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Original poster

Fed up of not having a baby name.

70 replies

Catsandkittens638297 · 07/04/2021 21:04

Baby girl is due in about 4 weeks, we originally was going to call her Avery but everyone hated it which made us hate it so we've gone back to find a new, there's a few I love but just feel weird to say? Like to use the name feels weird?
We already have a George and a Violet.

So far the names iv got are;
Winnie/Winter
Maelie
Daisy
Aura

Iv scoured all pinterest boards, tiktoks, instagram pages but I just can't find anything else I like. DH has just given up at this point and has never given any input 😂

Can any one suggest some names that are abit different? Or give their opinions on the names iv already got please x

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mybonnieliesovertheocean2 · 07/04/2021 21:30

Avery does sound like a plant however if you like it then go for it. It is nothing to do with your MIl.

If your adamant your not going to choose it then with siblings George and Violet I would go for something like...Jemima, Lottie, Maisie, Ettie, May, Hannah, Ella, Freya

RachelRavenRoth · 07/04/2021 21:27

I live winnie. Was on my list as i lived the wonder years, Winnie Cooper

HastingsIsSuckingDiesel · 07/04/2021 21:24

Based on the names op suggested-

Aria
Aurora
Seren is lovely as pp suggested
Tansy
Calla

Rainbowqueeen · 07/04/2021 21:24

Love Seren
I just would not tell anyone once you pick a name.

itssquidstella · 07/04/2021 21:24

Avery is fine. Use Avery!

Lindy2 · 07/04/2021 21:23

Baby gets born and you tell everyone what you have named her. She's your baby to name not your MIL's.

If you like Avery then name your baby Avery.

bubblebath62636 · 07/04/2021 21:22

Avery is lovely!

Don't be bullied op, stick to your guns.

KoalaOok · 07/04/2021 21:22

I like Seren.

Please yourselves not your MIL

MWMWMW · 07/04/2021 21:21

Aurelia?

ILoveAfternoonTea · 07/04/2021 21:20

The mistake you're making is involving other people. It should only involve your partner and yourself

Why does the mil have a say on YOUR child's name?

Myself and my partner decided on our daughter's name and if somebody else didn't like it we didn't give a (insert word)

Bobbots · 07/04/2021 21:19

Well there’s your problem... your issue is not about baby names but with your MIL. And with you DH for indulging her and catering to her wishes. I have no idea why people would choose their children’s names based on their families opinions/choices?! Just don’t tell her until they’re named. It’s non negotiable. If my MIL told me she didn’t like my DDs name then I’d just laugh and maybe say oh well!

emmie841 · 07/04/2021 21:17

Love Daisy!

Ikeameatballs · 07/04/2021 21:15

I like Daisy. It goes with George and Violet.

If she was due in Winter then I’d think Winter was ok, but not for a May baby.

Other ideas:
Amber
Freya
Sadie
Eliza
Phoebe
Cora
Nina
Dahlia
Myla
Willow

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Catsandkittens638297 · 07/04/2021 21:15

@Bobbots yeah my MIL didnt like our original name choices for them so we had to change them to fit something she liked 🙄 iv liked seren for a long time though

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SylviaPlath1984 · 07/04/2021 21:15

Winter is a beautiful name, if I had of had my way DD would have been Winter Aurelia

zigaziga · 07/04/2021 21:14

Oh I like Winter nn Winnie a LOT.

Not keen on Maelie and ... Aura? I think if someone said that I’d think I’d misheard and the name was Aurora (which am not a fan of).

Bobbots · 07/04/2021 21:13

George and Violet are both quite popular/“safe” names so Avery and Maelie don’t obviously fit as they are a bit more alternative. Especially Maelie. Daisy is more in keeping with your other DC names. Winter/Winnie is ok.

Other options below but if you have scoured all the baby name boards and threads etc then it’s unlikely anyone will suggest anything you haven’t already thought of:

Martha
Ada
Esme
Eden
Maisy
Seren

jackstini · 07/04/2021 21:10

Avery is my dd's favourite name for a future daughter! Love it

Amelie
Amelia
Alaiya
Adrienne

APurpleSquirrel · 07/04/2021 21:09

If you liked Avery what about:

Audrey
Aubrey
Everly

MazekeenSmith · 07/04/2021 21:06

Winnie/Winter winter ok, Winnie nooooo
Maelie - uh, what?
Daisy - nice
Aura - no

What about Aurelia, Laurel, Rowan, Sage?