names. It's very cool or Asha.
Ashley is a bit too dated

Bluesername · 06/02/2021 22:16

The Ashley spelling can be used for a girl, as in Mary-Kate and Ashley. I quite like it, also Asha is nice.

ZoyaTheDestroyer · 06/02/2021 22:10

It is very 90s but as that was thirty years ago (argh) you might get away with it. My concern would be more that the Ashley spelling really was very popular for boys.

Aisling?

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