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Can't decide between two names

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MooseMoose · 18/05/2021 10:10

I posted a while ago with our shortlist of names and I think we've managed to narrow it down to two, but I can't decide and we only have a few weeks to go -

Phoebe
Sabrina

Leaning towards Phoebe, but a bit worried it sounds too 'cutesy' and is quite popular (#22). DS1 is Nia (Nee-ah), if that makes any difference. Thanks.

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FoxtrotSkarloey · 18/05/2021 13:43

Phoebe is lovely.

Melstarrynight · 18/05/2021 13:42

Another vote for Phoebe.

Nonameyet1 · 18/05/2021 13:40

Phoebe

emmathedilemma · 18/05/2021 13:29

Phoebe

ThatIsMyPotato · 18/05/2021 13:03

Phoebe goes better with Nia

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MooseMoose · 18/05/2021 11:55

@CaviarAndCigarettes

I prefer phoebe. I think if you were talking about the children collectively and said Nia and Sabrina or Sabrina and Nia there's too many "n" sounds in quick succession
Yep - I like the fact that Phoebe sounds completely different.
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CaviarAndCigarettes · 18/05/2021 11:51

I prefer phoebe.
I think if you were talking about the children collectively and said Nia and Sabrina or Sabrina and Nia there's too many "n" sounds in quick succession

Hufflepuffsunite · 18/05/2021 11:45

I really like both. Currently I'd choose Sabrina but equally Phoebe is a great name so it's a tough choice! Sorry, I'm not helpful at all.

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MooseMoose · 18/05/2021 11:43

@WithASpider

I prefer Phoebe but there's nothing to stop you seeing what she looks like first!

DS has a completely different name to the one we'd decided on for a boy.

Oh I agree, and we have a couple of other names in reserve too, I'm just interested in opinions and like to feel organised 😊
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WithASpider · 18/05/2021 10:13

I prefer Phoebe but there's nothing to stop you seeing what she looks like first!

DS has a completely different name to the one we'd decided on for a boy.

HoldingTheDoor · 18/05/2021 10:11

Phoebe is much nicer.

AnyaMoondial · 18/05/2021 10:11

Both great names, can’t go wrong. Sabrina is my favourite.

Accidentallydeletedoopsss · 18/05/2021 10:10

I much prefer Phoebe