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Girls names, 2 on short list

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Kikitheparot · 03/03/2021 12:40

I love the name Phyllis, DH prefers Beatrice. We have narrowed it down to those 2 but just can’t make a final decision! Help!

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DramaAlpaca · 06/03/2021 15:50

I think I quite like Phyllis.

Beatrice is OK too, put the possibility of the diminutive Trixie (which is awful) would put me off.

mamablondie33 · 06/03/2021 15:47

Neither if I’m being totally honest but at least Beatrice has some options for nick names - Bea, Trixi, Betty etc.

Not my cup of tea though sorry

Chilldonaldchill · 04/03/2021 20:42

Beatrice is gorgeous. I don't really like Phyllis though Philippa is ok.
Phyllis reminds me of the Railway children and I much prefer the other sister's name, Roberta!

Firebird83 · 04/03/2021 20:02

I think Phyllis will make a comeback. You’d be ahead of the curve.

Serin · 03/03/2021 23:45

I dont like Phyllis.
Beatrice is ok.
Beatrix is cool.

Cissyandflora · 03/03/2021 23:33

People might say - see Phyllis? That was a joke when I was at school.

ParisJeTAime · 03/03/2021 23:29

I really like Philippa and Felicity as suggested by pps.

wizzler · 03/03/2021 23:22

Of the two I prefer Beatrice
How about Philippa ?

NeedSomeInfoAgain · 03/03/2021 23:02

Felicity feels similar, but much more interesting somehow. Beatrice always conjures up a giant pretzel. Can't think why...Smile

20viona · 03/03/2021 22:40

Both terrible sorry

Enidblyton1 · 03/03/2021 22:37

I know a young Phyllis - nickname Philly. I rather like it. It suits her.
I like Beatrice too though.

May2021Mummy · 03/03/2021 22:33

I like Phyllis I think it's due a come back

frogswimming · 03/03/2021 22:23

Beatrice. Phyllis is awful.

Ifonlyidknownthen · 03/03/2021 22:15

I'm guessing those who think Bea is a nice nn didn't watch prisoner cell block H in the 80s. Phyllis is truly awful, especially for a child, sorry op

Tatum1234 · 03/03/2021 22:08

Beatrice. Phyllis is awful sorry.

partyatthepalace · 03/03/2021 21:58

Beatrice 100% Bea is a nice nn also.

Phyllis is just old fashioned and dusty/sad. Phyllida is OK, and Philippa is lovely, also a nice nn in Pippa

Cressie2 · 03/03/2021 19:02

Beatrice by miles!

user1493494961 · 03/03/2021 18:33

Beatrice is OK, quite classy. Phyllis is awful.

Carolina24 · 03/03/2021 18:25

Beatrice is beautiful. Really don’t like Phyllis.

youreallyarefantastic · 03/03/2021 18:23

Definitely Beatrice! But then I'm biased as we have a 10 month old Bea Smile
Although not very traditional I also like Betty as a nickname - and there's loads for her to choose from when she's older.

Carouselfish · 03/03/2021 17:41

Phyllis = syphilis X phallus
What about

Dilys
Phoebe
Elyse

Twizbe · 03/03/2021 17:41

I always think if you're down to a few options, wait until baby arrives. She might fit one more than the other

Lotsachocolateplease · 03/03/2021 17:39

I prefer Beatrice!
Think of the nn’s if you’re stuck between the two. Do you like Bea? Trixie? Phil? Pip? Liss?

Whatsyourflava · 03/03/2021 17:33

Beatrice by a mile

I agree with @ShouldHaveCouldHaveWouldHave about Phyllis

ShouldHaveCouldHaveWouldHave · 03/03/2021 17:00

Phyllis is just too much like Syphilis for me.
Beatrice is ok, Beatrix is really cool.