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Enid

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Clementineapples · 06/11/2021 14:00

Fallen in love with this for baby girl. Have changed my mind weekly though 🙈

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KirstenBlest · 06/11/2021 14:22

It's an old welsh name pronounced ENN-id. Lovely.

Enid as in Blyton is nowhere near as nice

SnowyPetals · 06/11/2021 14:22

The "n" sound makes it rather a "harsh" sounding name. I agree with the PP that Edith is nicer. But if you're going old lady, personally I prefer Ivy or Esme.

MadeOfStarStuff · 06/11/2021 14:16

Don’t settle in Enid! It’s very harsh sounding

Ihopeyourcakeisshit · 06/11/2021 14:14

Keep thinking OP, keep thinking Wink

DramaAlpaca · 06/11/2021 14:13

I'm gently going to suggest you change your mind again.

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Clementineapples · 06/11/2021 14:12

I like the meaning of Enid as well, spirit/life as I found out I was pregnant shortly after my mum passed away. So far she’s been everything from Olivia to Leaf so its anyone’s guess as to what will actually end up on her birth certificate Grin

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MarchingOnTogether · 06/11/2021 14:07

I hear Enid, I think Blyton. But actually think.it could be really cute on a little one, these "old lady" names are becoming really popular again.
Have you considered the name Edith? Similar but slightly more common now x

Calicoqueen · 06/11/2021 14:06

@Clementineapples

And Cyril! I’ve commented on those saying how awful they are as well 😂 Baby boy would have been Arlo, baby girl has had about 127 names so far 🙈
I'm the opposite. Knew exactly what what LG would be but I mostly cook boys. I struggle the most with boy names. I've had 4 boys so far Blush
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Clementineapples · 06/11/2021 14:05

And Cyril!
I’ve commented on those saying how awful they are as well 😂
Baby boy would have been Arlo, baby girl has had about 127 names so far 🙈

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StrychnineInTheSandwiches · 06/11/2021 14:03

What is going on here today!

Enid, Myrtle, and Horace.

Marcipex · 06/11/2021 14:03

Honestly not keen

Calicoqueen · 06/11/2021 14:00

I love it 🥺

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