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youthful, informal girls names.

27 replies

whereispaul · 04/03/2021 15:42

I lean towards names that are youthful and informal but aren't twee or overused. Obviously everyone's idea of twee, youthful and informal is different so I'll give my list so far and hopefully that can help give the gist

Maria
Lucy
Summer
Alice...

Although I understand the appeal of Elizabeths and Carolines I find them a bit stuffy (speaking as a Katherine). Although I adore Maria it is extremely popular in many Latin countries so it probably won't be used... maybe MN though

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manicinsomniac · 05/03/2021 21:08

All lovely names. I wouldn't dismiss Maria (unless you actually live in one of the countries where it's so popular?) It's quite rare in children here? I've taught several but every single one has been an international boarder (Spanish). It does seem like, if that limited experience is anything to go on (which I'm sure it can't be), about 20% of Spanish 12-25 year olds are called Maria!

When I think of youthful, informal and not twee, I think:
Astrid, Anna, Aria, Ava, Aubrey, Avery, Bronte, Bella, Bethan, Carys, Cleo, Cassidy, Delphi, Dana, Effie, Etta, Eden, Everly, Faith, Fenella, Giselle, Hallie, Hope, Isla, Ivy, Juniper, Jessica, Kiki, Kyra, Livia, Lara, Leonie, Mika, Mala, Miranda, Nova, Nyah, Piper, Pippa, Quinn, Demi, Romilly, Ramona, Robyn, Saskia, Seren, Saffron, Thea, Tamara, Verity, Wren, Xanthe, Zara, Zeryn, Zia

ParisJeTAime · 05/03/2021 17:14

How about Emma?

whereispaul · 05/03/2021 16:56

Thanks everyone!

There's something about Alice & Lucy that feels classic yes but a little bit more relaxed and personable than Elizabeth, Katherine, Rosalind etc. (Adoore Rosalind though)

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SmeleanorSmellstrop · 05/03/2021 04:38

My first thought was Tess or Iris, Faith, Hope or Joy

Whatsyourflava · 04/03/2021 22:05

Marnie
Edith
Pearl

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 04/03/2021 19:49

Alice and Maria are actually very classic and timeless (so I really like them) - they have stayed in the UK top 100 most decades since at least 1900 (Alice fell out in the 60's/70's and Maria in the past 20 years).

Lucy is also classic, but not my taste (it sounds too cutesy/ a bit twee for me). Summer is quite modern but does have a youthful, fun energy to it so fits your criteria best to me.

Similar style "youthful and informal" imo - Autumn, Eden, Rowan, Robin, Anya, Nina, Cara, Lara.

babynamelover · 04/03/2021 18:14

Lucy, Sumner, Alice.....

Fern
Pippa
Tess
Willow
Phoebe

ReggaetonLente · 04/03/2021 17:31

Jovie

DarcyJack · 04/03/2021 17:29

Polly Anita Freda Kim Hope cara holly Georgie Jane Nina

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 04/03/2021 16:49

Nyree. Lindy. Libby. Macey. Kenzie. Ruby

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 04/03/2021 16:47

Addison. Harper. Harley. Harlowe. Paisley. Cassidy. Kennedy. Kendall. Daphne. Thea. Destiny. River. Sailor.

35andThriving · 04/03/2021 16:45

Katinka
Jade
Amber
Leah

ValpolicellaPrimitivo · 04/03/2021 16:44

Jenna
Esther
Erin
Cora
Clara
Cara
Sara
Georgia
Verity
Meredith
Freya
Lydia
Holly
Naomi
Harriet
Imogen
Anna
Alexa
Eleanor
Heather
Audrey
Andrea
Jessica
Emma
Ianthe
Violet
April
Isobel
Ruby
Robyn
Thea

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 04/03/2021 16:43

Bonnie. Callie. Eden. Aurora. Misty. Tiana. Willow. Nevaeh. Connie. Elsa.
Amelia. Casey. Angel. Sophie. Katie. Molly. Amelie. Jemma. Jade. Heidi
Bethany. Isla. Daisy. Amity. Harmony. Melody. Aimee. Natalie.

Namechanger0800 · 04/03/2021 16:42

Marina?

partyatthepalace · 04/03/2021 16:40

Vivienne
Vita
Lois
Ines
Cassia
Fernanda
Zoe
Nancy
Bay (as in the tree, not Beyonce)
Liv (Sandi name meaning life, not short for Olivia)
Cleo
Juno
Aeryn/Erin
Robin
Cara
Anouk

35andThriving · 04/03/2021 16:40

Jenny
Patsy
Dulcie
Kitty
Kerry

Fivemoreminutes1 · 04/03/2021 16:34

Anya
Connie
Jenna
Darcy
Posy
Cassie
Erin
Cleo
Heidi
Aster

Londono · 04/03/2021 16:17

Polly
Autumn
Hattie
Hettie
Penny

ParisJeTAime · 04/03/2021 16:13

Oh just saw you don't want to use it (boo) Wink

How about Miriam? You could shorten to Mimi or Mia maybe?

ParisJeTAime · 04/03/2021 16:12

Maria is one of my absolute favourite names! It is gorgeous. Look no further Grin

DragonPoop · 04/03/2021 16:10

Laurie
Lara
Joanie
Faye
Nancy

Loopyloututu2 · 04/03/2021 16:10

Amy
Lucy
Rosie
Molly
Lola
Betsy
Martha
Flora
Lara
Sophie
Emily
Audrey
Jessica /Jessie
Sylvie

sorryiasked · 04/03/2021 16:08

Pippa
Gemma
Holly
Poppy

MuddyWalks · 04/03/2021 16:06

Joy
Bonita
Betsy
Daisy