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Stuck for a girl name

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Kathyg533 · 21/11/2021 22:47

Hi all!
I’m pregnant and I’m brainstorming names . Already got a boys name sorted which I am happy with but for girls I cannot choose between the following -

-Evelina
-Valentina
-Estlin
-Jasmine

I know they are a strange combination of names ! The only reason I’ve been put off Evelina is because my other niece is named “Evie” and I feel like my sister in law might think it’s “too close?” Though I couldn’t see myself shortening it to Evie anyway.
Can I have some opinions on these names please :) ?

My first daughter’s name is Mariella, so I wanted something that will work with her name too , her name usually gets shortened to Ella haha!

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BlameItOnTheBlackStar · 22/11/2021 09:11

Vivienne
Esther
Arianna
Tabitha

Valentina is lovely but I suspect she would end up being 'Val' which isn't anywhere near as elegant.

MrsFoxyplease · 22/11/2021 09:08

Love Valentina but also don't like Val or Tina so I'd be wary.
Jasmine is beautiful.

imnotacelebritygetmeoutofhere · 22/11/2021 09:05

I love them all, so this is no help whatsoever, but just wanted to say they all sound really pretty!

SummaLuvin · 22/11/2021 08:48

Valentina by far!! It's one of my favourite names, but I won't use it as I strongly dislike the obvious diminutives Val and Tina, so I won't take the risk. Such a beautiful name though.

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Kathyg533 · 21/11/2021 23:41

Thank you :) I never thought I’d the connection to the hospital haha! 🤣 shame because it is very pretty!
But I do love Valentina!

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DotDotDotDotDot · 21/11/2021 23:39

Evelina is pretty but I agree with @toastofthetown I associate it with the children’s hospital too. Besides there are so many Eve/Eva/Evie/Evelyn’s around aswell as being very close to her cousins name.
Jasmine was very popular in the 90’s so there are lots of them in their twenties now. There are lots of other nature type names I’d choose over Jasmine.
Estlin I’ve never heard of before, first impression is that I’m not keen.
I’d definitely go for Valentina, it’s such a beautiful name and would really compliment your daughters name. Good luck.

toastofthetown · 21/11/2021 22:55

I love Valentina. Evelina is the name of large children's hospital. Not sure if that worries you. As to whether Evie is too close to Evelina and worth potentially upsetting SIL, I don't know because I don't know if she's likely to care, and if it will be a longer term problem. Evelina could well pick up Evie at school even if you don't plan to use that. Jasmine feels a bit dated bit it's a fine name. Really don't like Estlin.