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Cannot decide between these names

71 replies

As8ly4yn · 09/05/2021 16:42

Hi everyone, we have recently welcomed our third child, a baby girl (5th of May) and still cannot decide between 5 names: Nora, Leilani, Margot, Milana and Selene.
We already have two older children who are Elliott and Felicity, and we have decided that the middle name shall be Collette.
Thank you so much for your help

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Awwlookatmybabyspider · 10/05/2021 14:39

I disagree sibling message should ‘go’ otherwise they sound random and weird.

You see I totally disagree with that.
There are a number or reasons names may not go.
Dad names the girls and . Mum names the boys, and they have completely different tastes, eg Mum may love Jayden for a boy and dad may love Dorothy for a girl.
People’s naming styles may change with each pregnancy.
People have a wide variety of naming styles.

17caterpillars1mouse · 10/05/2021 14:06

Congrats on your baby girl.

I like Nora best, but also quite like Leilani

I know so many baby Margot's lately incase popularity bothers you

Pedalpushers · 10/05/2021 13:57

I love Leilani and like Selene. I hate Margot, I think it's a really ugly name and sounds stuck up.

TatianaBis · 10/05/2021 08:23

I disagree sibling names should ‘go’ otherwise they sound weird and random.

I’d go with Margot or Colette personally.

Chunkymenrock · 10/05/2021 07:32

Siblings names don't need to 'go'. Margot is awful and looks like maggot. Nora is frumpy, and the one I really like is Leilani.

SycamoreGap · 10/05/2021 07:24

Margot goes better with your other daughters name. Nora reminds me of Nora Batty, but that is probably my age showing and I’m not as keen on the other names.

WorkWorkAngelica · 10/05/2021 07:21

Selene (assuming 3 syllables) is beautiful

3 syllables? I would pronouncing that like Celine... No?

Selena I would pronounced with 3 syllables.

Of the other names probably Milana but none are my style. I love Colette, that is very pretty.

garlictwist · 10/05/2021 05:53

The only one I like is Nora (my grandmothers name!). Not so keen on the others.

elliemara · 10/05/2021 05:17

The names are all beautiful but I am confused by the spellings and how they would be pronounced. Milana - isn't that Milena? Selene - do you mean Selena? Celine?

Given these issues, and generally disliking Margot (I know it's very popular at the moment but to me it's quite a harsh name), my pick would be between Nora and Leilani. I'd probably go with Nora (or Norah) as it might age better.

Doona · 10/05/2021 05:13

Star Nora Star

JemimaJoy · 10/05/2021 05:07

Margot

TatianaBis · 09/05/2021 23:59

Any of them but Nora - dreadfully dowdy name,

Colette only has one l.

moofolk · 09/05/2021 23:40

Nora

partyatthepalace · 09/05/2021 23:39

Selene (assuming 3 syllables) is beautiful, Margot also fab

I have an irrational hatred of Nora (Snore-ah)
The other two just sound fussy and kind of made up to me

MarshaBradyo · 09/05/2021 23:38

Selene

Not keen on the others

Liliana is another version I like though

BakedBeansBang · 09/05/2021 23:35

Margot

MercyBodle · 09/05/2021 23:33

Margot is my choice. I'm not keen on the others.

Chilldonaldchill · 09/05/2021 22:24

Nora - nice, interesting, I much prefer the Norah spelling
Leilani - sorry but I think this is horrid. Tacky.
Margot - lovely. Quite trendy at the moment Milana - I've not heard this before. I don't think I like it
Selene - this fits best with your other names I think.

Selene, Margot or Norah are all good names with the others.

Undersnatch · 09/05/2021 19:46

Lora Nora Grin

Nora is my favourite by far.

Cindie943811A · 09/05/2021 19:43

I think Margot would be the best choice. Nice strong name that goes well with your other DCs names

MrsFin · 09/05/2021 19:42

Nora or Margot

Leilani sounds to much like the tree that everyone hates

AnyaMoondial · 09/05/2021 19:33

Nora is my favourite. Congratulations!

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 09/05/2021 19:33

Selene is beautiful and my favourite with your other DC's names. Your other choices sound either too retro trendy to me (Margot, Nora) or too exotic/unusual compared to Felicity and Elliot (Leilani, Milana), sorry. However if you are in the UK you'll need to like/be happy with the 2 syllable "Seh-leen" pronunciation (as that seems to be the most instinctive to people here imo). Selene Collette is lovely (possible nn CeCe if she wants?)

Bergamotte · 09/05/2021 18:32

Selene, Nora or Margot are all nice.

Stevearnottsbeard · 09/05/2021 18:28

Congratulations 🎊 🎊 🎊
Nora or margot for me, I don't like the others sorry