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Last minute name wobble!- please vote!

123 replies

leggingsandwellies · 28/02/2021 03:13

Please help! Had a name picked out for a few weeks (baby is due next month!) but finding girl names really hard and having a middle of the night wobble and Google of other options.

Which is nicest?

Alice
Bryony
Eliza/Elizabeth?
Emily

Alice was the front runner- not sure why having a wobble!

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ParisJeTAime · 28/02/2021 15:39

In order of preference from favourite to least favourite:

  1. Elizabeth (nn Eliza)
  2. Bryony
  3. Alice
  4. Eliza
  5. Emily
Edenember · 28/02/2021 15:17

I love both Alice and Eliza.

Allgirlskidsanddogs · 28/02/2021 13:39

I really like them all.

Bryony if you want a less popular name.

Alice isn’t that popular around me!

Maybe wait until she’s here and then see who you think she is. I knew my DD1 wasn’t the name I had picked out for her, but DD2 was the name I had originally for DD1!

DragonPoop · 28/02/2021 13:30

Alice or Bryony

OloBo · 28/02/2021 13:29

Alice. All lovely though.

VenusClapTrap · 28/02/2021 13:26

Eliza. I wouldn’t use Elizabeth though - Eliza is lovely on its own.

LouLikesLollies · 28/02/2021 13:22

My vote would definitely be Emily. Beautiful name!

GeorgeandHarold66 · 28/02/2021 13:18

I love Emily, it's popular but wouldn't put me off.
If it does though then Bryony is equally pretty and not quite so popular.

steppemum · 28/02/2021 13:12

Alice is really one of my favourite names, but then I didn't use a couple of my favs as they ahd become very popular at the time I had my dc.
Alice is pretty popular.
I love Bryony. Haven't heard it in ages and read it and sort of sat up and went Oh. Nice!

(very different name to Brianna which a PP mentioned)

Emily - too many of them around.

Elizabeth, great classic, hundreds of nn if you want them.

But I woudl call her Bryony Alice

Dulcinae · 28/02/2021 13:06

They are all lovely!

I'd go for Alice Elizabeth.

FayLivvie · 28/02/2021 12:36

Bryony is lovely and not over used. Alice is pretty too

KirstenBlest · 28/02/2021 12:06

In order:

  1. Alice
  2. Elizabeth
  3. Emily - ok but a bit wet sounding
  4. Eliza - prefer Elizabeth
Bryony - not keen
MiddleClassProblem · 28/02/2021 11:47

I’m afraid I don’t like any of them but what I have learnt is that other people’s opinions really don’t matter here as they can be tainted by their own likes, experiences of people with that name etc.

You will figure out which one is right for you.

noname55 · 28/02/2021 11:46

Elizabeth. The rest are nice but Elizabeth is beautiful and such a classic.

Parker231 · 28/02/2021 11:44

Alice is lovely - timeless

MuddleMoo · 28/02/2021 11:43

Oops sorry
A bit like "Brian-y" when some people say it

MuddleMoo · 28/02/2021 11:42

I prefer the Briony spelling.
But it does sounds a b

Giraffaelina · 28/02/2021 11:30

I personally prefer Bryony as I have a sweet spot for the nn Bree. I do see the other names you mentioned being frequently referred to here on MN and used a lot in RL too, not sure if that would be an issue for you? Good luck :)

KillerFlamingo · 28/02/2021 10:49

Briony is lovely and unusual these days.

I can't stand Alice, just makes me think of Lice tbh Grin.

17caterpillars1mouse · 28/02/2021 10:32

Bryony. I love it and know a lovely 18 year old one

Flymetothestars · 28/02/2021 10:32

I just love the name Alice

viques · 28/02/2021 10:30

Your choice is not “last minute” at all!

Baby isn’t due for a bit and you will have time afterwards when you meet them to decide on the right name before you need to register the birth. You are choosing a name to last the next 80 to 90 years. No need to feel pressured or to rush.

All your current favourites are lovely names, so I have no doubt you will make the right decision.

partyatthepalace · 28/02/2021 10:25

Alice is very nice but very pop, Emily same
If you want a non top 10 name go for Bryony
My personal favourite is Elizabeth nn Eliza

Not much help! Bryony Elizabeth is nice, or Elizabeth Alice

ellenpartridge · 28/02/2021 10:24

Alice then Emily. Elizabeth also quite nice, not so keen on Bryony.

ISBN111 · 28/02/2021 10:24

You know when you say ‘last minute wobble’? I thought you meant you had an appointment to register the birth tomorrow!!!!
You have chosen some lovely names. Why not wait to meet her to see which one she might suit before making a final choice?
It is NOT the last minute, you have time, and a lovely opportunity to decide once you have her in your arms.
Good luck!

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