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Baby name suggestions for surname Darling

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cdarling · 27/09/2021 21:19

My partner and I haven't found out the sex of the baby but he or she is due in a few weeks and we are still stuck with baby names... we don't really like the typical UK names but don't want something too out there that he/she will be bullied over.

Send me your suggestions!

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cdarling · 29/09/2021 10:16

Thank you, appreciated :-)

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cdarling · 29/09/2021 10:16

Thank you :-)
My partner suggested Valentine too... hmm... maybe!

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PraiseBee · 29/09/2021 10:14

Girls:
Summer Darling
Holiday Darling
Astrid Darling
Sienna Darling
Tullia Darling
Keira Darling
Serena Darling

Kindertonguehappierlife · 29/09/2021 10:11

Darling is a fab surname, don’t change it!

Amdone123 · 29/09/2021 10:07

I think it's a great surname. Don't change it ! I do love the names Eleanor and James though. Elizabeth Darling is beautiful too.
Can I throw Valentine back in the ring??!!!

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cdarling · 29/09/2021 10:04

A bit confused as to why many people seem so against using the name of an Australian river? Am I missing something...?

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cdarling · 29/09/2021 10:00

@user1477391263

OP, with a surname like "Darling" you really need something that is not too "out there" and definitely not anything that functions as a noun. Leaf Darling, Love Darling.... really? These sound pretty silly. And the Darling River is a well known Australian river, you absolutely cannot use "River."

To be honest, I'd consider using the surname "Rivers" in this case. If I was really set on the surname "Darling," I'd go for something fairly classic like Eleanor or James or something like that.

Rather rude, suppose with asking on mumsnet I should have specified positive replies to avoid those like you.
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user1477391263 · 29/09/2021 09:37

OP, with a surname like "Darling" you really need something that is not too "out there" and definitely not anything that functions as a noun. Leaf Darling, Love Darling.... really? These sound pretty silly. And the Darling River is a well known Australian river, you absolutely cannot use "River."

To be honest, I'd consider using the surname "Rivers" in this case. If I was really set on the surname "Darling," I'd go for something fairly classic like Eleanor or James or something like that.

Kindertonguehappierlife · 29/09/2021 09:21

Rex
Reuben
Rocco
Atticus
Maximillian
Rafferty
Cassius
Sebastian
Orian
Jett
Xavier
Roscoe

Eloise
Saskia
Indiana
Juliet
Nina
Nancy
Adela
Riva
Veda

Caszekey · 28/09/2021 10:17

Xavier Darling
Arabella Darling
Llilyana Darling
Gideon Darling
Ezekiel Darling
Lucien Darling

VitalsStable · 28/09/2021 08:41

Gabriel and Claudia

ManifestingJoy · 28/09/2021 08:39

Clio Darling
Greta Darling just popped in to my head.

For boys I think Howie with Darling makes it less ''tip toed'' somehow, and to ''man up'' Grin darling I like it paired with Victor.

Howie Darling
Victor Darling
Marius Darling

ManifestingJoy · 28/09/2021 08:32

A tricky challenge. When you say not 'traditional' do you mean that classic royal vibe?

How about Irish names known in the UK.

Finn Darling

Maeve Darling

I know you said you don't like classic names but Dominic Darling and Leo Darling are what I would consider European / Catholic classics. Do you like those? And for girl equivalents, Mary Darling sounds lovely. Marianne Darling, Enya/ Anya Darling

Maggie Darling has a ring to it. I think Darling softens up a potentially 'solid' unfrilly name. Lois Darling eg

Olwen Darling sounds good but I think that something like Lucinda Darling could sound like nearly a joke posh name.

Disfordarkchocolate · 28/09/2021 08:27

Hester
Miranda
Elspeth
Joanie
Lyvia/Livia

Can't think of any boys names this morning.

Kuachui · 28/09/2021 08:24

Kaisa
Morgana

Newlooo · 28/09/2021 08:23

@cdarling

Ok, what are peoples thoughts on;

River Darling
Forrest Darling
Reign Darling
Love Darling
Scout Darling
Leaf Darling
Olive Darling
Thorn Darling
Bodhi Darling
Wilder Darling
Winter Darling
Lindon Darling
Major Darling
Lennon Darling

I love River and Scout. River could be boy or girl.

If you like nature names, how about: Skye, Clover, Bay, or Glen?

Kuachui · 28/09/2021 08:23

Rhydian
Cedric
Ivar
Ivan
Oliver
Francis
Tommy
Flynn
Finley
Finn
Peter

Ottilie
Elisaria
Oriana
Aedlin
Dakota
Lilliana
Lillian
Lily
Madeleine
Elena
Helena
Eleanor
Octavia
Ahri
Mila
Esme
Violette
Natalia
Riley
Poppy
Polly
Annabeth
Eliza

PoshWatchShitShoes · 28/09/2021 08:21

Shame I just saw that you don't want traditional names.

I wish my surname was Darling 😂

PoshWatchShitShoes · 28/09/2021 08:19

Such a lovely surname.

I love Alice, Victoria, Beatrix, Elizabeth.

Edward Darling is a great name 👏

Henry is a fabulous name, although there are 3 of those in DC's class of 18 children!

SeasonFinale · 28/09/2021 08:19

@FleetwoodRaincoat

Wendy?

Sorry, had to be done.

Grin
LindaEllen · 28/09/2021 08:17

I don't know if it's already been said, but my first thought was Emily. Emily Darling sounds so lovely to me.

goldshade · 28/09/2021 08:09

Talullah
Chiara
Tabitha
Clementine

Remy
Atlas
Jude
Rafferty

M0rT · 28/09/2021 08:00

I like River, Scout and Lindon from your list. Leif would be good too.
I'll suggest Maeve, Rowan, Maria, Laurence, Adam, Rebecca, Robin, Fia.

SleepingStandingUp · 28/09/2021 07:48

River Darling - lovely but contentious if you aim for more children. Stick it in the middle
Forrest Darling - lovely
Reign Darling - awful
Love Darling - not a name
Scout Darling - meh, just not my taste
Leaf Darling - if you insist, I'd go with Leif
Olive Darling - ok
Thorn Darling - no.

Bodhi Darling - good
Wilder Darling - no
Winter Darling - love
Lindon Darling - no
Major Darling - dear lord no
Lennon Darling - cute

sashh · 28/09/2021 07:47

It surely has to be Wendy, or Michael or John.

I know it has already been said but you cannot waste that name.

Also Grace.

Maybe not Kevin, although will your child know about Blackadder?

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